Fall is officially here! How do you plan to celebrate fall this year? There are a lot of farms offering corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and many other activities.
Corn mazes can be a lot of fun for families and people without kids. Some farms have really big mazes, while others mention them as an aside, so are probably better for smaller kids.
Setting up a corn maze is a lot of work, involving planning months ahead of time. Often they are done with computer help, and fancy mazes cost a lot of money.
Farms plant the maze at a higher density than a regular field, sowing them later than a regular crop. That way the stalks are still up in October and into November.
A farm that has a corn maze usually offers pumpkins and hayrides as well. There are many that offer games, animals, and a few that have live entertainment.
Visiting a farm in fall is great fun for the whole family. Getting out in the cooler weather, anticipating Halloween by picking the perfect pumpkin, and enjoying a hayride can be fun activities for all.
Supporting your local farms is important as well. Often they have farm grown produce for sale as well. Keeping the farms as farms means less traffic, more beauty, and great natural areas for wildlife.
When visiting a farm, be smart about your clothes and don’t bring pets unless they allow them. Wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.
Anne Arundel County Corn Mazes
Greenstreet Gardens has a 5 acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, and hayrides. They are in Lothian.
Y Worry Farm in Davidsonville has a pumpkin patch but has not announced when it will be open yet. They are in Davidsonville.
Knightongale Farm, in Harwood, has a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and much more available for their Fall Festival.
Friends of the Lighthouse have a pumpkin patch in Annapolis. Their pumpkin patch supports The Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center in Annapolis.
MD Corn Maze has an 8 acre corn maze in Gambrills. They have lots of additional activities, including hay rides, jumping, and a petting zoo.
Baltimore County Corn Mazes
The Perry Hall Apple Festival is hosted at Chapel Hill Farm in Perry Hall. It has been canceled for 2021 due to COVID, but check them out next year.
Fresh McKenzie will have a corn maze and petting zoo available in Baldwin.
Beachmont Corn Maze is located in Kingsville. A 6 acre corn maze and “extreme hayride” are featured.
Carroll County Corn Mazes
Char-lene Farm will not be hosting their corn maze this year, but check them out next year! Find them in Mount Airy.
Cornfusion Corn Maze, located in Manchester, has an Atlantis theme this year. They have a ton of extra activities as well.
The Carroll County Agricultural Center has their own corn maze this year. Find them in Westminster.
At Carroll County Farm Museum you can find a free Fall Festival in October. They are located in Westminster.
Frederick County Corn Mazes
Gaver Tree Farm & Pumpkin Patch, in Mount Airy, has a Fall Festival as well. Find pumpkins, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and more.
Summers Farm Corn Maze is 12 acres in size and has difficulty levels for more fun. Find the activities, pumpkins, maze, and live entertainment in Frederick.
Brookfield Pumpkins has their corn maze and pumpkin picking in Thurmont.
Maynes Tree Farm has hayrides to their pumpkin patch, along with a corn maze available this year. Find them in Buckeystown.
Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch hosts unlimited hayrides, pumpkin picking, and a 20 acre corn maze. They are in Middletown.
Winterbrook Farms boasts of the largest Maryland corn maze, over 15 acres (though Jumbo’s says 20!). Find their Fall Festival in Thurmont.
Harford County Corn Mazes
Visit Brad’s Farm Market for their corn maze and pumpkin picking. Find them in Churchville.
Jones Family Farm offers pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a corn maze. Visit them in Edgewood.
Howard County Corn Mazes
Larriland Farm has hayrides available, along with 25 varieties of apples for picking. They are found in Woodbine.
Clark’s Elioak Farm offers hayrides through the Enchanted Forest to their pumpkin patch. Many other activities can also be found on the farm in Ellicott City.
Strohmers Farm offers a Fall Festival that includes a corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals. Find them in Woodstock.
The TLV Tree Farm opens a corn maze and pumpkin patch every year. They are in Glenelg.
Montgomery County Corn Mazes
Sharp’s at Waterford Farm, in Brookeville, have different activities available throughout the fall season. Find hayrides, pumpkins, and educational offerings there.
Butler’s Orchard has a Pumpkin Festival that includes a corn maze, pumpkins (of course) and other fun activities. They are located in Germantown.
Prince Georges County Corn Mazes
Miller Farms will offer a corn maze, hayrides, and many other activities for fall. Find them in Clinton.
Montpelier Farms hosts a Fall Festival in Upper Marlboro. Find a 7 acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, and more activities there.
Queen Anne Farm offers hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Find them in Mitchellville.
Remember to check the website or call ahead before arriving, especially if the weather is bad. This year has seen several corn mazes closed due to COVID. Hopefully we will see them reopen next year!
