There is something truly exhilarating for kids (and adults too) for 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, smart phone interactions or haunted attractions for the tweens. Check the list below to find a corn maze for your family to enjoy this fall. Please call to confirm that the corn maze is up and running before you go!
Barton Orchard: More than just picking apples, pumpkins, fruits and veggies, Barton Orchard provides fun for the whole family. Fun pass access allows visitors into the corn maze, seasonal haunted house, inflatable zone, 60' slides, maze challenge, rock labyrinth and more. Other farm activities include weekend hayrides, barn animals, playground, gemstone mining, games and food. 63 Apple Tree Ln., Poughquag. 845-227-2306.
DuBois Farms: DuBois hosts a series of special events every weekend in September and October with a delicious lunch. Pick your own pumpkins and apples open daily. Corn maze, wagon rides, petting zoo, tiny town, bakery and pony rides are among the attractions. 209 Perkinsville Rd., Highland. 845-795-4037.
Headless Horseman: Not quite a traditional family corn maze, but if you have older kids you might be up for a fright! The 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 air pillow, cow train, pedal karts, Duck Derby, slides, farm animals, play area, gem mining, paddle boats, corn maze 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. Other special activities include a night maze in October and live music on select weekends. 229 Middle Rd. Rhinebeck. 845-590-9642.
Pierson's Farm: Corn mazes every day! Enjoy our weekend hayrides, bale maze, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, kiddie play area and more. Treat your family to hot chocolate, hot cider and baked good. Last weekend in September through October. 1448 Route 11 West Middletown. 845-386-1882.
Saunderskill Farms. Pick your own fruits and variables from April through October. Weekends through October pick your own pumpkin, take a tractor-drawn hayride, a horse-drawn hayride, free corn maze and special events. 5100 Rte. 209, Accord. 845-626-2672.
Wallkill View Farm: Open year round. Visit in the fall for pumpkin-picking, free hayrides, corn maze and other activities for the kids. Open daily, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 15 Rte. 299 W., New Paltz. 845-255-8050.
Weed Orchards: Open every day for apple and pumpkin picking 10am-5pm. The orchard features a petting zoo, corn maze, winery and cafe. 43 Mt. Zion Rd., Marlboro. 845-236-7848.
Wright Family Farm: During the fall you can pick pumpkins, get lost in a corn maze, have fun on the pedal karts, enjoy duck races, pony rides, friendly farm animals, 40' slide, corn box and hayrides. Open weekends 12-7pm (Oct. 10-7), Fri. 4-7pm. 339 Kings Highway, Warwick. 845-986-1345.
Updated October 11, 2019
Other articles by HVP Top Lists