Photo: Remlinger Farms
Photo: Remlinger Farms
Photo: Remlinger Farms
Remlinger Farms
★4.4(2,984 reviews)$$Farm
🕑 4-5 hours for a full experience with rides, berry picking, and animal interactions👶 Best for ages 2-12. Toddlers and preschoolers love the petting zoo, gentle rides, and train, while elementary-aged kids enjoy the roller coaster, bigger rides, and raspberry picking. The variety of activities keeps multiple age groups entertained simultaneously.🧡 Saved by 100+ families
About
Remlinger Farms in Carnation is the ultimate family farm destination, combining classic agricultural experiences with amusement park fun. Kids can pick fresh raspberries, cuddle farm animals in the petting zoo, enjoy pony rides, and scream with delight on age-appropriate rides,all in one visit to this beloved Seattle-area attraction.
Highlights
- ✓Raspberry and seasonal berry picking in U-pick fields
- ✓Petting zoo with goats, chickens, and other friendly farm animals
- ✓Amusement rides including a roller coaster, train, and carousel
- ✓Pony rides for younger children
- ✓Live entertainment and shows at their amphitheater on weekends
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive right when they open at noon on weekends to beat the crowds and enjoy shorter lines for popular rides
- 2.Bring your own containers for berry picking to save money, and wear sunscreen and hats since much of the farm has limited shade
- 3.Purchase an unlimited ride wristband if you plan to stay more than 2 hours,it pays for itself quickly with active kids
- 4.Don't miss the farm bakery for their famous raspberry cream cheese pie and fresh-baked cookies
- 5.Pack hand wipes or sanitizer for after petting zoo visits, and bring closed-toe shoes for berry fields and farm areas
Best Time to Visit
Visit on Friday or Saturday afternoons during berry season (June-September) for the full experience with picking and rides. Sundays tend to be most crowded, so Friday afternoons offer a good balance of activities with lighter crowds.
What to Know
Admission includes access to the farm and petting zoo, but rides and berry picking cost extra (wristband options available). They have on-site food at their restaurant and bakery, plus a farmers market. Note they're only open Friday-Sunday during peak season.
Seasonal Notes
Open weekends only (Friday-Sunday) with peak season running spring through fall. Berry picking is best June through September. They host special seasonal events including fall harvest activities and pumpkin patches. Closed Monday-Thursday and may have limited winter hours or closures.
Nearby Eats
Pack a picnic or plan to eat at Remlinger's on-site restaurant, as Carnation has limited dining options. For a sit-down meal afterward, head back toward Duvall (15 minutes) where you'll find family-friendly spots like Garagiste Wine Bar & Cafe or Ixtapa Family Mexican Restaurant.
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