Hudson Valley Corn Mazes



Local farms offer corn mazes, hayrides and more family fun this October

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There is something truly exhilarating for kids (and adults too) in getting lost in a field of corn and finding your way out. Some local corn mazes offer a quick run-through while others add cool features like scavenger hunts or haunted attractions for the older kids. Check the list below to find a corn maze for your family to enjoy this fall. 

 

Barton Orchards. More than just picking apples, pumpkins, and veggies, Barton Orchard provides fun for the whole family. Visitors can see the animals in the petting zoo and play games at the midway. The corn maze, seasonal haunted house, hayrides, and fun park are only open on festival weekends. Pick up delicious homemade goodies at the Apple Core market. 63 Apple Tree Ln., Poughquag. 845-227-2306. 


Social Island. 6 acre corn maze, flower picking, inflatables, yard games including corn hole, horseshoes and more, wagon ride, pumpkin picking, farm animals, and beautiful views with many photo options.  Live music, food and adult beverages on site on weekends. Evening spooky wagon trail and night maze. Check out Facebook or website for more details. 939 Pulaski Highway, Goshen.


Cunningham Family Farms. Sullivan County’s largest corn maze at approximately 4 acres – we take pride in presenting a real challenge. We won’t make it easy, but have fun like a kid again (or just like a kid if you still are one) and get lost for a while in the fresh air with some family fun. enjoy a hay ride, a play area and hay bale maze for the kids. Get cornstalks, Indian corn, pumpkins, gourds, and more at their Harvest Market. 233 Hurd and Parks Rd., Swan Lake. 845-583-4083.


Fishkill Farms. Corn Maze for a cause open Saturday-Monday from 10 am-5 pm. This week's organization is C.A.R.E of Dutchess County. Visit the farm store and pick up some donuts and an apple pie. 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Junction. (845) 897-4377





Headless Horseman. Not quite a traditional family corn maze, but if you have older kids you might be up for a fright! The Evil Reaping: Dark Harvest Corn Maze is sure to haunt and scare and is not recommended for young children. Legend is once someone steps foot past the first row of corn they are never seen or heard from again... enter if you dare. 778 Broadway Rte. 9W, Ulster Park. 845-339-2666.

 

Hurds Family Farm. In addition to pick your own apples, pumpkins and more, Hurds offers families a large variety of 'agritainment' including corn mazes, air pillow, Duck Derby, slides, farm animals, play area, gem mining, and more. 2187 State Rte. 32, Modena. 845-883-7825.


Kelder's Farm. 8 acres of field corn is cut into 2 winding mazes of twists and turns. Open September and October. Maze and all other activities included in general admission fee. 5755 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson. 845-626-7137.

 

Kesicke Farm. Fall is a special time at Kesicke Farm to enjoy the season and special family time. Here you can participate on the weekend in a corn maze, wagon rides, farm animals, u-pick pumpkins and more. Fall Festival is Every Saturday & Sunday from Sept. 23 to Oct. 29. 229 Middle Rd. Rhinebeck. 845-590-9642.


Mead Orchards. Pick your own farm fresh apples right off the tree, take a walk through our corn maze, set up a picnic, and pick a pumpkin too!  Fri 9a-2p, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm. 15 Scism Rd., Tivoli. 845-756-5641. 




Minard's Family Farm. Fun, family agritainment with a 2.5 acre corn maze. The fun goes on with bouncy pillow, sand pit, chalk bus, petting zoo, spider web, pony hop, barnyard football and baseball, tug of war, tic-tac-toe, apple checkers, pumpkin bowling, tire mountain, peddle carts, and corn hole. 10am-6pm. 250 Hurds Rd., Clintondale. 845-325-0222.


Pierson's Farm. Corn mazes every day! Enjoy our animal barn, kids' gem mining, tube glider swings, spider web, rubber duck races, chalk shed, trike track, and more. Treat your family to hot chocolate, hot cider and baked goods. Labor Day weekend through first week of November. 1448 Route 11 West Middletown. 845-386-1882.


Samascott's Garden Market. Come get lost in our 7-acre corn maze!!! The maze is exposed to the elements, so bring water for hydration and wear your sturdiest sneakers!!! Tickets must be purchased inside the Garden Market, the you can head into the maze for a FUN adventure! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Strollers are not recommended. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times. Open daily in September & October. 11am-4pm. Samascott's Garden Market, 65 Chatham St., Kinderhook. (518) 828-3375.


Saunderskill Farms. Pick your own fruits and variables from April through October. Weekends through October pick your own pumpkin and free corn maze. They also offer a selection of over 4,000 mums. 5100 Rte. 209, Accord. 845-626-2672.


Twin Ponds on the FARM. The only 7 acre corn maze, just the right size for the whole family and youth of all ages. There are also hay rides, pumpkin picking, flower fields, raspberries, barnyard activities, animals and more. 531 River Road, Montgomery. (845) 457-1830.


Wallkill View Farm. Open year round. Visit in the fall for pumpkin-picking, free hayrides, corn maze and other activities for the kids. Weekends from Oct. 1st - Oct. 30th, 9am-6:30pm. 15 Rte. 299 W., New Paltz. 845-255-8050. 

 

Wright Family Farm. During the fall you can pick pumpkins, get lost in a corn maze, have fun on the pedal carts, cow train ride, tube slide, hamster wheel, pumpkin bowling and more!  Open daily 10am-6pm. Open Sept 4 – Oct 30 for Corn Maze and Barnyard. Pumpkin Patch opens Sept 17. 339 Kings Highway, Warwick. 845-986-1345.


Do you know of a great local corn maze? Email us and let us know!


Last updated 8/25/2024



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