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We know cute towns, and Snohomish is a very cute town. It’s full of antique shops, all sorts of barn-chic vibes, and great food. We also know that you probably like to explore the area, so we’ve compiled our top 14 things to do in Snohomish in 2025.
Keep scrolling to learn about a large handful of fun farms, pie and ice cream shops, trails to explore, and even where you can go to book a hot air balloon ride.
(And, while you’re enjoying a self-guided tour of Snohomish County and its cutest cities, be sure to check out Workhorse Coworking in downtown Edmonds, WA)
Ready? Let’s get into it (in no particular order, for the record, except that all the farms are together).
- Historic Downtown Snohomish
- Snohomish Farmers Market
- Stocker Farms
- Thomas Family Farm
- Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
- Snohomish Aquatic Center
- Snohomish Balloon Rides
- Skydive Snohomish
- Centennial Trail
- Lord Hill Regional Park
- Maltby Cafe
- Snohomish Pie Co
- Snoqualmie Ice Cream
- Heidi’s Sandwichboard
Our Top 14 Things To Do in Snohomish in 2025
We get it—14 is a relatively large number, but a lot of these things are similar, and we’ll try not to wax too poetic about each of them. One of the reasons this listicle is one of our longer compilations is that many of the most fun things to do in Snohomish are on seasonal farms, and we want to be sure we call them out so you can go when they’re doing their thing, as it were. We’re talking farms with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, pastures full of flowers, and more. So, keep that all in mind as you go through this list. We promise it’ll be worth your while.
1. Historic Downtown Snohomish
This National Register Historic District, founded in 1859, is the scene of many thriving local businesses where owners know their customers’ names. Snohomish’s compact downtown boasts serious antique hunting, quality dining, and a scenic riverfront trail—all walkable from City Hall to the Carnegie Library. Unlike manufactured tourist destinations, Snohomish earned its reputation as the county’s original economic center, and today’s visitors keep discovering why locals love living and working there. The historic brick buildings and tree-lined streets make a pretty backdrop, but it’s the genuine sense of community that will keep you coming back.
(By the way, if you want some specific shops to pop into, consider Malicious Women Co. for candles and Snohomish Coffee for a caffeine refuel. The rest of your exploration is up to you.)
2. Snohomish Farmers Market
The Snohomish Farmers Market has anchored the community for 35 years, running Thursdays from May through October, 3-7 p.m., rain or shine. Located near Snohomish’s historic Carnegie Library, the market features only handmade, homegrown, and locally produced items from regional farmers and artisans who meet Washington State Farmers Market Association standards. The market began in 1991 with 35 vendors on Avenue A and has grown into a gathering place that offers fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and live entertainment. Under its current leadership, the market maintains strict quality standards, ensuring every purchase directly supports local farmers, artisans, and small businesses from the surrounding region.
Cute town expert tip: Hit both the Snohomish Farmers Market and the Edmonds Farmers Market (ours is on Saturday). Read all of our tips for shopping the Edmonds market here.
3. Stocker Farms
Stocker Farms brings fourth and fifth-generation farming to the Snohomish Valley, where the Stocker family has worked the land since 1919. Keith Stocker’s grandfather Ed established the current farm after moving one mile down the road from his parents, the first Stockers in Snohomish. The farm evolved from a successful dairy operation to row crops and sweet corn after Highway 9 cut through their largest barn, then expanded into pumpkin growing when Keith’s parents Ed and Edith opened a roadside stand in 1983. Today’s Family Adventure Farm operates from the site of the original dairy across Highway 9, featuring the signature “Big Red Barn” and October festivities that draw second-generation families returning with their own children. One of those families may even be yours! Visitors can pick pumpkins, squash, and blueberries while witnessing working agriculture in the scenic Snohomish Valley, surrounded by farmland, foothills, and the Cascade Mountains.
4. Thomas Family Farm
As seen in our blog about “The 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Snohomish County,” Thomas Family Farm transforms from summer family fun hub to fall frights across its half-year season. The farm opens Thursday through Sunday in summer with free admission, featuring the 7,000-square-foot Rusty Nail beer and wine bar, four new pickleball courts, rotating food trucks, and covered fire pit areas. October brings the full family adventure experience with weekend admission passes ($22) that include corn maze access, tube slides, cow train rides, paintball, and mini golf. After dark, the farm shifts into horror mode with the Nightmare on 9 haunted attractions—a revamped haunted house, a quarter-mile haunted town walkthrough, and zombie paintball rides. This farm accommodates everything from family pumpkin picking to late-night scream sessions, operating until midnight on weekends during Halloween season.
5. Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm started in 1888 with an Italian-American homestead. Current owner Bob Ricci transformed his childhood roadside corn stand into a full farm experience after taking over the family dairy operation in 2009. The farm operates seasonally from August through October, features a 12-acre corn maze (running since 2001), u-pick pumpkin patches, sunflower fields, and 18 private fire pits available for rent within the maze itself. The converted calf barn now serves as the country store, selling farm-fresh produce, jarred goods, and treats made by Bob’s five daughters, who grew up working various roles on the farm. Night maze adventures add after-dark excitement during peak season, while the farm also hosts private events for corporate retreats, family reunions, and birthday parties.
6. Snohomish Aquatic Center
The Snohomish Aquatic Center, an indoor water park and competitive swim facility owned by the Snohomish School District since January 2014, serves as home to high school, club, and U.S. Masters swim teams. Its amenities include a competition pool, FlowRider, lazy river, waterslide, hot tub, and a children’s spray area. Offering swim and dive lessons, water fitness, and competitive training, the center also features a pro shop, gift shop, and café, promoting active lifestyles and community involvement. This place really has it all!
7. Snohomish Balloon Ride
Snohomish Balloon Ride, operating since 1984, will happily sell you personalized sunrise or sunset hot air balloon flights for 2-10 passengers over the Snohomish Valley. The company’s nine-story (!!!) balloons give you panoramic views of mountains, skylines, Puget Sound, and farmlands. Passengers can choose private or shared rides, enjoying scenic Northwest beauty. Award-winning (Best Hot Air Balloon Ride in KING 5’s “Best of Western Washington” contests 2010-2012 and “Best Northwest Escapes” contests 2009, 2013-2015) and recognized as a top romantic getaway, this cool company offers a high-flying perspective for celebrations and adventure—that is, if you can stomach it.
8. Skydive Snohomish
If a hot air balloon isn’t enough of a thrill for you, check out Skydive Snohomish, located at historic Harvey Field in the Snohomish River Valley. This internationally recognized dropzone has introduced over 100,000 people to skydiving, with nearly 20,000 tandem jumps annually. The facility earned recognition from Travel Channel as one of the World’s 9 Best Places to Go Skydiving and BackPacker Travel’s #1 World’s Best Skydiving Location, competing alongside renowned destinations in Dubai, New Zealand, and Switzerland. With over 30 experienced crew members, many with 20+ years of service, Skydive Snohomish maintains the highest safety standards while delivering what they call “your best-day-ever” experience. The team boasts over 75,000 combined skydives and 31,250+ hours in the sky, backed by nearly 700 five-star Facebook reviews and more than 1,300 five-star Google reviews. Whew!
9. Centennial Trail
If all of that is too much of a thrill, consider a mosey along Centennial Trail, a 30-mile paved path from Snohomish to the Skagit County line, open to hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Following the historic Burlington-Northern rail line, it offers a safe alternative route through natural and cultural landscapes with a separate equestrian trail. Twelve trailheads give you access along it, including Machias Trailhead with a replica 1890s depot. Developed starting in 1989, this conservation pathway connects Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Arlington, with restrooms available along the route.
10. Lord Hill Regional Park
Another outdoor area to explore in Snohomish is Lord Hill Regional Park, a 1,463-acre upland nature preserve with over 30 miles of designated trails through vast evergreen forest. Named after Mitchell Lord, who homesteaded here in 1879 and built one of the county’s most imposing residences overlooking the Snohomish River Valley, the park serves hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians with accommodations for up to 25 horse trailers.
The trail system winds through several ecosystems, including ponds, wetlands, and forested ravines, where visitors can spot wildlife like beavers, ducks, and various bird species. Popular destinations include Devil’s Butte Lookout and Pipeline Trail ridge viewpoints that provide panoramic views of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. The park’s loop trails connect Temple Pond (the largest pond), Dragonfly Pond, and Marsh Lake, creating opportunities for wildlife observation and forest bathing among old-growth stumps that tell the story of the area’s logging and homesteading history.
11. Maltby Cafe
After all that exploring and adventuring, you’re probably hungry, and we did promise you delicious food. Enter: The Maltby Cafe. Three former soccer teammates turned this 1937 schoolhouse gymnasium into a breakfast destination that has consistently topped Seattle’s “Best Of” lists for over 35 years. Tana Baumler, Barbara Peter, and Sandra Albright bought the cafe in 1988 after discovering it for sale during one of their post-practice breakfast outings. The trio combined Tana’s restaurant and baking experience, Barbara’s business acumen from the Northshore School District, and Sandra’s people skills from real estate and retail management to create something super special. Located in the quaint town of Maltby (about fifteen minutes from Snohomish), the cafe serves breakfast all day on weekdays and is famous for homemade cinnamon rolls made fresh daily alongside huge portions of country-style cooking.
12. Snohomish Pie Co
Got a hankering for pie? We’re with you there! Snohomish Pie Company has been perfecting the art of delicious pie since 1996. Every pie and baked good is made fresh from scratch daily, using locally sourced ingredients from partner companies throughout the region. Beyond their mouthwatering pies, Snohomish Pie Company believes in celebrating people through outstanding service, making each visit as sweet as their homemade treats.
And guess what? There’s a second location in Mountlake Terrace that opened in 2015, right up the road from Workhorse! It’s about a 15-minute drive from our coworking community and the perfect place for you to try (or pre-order for Thanksgiving) if you don’t have the time to drive to Snohomish.
13. Snoqualmie Ice Cream
Ah, we’ve made it to lucky number 13, which is especially sweet because it’s all about Snoqualmie Ice Cream. In 1997, Barry and his wife Shahnaz purchased Snoqualmie Ice Cream, fulfilling their dream of working together and owning a business doing what they love. From their Snohomish, Washington location, they’ve dedicated themselves to creating the world’s smoothest, richest, and most perfect ice cream by making small batches with more cream and less air, then vat-pasteurizing to preserve those fresh, rich flavors. In 2025, the family expanded their vision by bringing together Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream and TRA Viet Coffee & Tea concepts, all while staying committed to delivering the highest quality products and empowering their team members to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams.
Visit their scoop shop in Maltby, Kirkland, or—you’re hearing it here first—Edmonds soon!
14. Heidi’s Sandwichboard
Often, what really hits the spot is a decidedly great sandwich. For that (and so much more), Heidi’s Sandwichboard has you covered. Known for gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, and charcuterie, Heidi’s was recognized by Yelp and won multiple Everett Herald’s Best of Snohomish County awards in 2024 for deli sandwiches, catering, and lunch spot. Pick your poison: indoor, patio, takeout, delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)—Heidi’s is a crowd-pleasing dining destination and social house with such great service you’ll be coming back to again and again.
In Snohomish County? Visit Workhorse Coworking
After exploring all that Snohomish has to offer—from picking pumpkins at family farms to drooling over handcrafted pie and gourmet sandwiches—extend your cute town adventure by popping into Snohomish County’s most barn-chic coworking destination.
Located in downtown Edmonds, just a short drive from all these Snohomish attractions, Workhorse Coworking is the perfect blend of productivity and community for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking for a change of scenery from your home (or sky-scraping) office. Whether you’re planning your next visit to Thomas Family Farm, need a quiet spot to catch up on work between farmers markets, or want to connect with other local professionals, we’d love to welcome you with a free day pass to check out our community—because the best adventures happen when you have a great home base to return to.
Check out our other favorite things to do in Snohomish County!
3 Downtown Edmonds Parks to Visit on Your Lunch Break
Six Must-Visit Shops in Downtown Edmonds
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