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Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm

📍 9533 Mose Rd, Arlington, WA🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

An Arlington u-cut farm with an unusually wide six-species list, including Balsam fir, and solid dog-friendly amenities, though 2026 dates and pricing aren't confirmed yet.

Aerial view of Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm in Arlington, WA

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-own

Included

hot drinks (weekdays)weekend food truckfree candy caneswreaths, crosses and swags for sale

Our take

Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm offers one of the widest tree species selections found in this Puget Sound research: six types, including Balsam fir, which shows up far less often at u-cut farms on this side of the state than the more common Douglas, Grand, or Noble fir. Norway Spruce and Nordmann fir round out the list.

The reopening date isn’t pinned down yet

The farm’s own site currently states it “is closed until Nov. 2026,” without naming a specific date. A 2022 seasonal write-up described a different year’s pattern — opening November 19, with daily hours except Thanksgiving, Mondays, and Tuesdays — but that’s four seasons old at this point and shouldn’t be assumed to repeat exactly. Checking the farm’s site again as November approaches is the more reliable path than planning around a years-old pattern.

Genuinely useful amenities for a longer visit

The record lists hot drinks available on weekdays, a food truck on weekends, and free candy canes for kids — a reasonable spread of small conveniences that make a longer visit more comfortable. Portable restrooms and a wash station are also mentioned, practical details that matter more than they might seem once you’ve spent time in a muddy field with kids in tow. Handmade wreaths, crosses, and swags are sold on-site as well, beyond the trees themselves.

Dog-friendly, with a real condition attached

Dogs are welcome if leashed and well-behaved, per the record — a genuine plus for pet owners compared to farms that don’t allow pets at all, though it comes with the expectation that your dog is comfortable around a crowd of other visitors and animals.

No pricing published

As with many farms in this batch, there’s no price_from and no price_note here, meaning there’s no dollar figure this page can honestly offer for a tree at Pilchuck Secret Valley. Budget flexibly and expect to ask on arrival, or call 360-421-6320 ahead of time if a firmer number matters to your planning.

The honest bottom line

The species variety and amenity list here are genuinely above average for this research batch, but the lack of a confirmed 2026 opening date and any pricing means this isn’t yet a farm you can build a specific calendar date around. A call or a check of the farm’s site in early-to-mid November should close most of these gaps before you need to commit to a visit.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

The farm's own site says it 'is closed until Nov. 2026' without a specific reopening date, so season_start isn't confirmed. A 2022 season (a different year, not assumed to repeat) opened Nov 19 with daily hours except Thanksgiving, Mondays, and Tuesdays — check the farm's site again closer to November for the actual 2026 date.

How long to budget

Not stated directly, but with a weekend food truck, candy canes, and a wide species field to walk, a full u-cut visit here likely runs longer than a quick precut stop — plan for closer to an hour.

Crowds

Not stated in the record.

Parking

Not described in the record.

Strollers and accessibility

Not addressed in the source. Portable restrooms and a wash station are available on site, per the record, which is a practical detail for longer visits.

What to bring

  • A leash for your dog, since dogs are welcome if leashed and well-behaved
  • Cash or a card as a safe default, since payment method isn't specified
  • An appetite for the weekend food truck, or a thermos in mind if visiting on a weekday for the hot drinks

How to spend less here

  • No price_from or price_note exists in the record, so there's no dollar figure to offer here — ask when you arrive
  • Free candy canes for kids are mentioned in the record, a small no-cost extra worth knowing about in advance

Who it suits

Good for

  • Visitors who want an unusually wide species choice, including less-common Balsam fir
  • Dog owners, since leashed, well-behaved dogs are permitted
  • Weekday visitors who want hot drinks included, or weekend visitors who want the food truck

Skip it if

Skip if you need confirmed 2026 pricing or exact hours before committing to the drive, since neither is published, and double-check the reopening date directly rather than assuming a 2022 pattern still applies.

Worth pairing with

No other farm in this research batch is located in Arlington itself; Big Lake Trees & Events in Mount Vernon, in neighboring Skagit County, is the closest covered farm to the north.

Common questions

What tree species are available?

Norway Spruce, Douglas fir, Grand fir, Balsam fir, Nordmann fir, and Noble fir, per the record — an unusually wide list that includes Balsam fir, less common at Puget Sound u-cut farms.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, if leashed and well-behaved, per the record.

How much does a tree cost?

Not published. No price_from or price_note appears in the sources checked.

When does the farm open for 2026?

Not yet confirmed. The farm's own site said it's 'closed until Nov. 2026' without giving a specific date as of this research pass.

When is Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does a tree cost at Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm?

Pricing was not published when we last checked.

Can I cut my own tree at Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm?

Yes. It's cut-your-own.

Where is Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm?

9533 Mose Rd, Arlington, WA, in Snohomish County. It is one of 4 farms we track in Snohomish Valley WA.

How Pilchuck Secret Valley Christmas Tree Farm compares in Snohomish Valley WA

We track 4 farms in Snohomish Valley WA, 3 of which let you cut your own tree. The farm has not published a starting price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

What sets it apart locally: it has wreaths and garland for sale, which most Snohomish Valley WA farms on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 4 farms we track in Snohomish Valley WA had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other farms near Arlington

There are 3 other farms we track in Snohomish County. All Snohomish Valley WA farms →

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openNot published
HoursNot published
Starting priceNot published
Tree typesNorway Spruce, Douglas fir, Grand fir, Balsam fir, Nordmann fir, Noble fir
CountySnohomish County
RegionSnohomish Valley WA

Sources

pilchuckxmastrees.com · seattleschild.com

Checked September 2026.