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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Not stated in the record.
Not described in the record.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, if leashed and well-behaved, per the record.
Not published. No price_from or price_note appears in the sources checked.
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.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Pricing was not published when we last checked.
Yes. It's cut-your-own.
9533 Mose Rd, Arlington, WA, in Snohomish County. It is one of 4 farms we track 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.
There are 3 other farms we track in Snohomish County. All Snohomish Valley WA farms →
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Checked September 2026.