A dog-friendly, free-admission patch with a low cost-of-entry corn maze and live bluegrass on weekends—built for casual families and canine companions, not for crowds or full-day activities.
Corn maze $7 per person, hayride $5, free pumpkin patch admission
Rough cost for a family of four: about $28.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
Free to walk in. Your spend here is whatever you choose — pumpkins, food, and any paid activities. That makes it a low-risk stop if you are not sure how long the kids will last.
Picha Farms solves a real problem for budget-conscious families: you get into a 9-acre pumpkin patch free, your dog is welcome on a leash, and if you want a maze experience, it’s a reasonable $7. No gate fee, no forced activities, no guilt if you spend 45 minutes picking a pumpkin and leaving.
The farm has been a Pierce County fixture since 1904 and still operates as third-generation family land. That continuity shows in the reliability of its model: weekends, consistent 10am-6pm hours, and a clear activity roster that doesn’t overreach. A corn maze, hayride, and “slingshot” (the record doesn’t detail this, so assume it’s a pumpkin launcher or similar novelty) comprise the paid add-ons. Live bluegrass music on weekends is the social glue that keeps weekend crowds coming back.
If you’re a dog owner, this is one of the few Washington patches where your companion joins you at the farm. Leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds and in the pumpkin patch, though the maze and hayride explicitly exclude them—a reasonable safety boundary. This makes Picha one of the few patches where a household with a dog doesn’t have to leave the dog home or drop it at a friend’s house.
The free pumpkin patch admission is the headline. Expect to spend 45 minutes to 1.5 hours just in the patch itself, picking and cutting. Add another 20-30 minutes if you opt for the corn maze at $7 per person (a family of four with the maze: $28 total). The hayride at $5 is an optional low-cost add-on for kids who get tired walking. Food and music are free to enjoy while present. Realistic budget: free to $35 depending on what you do.
Yelp shows 43 reviews (July 2026), suggesting a steady local draw rather than a regional destination. Weekend mornings (9-11am) on peak October weekends (early-to-mid color) will likely be busier than Sunday afternoons. Weekday visits are not available (weekend-only operation).
Puget Sound October weather is wet. Field parking turns to mud fast when it rains, which it frequently does west of the Cascades. Waterproof shoes and a rain jacket are not optional; they’re practical gear. If October brings dry weather (possible but not certain), you’ll shed layers as the day warms.
Picha is ideal for local families, dog owners, and first-time pumpkin-patch visitors wanting to test the concept without major financial or time commitment. It’s less suited to groups seeking full-day entertainment, Instagram scenery, or a car-full of activities. The straightforward model—come, pick pumpkins, buy a treat, listen to music, maybe do the maze—is honest and sustainable for a working family farm. The dog welcome is a genuine differentiator.
October weekends, 10am-6pm; Sunday afternoons tend to be less crowded than Saturday mornings on fall weekends across the Puget Sound region.
1.5-2.5 hours
Third-generation farm (since 1904) with moderate Yelp presence (43 reviews). Weekend crowds likely moderate on typical October Saturdays; peak color weekends may draw Seattle-metro day-trippers.
Farm parking typical of Pierce County rural operations; field lot likely. October rainfall west of Cascades means mud risk; expect unpaved surface.
Not confirmed. Call (253) 841-4443 for accessible parking, restroom facilities, or mobility accommodations.
Tacoma and Puyallup are close neighbors. Combine with a visit to Point Defiance Zoo or the Puyallup Fair grounds (if open) for a Puget Sound day out.
Yes, but leashed only. Dogs are excluded from the corn maze and hayride. The 9-acre pumpkin patch itself is accessible to leashed dogs.
Pumpkin patch admission is free. Corn maze is $7 per person; hayride is $5. Food and music are free to enjoy while on the farm.
Bluegrass performances happen on weekends. Exact set times are not published online; ask on arrival or call (253) 841-4443.
The record confirms the maze theme changes annually. 2025 featured a fish design with trivia questions; 2026 design not yet confirmed.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Weekends. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission is free. Corn maze $7 per person, hayride $5, free pumpkin patch admission
6502 52nd St E, Puyallup, WA, in Pierce County. It is one of 8 patches we track in Puget Sound/Seattle Region.
We track 8 patches in Puget Sound/Seattle Region, 2 of which are free to walk into. At $7 a head this one sits above the regional median of $6. Entry here costs nothing, which puts it in the minority even in a region with several free options.
What sets it apart locally: it has hayrides, which most Puget Sound/Seattle Region patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 8 patches we track in Puget Sound/Seattle Region had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
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pichafarms.com
Checked August 2026.