As much as I'd love to keep this place all to ourselves... I just can't…read more If you're looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer, you HAVE to check out Briscot Farms in Kent. We stumbled across it recently, and it was honestly one of the best random adventures we've had in a long time. We were back within 2 days with the rest of the fam to keep the fun in the sun going. I couldn't believe how much there was to do for the price! If you arrive before noon, it's just $5 for a day pass ($10 after noon), and the kids can easily spend hours there. Animals to pet (both in enclosures and free roaming!) Berry picking (bring a bucket!) Nature trail Multiple play areas Bounce house Water features to cool off in What really made it special, though, was the owner. She is one of the kindest people we've met. She even keeps clean swimsuits and towels in the shop that families can borrow for free if their little ones unexpectedly want to play in the water. You can tell this place is run with so much heart, and I truly hope they get the recognition and support they deserve. If you're looking for an affordable summer adventure, this is it. We had an absolute blast, and we'll definitely be back! Bonus!- We used the berries we picked to make some homemade jam when we got home. Thank you again!

Had a perfect day celebrating our child's 5th birthday at Briscot Farms. We had 51 total attendees…read moreranging in age from toddlers to grandparents and EVERYONE gushed about what a neat and fun venue this was. Everything was clean and well kept, we were provided with a semi-private area with plenty of tables and chairs. The staff was always available, super helpful and so kind. The party package was simple to book and I was pleased with the cost involved was just paying admission for my guests - no hidden fees, very happy with all aspects of holding our event here.

We were driving and saw some signs for Yakima Peaches, so we decided to check out Carpinito…read moreBrothers Farm. The parking lot is pretty impressive. They have a paved lot with signage, pylons, directional arrows, etc. A nursery with plants, flowers, and fresh local produce. This place was crowded! We picked up some fruit...[updated since I tried all the fruit]. Yellow Peaches - juicy, ripe, strong peach flavor. They weren't as sweet as I hoped but still pretty darn good. Yellow Nectarines - These were very juicy and ripened well. They were so good that it was sometimes hard to distinguish between the peach and nectarine. It was that good! Bartlett Pears - They were kinda hard when we bought them. A couple days later, they still seemed hard but once you bit into them, they were firm but ripe and very juicy. Ginger Gold Apple - Sweeter than the Opal. It had a good crunch to it. I am glad I saw it and tried it. Support your local business.

This is a very seasonal place: know that before you go. They will have abundant supply of whatever…read moreis in season that week and the price is very reasonable. But: go there again the following week and everything may be different. Grab what's good when you can catch it. Their produce section which is constantly changing is generally very good. Their garden supplies such as planting soil etc are always goof and reasonably priced. What they're not: They are not like a nursery such as East Hill Nursery, where people who are garden and botanical specialists can help you find what's best for your situation and explain best options for you. They're rather a clearinghouse for commonly popular flowers, plants & supplies. But they do that well. Their structure and employees are great and the lines move quickly.

Ordered a burger with a round faced girl at the counter. Told her specifically that only the…read moresandwich, not the combo. She charged me an extra $5 for the combo and lied that they don't offer sandwich only as an option anymore. Confronted her about it and she admitted to her dishonesty because she didn't want to figure out how to refund the $5. Burger was not cooked through and had lots of pink. Did not feel well taken care of as a customer.. Last time going to this market despite its layout. Owner needs to take care to improve quality of service and prepared foods.

We first visited over a year ago. They were having a viral moment & so of course we were…read moreinfluenced. That first visit was decent. The food was made hot & fresh. The samoon bread was insanely fresh. They were popping out batch after batch. That bread was soft, delicious & every ounce of comfort you could expect from fresh baked bread. I went a couple weeks ago and tried to order a shawarma but I must have came to early bc they were not ready. So today I decided to try again. I ordered the combo and the digital menu shows the combo as $14.99 but it rang up at $15.99. Not a big deal but the digital board should be updated. If you order online, the price does show for $15.99. The cashier was okay. Not as friendly with me as she was with others. It was like I was bothering her by ordering food. The gentleman who was in the back cooking my food was pretty friendly though. Honestly, based on the experience with the cashier it would be pretty easy to not rush back. But the shawarma was just good as I remembered. The chicken was juicy and extremely flavorful. Now that I work closer to this location, it will definitely be in rotation for me. The samoon was calling my name on this visit but I will definitely have to wait until next time and get it with some hummus. You can order the shawarma on the samoon also.

My husband and I went for the first time in 2024 to pick some pumpkins to carve (which we didn't…read moreever end up doing) we still had a nice time searching for the perfect pumpkin. I also bought some decorative mini pumpkins I painted in a style like Kusama Yayoi and surprisingly it took the pumpkins about 8 months before they rotted so I had an awesome little decoration for a long time! Fast Forward a year later, we had a surprise arrival and brought her to the pumpkin patch when she was about 7 weeks old. We didn't get any pumpkins this time around but still enjoyed some fresh air and taking a few photos and grabbing some fresh produce. The patch is only about 15 minutes from our home so we will likely be doing every year!

What a fun, fall gem! Carpinito Bros in Kent has plenty of parking with attendants to guide you in…read moreand out to avoid a holiday hassle. It is $7 a person to enter, but that goes towards your total purchase. They also have lots of fresh produce from local farms (corn, chiles, Brussels sprouts, apples and beyond) for purchase, along with several types of carnival-like foods (bratwursts, elotes, corn). The pumpkin selection is unreal! Every size, color, and shape you can imagine. There are countless wheelbarrels to tote your purchases, along with efficient staff to weigh your order and check you out. Don't miss out on the large maze or the kids petting zoo farm. I'll be back never year for sure!

We visited Duris Strawberry Farm on the first day of strawberry picking (Jun 13, 2026) and it was a…read morecomplete madhouse. This was about 30 minutes after opening and the small parking lot was completely full. Cars were parked haphazardly all along the street, making it difficult for two way traffic (we had to drive on the grass). Luckily as soon as we pulled into the parking lot a car reversed out. Score! Picking is hectic but organized. They give boxes out at the main stall and have a flag system to mark how far down the row has been picked. The problem is that most people didn't actually use the flags. On the other hand, it's not like the rows were picked very well in the first place. We started at a random one in the middle and there were still plenty of huge and juicy ripe strawberries even on the first couple of plants. We ended up filling our entire box, weighing in at 8.25 pounds by around half way down the row. At $4.75 that was almost $40 in strawberries! The employees said that they would rotate to a second field of strawberries later in the day for more fresh picking. The strawberry variety of the day was Puget Crimson. Since this was the first day, the cream of the crop were still available, meaning huge, juicy, flavorful, ripe strawberries all over. Puget Crimson typically seen at farm stands and markets are medium and small size; these were massive, with the larger ones averaging over 35 grams a piece. Nicely sweet too - I measured a mash of five strawberries at 10.9 brix and a second at 12.1 brix! This particular variety has a decent amount of acidity, but are all full flavored, unlike the first pick of Sweet Sunrise I had a couple of weeks ago, which were huge but somewhat watery. They are deep red/crimson in color, especially for the extremely ripe ones, and mostly conical, although we found a small number of mutants, one looking like 4 or 5 strawberries fused together! Check out is easy. Pro-Tip: there are two checkout lines, one on each side of the stall. The line furthest away from the pathway to the strawberry fields seems to always be shorter. In my case, only 3 groups in line instead of 20+ groups. Warning: these strawberries are planted on top of very sandy dirt, which sticks to the strawberries. Even after soaked and scrubbing, dirt still sticks onto the skin! I will definitely be revisiting Duris Strawberry Farm next year for their first day of strawberry picking!

We stopped and bought some strawberries today and they were spectacular. We received the tip to…read morevisit Duris today from our waitress Lisa at Mama Stortini's during lunch. She said they have great produce so we stopped there on the way home along River road and I'm so glad we did. They had big juicy sweet strawberries picked today just like she said. It was a great tip so I'm paying it forward for anyone who is looking for strawberries. It's best to call them before you go since when they run out, they close and we barely made in time after a late lunch. They only had a few half flats of strawberries bu the time we got there. GPS got us there the back way but once we found it, I have to say it's very easy to find.

Having access to natural resources is definitely a plus when you're living in the southend, and…read morewhen you can shop for fruits and veggies grown in our own neighborhood it shows our unique agricultural economy. Even on this gray, rainy day the colors of the produce were bright and vibrant. It's so much more fun picking fruits and vegetables outdoors than in a fluorescently lit grocery store. The staff running the stand were welcoming and excited to be there. They do provide bags but it's always good to bring reusable ones from home. You'll see advertisement and directional signs off Meeker Street and on the Green River trail. There is free parking in front of the farm stand and a free parking lot just north of the Meeker Street bridge. I love supporting local businesses and I'm glad I can support our local farmers too.

This stand always has the freshest vegetables around. Their heirloom tomatoes are the best…read more Pricing is comparable. Their fruit is amazing . The farmers are personable and polite and hard working. Cannot wait to go every weekend always on my shopping route. Go here first before going anywhere else you will not be disappointed. Open air vegetable stand with amazing personality. One you want to visit

This place has such a calm feel to it. I took more pictures than I planned to because the buildings…read moreand the open space look so good together, and nothing about it feels forced or flashy. It is quiet, scenic, and just a genuinely nice place to slow down for a bit. Go when you want an easy walk and something pretty to look at, not a big production.

What a wonderful day. First a beautiful hike to reach the farm then seeing everything on the farm…read moreitself was magical. The chickens, cow, donkeys and barn cats were beautiful and friendly. The owners were incredibly gracious and brought out carrots for us to feed the animals with. The barn was huge and fun to walk through. All in all a must see and what a beautiful farm, animals were wonderful, incredibly gracious hosts. For me coming with my daughter and granddaughter, a perfect day