The weather is getting chillier and that fall feeling is in the air! Why not head to a corn maze, a quintessential autumn experience! These local Westchester County and nearby farms offer corn mazes and plenty of other fall activities like apple picking, pumpkin patches, cider donuts and hayrides. Don't forget to make advance reservations and pack your mask! Have an a-mazing time!
Corn Mazes in Westchester County
Outhouse Orchards
139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY
Offering a full suite of fall fun, Outhouse Orchards has a beautiful day ready for you. Their 2020 corn maze is open for you to solve! Purchase your ticket and take a walk through the twists and turns of the maze to see if you can find your way out. Use the map as your guide to find the hidden clues so that you may solve the puzzle and learn some interesting facts about space. While you are there you can also pick your own apples, pumpkins or enjoy a hay ride. Be sure to make advance reservations.
139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY
Offering a full suite of fall fun, Outhouse Orchards has a beautiful day ready for you. Their 2020 corn maze is open for you to solve! Purchase your ticket and take a walk through the twists and turns of the maze to see if you can find your way out. Use the map as your guide to find the hidden clues so that you may solve the puzzle and learn some interesting facts about space. While you are there you can also pick your own apples, pumpkins or enjoy a hay ride. Be sure to make advance reservations.
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm has been around for over 100 years and is a "no frills farm.” They sell a wide variety of apples, pumpkins and peaches, all available to “Pick-Your-Own” during harvest season. They have three farm markets that sell everything from their own pressed apple cider to freshly baked pies, famous apple cider donuts and gift items.
Their corn maze is open Wednesdays-Mondays 10am-5pm. For safety, all individuals except 2 and under entering the corn maze will be required to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Tickets may be purchased in the Farm Market, Bakery or at the Pick-Your-Own Pavilion.
1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm has been around for over 100 years and is a "no frills farm.” They sell a wide variety of apples, pumpkins and peaches, all available to “Pick-Your-Own” during harvest season. They have three farm markets that sell everything from their own pressed apple cider to freshly baked pies, famous apple cider donuts and gift items.
Their corn maze is open Wednesdays-Mondays 10am-5pm. For safety, all individuals except 2 and under entering the corn maze will be required to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Tickets may be purchased in the Farm Market, Bakery or at the Pick-Your-Own Pavilion.
Corn Mazes Beyond Westchester County
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY (Dutchess County)
Barton Orchards is a 175-acre apple orchard and vegetable farm located in Poughquag, New York, that has been in the Barton family for over 40 years. They have a pick your own farm with food, fun park, petting zoo, ice cream and tons more to do.
Their massive five acre corn maze is open on festival weekends only (no weekdays). The corn maze theme for 2020 is Drive-in movies and designed and grown with multiple paths and plenty of places to get stuck! Perfect for all ages. Visit their website for details.
63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY (Dutchess County)
Barton Orchards is a 175-acre apple orchard and vegetable farm located in Poughquag, New York, that has been in the Barton family for over 40 years. They have a pick your own farm with food, fun park, petting zoo, ice cream and tons more to do.
Their massive five acre corn maze is open on festival weekends only (no weekdays). The corn maze theme for 2020 is Drive-in movies and designed and grown with multiple paths and plenty of places to get stuck! Perfect for all ages. Visit their website for details.
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY
Fishkill Farms is an apple orchard and diversified fruit and vegetable farm in the town of East Fishkill, New York. They grow apples, peaches, berries, cherries, and other fruits, all of which are available in season for pick-your-own. Visitors can get produce at the farm store.
Fishkill Farms newly opened corn maze is available weekends (and Columbus Day) 10-5pm. They have a standing tradition to donate a portion of their corn maze proceeds to organizations and causes they believe in. This year, they've extended the message to the design of the maze itself. This year they have designed the maze to reflect their commitment to fight racism. Read this Poughkeepsie Journal interview with farm owner Josh Morgenthau to find out more on this year's maze and how it was made.
Apple and other fruit/vegetable picking is open. Socially distant picking is available by reservation only. They do not take reservations far in advance (usually no more than 7 days) to ensure they have sufficient crop availability when you visit. They are diligently following guidelines set forth by the CDC and state government. Full details are available on their website.
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY
Fishkill Farms is an apple orchard and diversified fruit and vegetable farm in the town of East Fishkill, New York. They grow apples, peaches, berries, cherries, and other fruits, all of which are available in season for pick-your-own. Visitors can get produce at the farm store.
Fishkill Farms newly opened corn maze is available weekends (and Columbus Day) 10-5pm. They have a standing tradition to donate a portion of their corn maze proceeds to organizations and causes they believe in. This year, they've extended the message to the design of the maze itself. This year they have designed the maze to reflect their commitment to fight racism. Read this Poughkeepsie Journal interview with farm owner Josh Morgenthau to find out more on this year's maze and how it was made.
Apple and other fruit/vegetable picking is open. Socially distant picking is available by reservation only. They do not take reservations far in advance (usually no more than 7 days) to ensure they have sufficient crop availability when you visit. They are diligently following guidelines set forth by the CDC and state government. Full details are available on their website.
Hurd's Family Farm
2187 State Route 32 Modena, NY
There's a lot to do at Hurd's! First of all there are four corn mazes! Then there are family wagon rides, pony rides, gem mining, duck racing, pick your own apples and tons more. On Mondays activities are open to Pre-K and kindergarteners only. All activities, picking and the store are open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. Advance reservations are required for weekend & holiday apple picking & activities. Open through November 8th.
2187 State Route 32 Modena, NY
There's a lot to do at Hurd's! First of all there are four corn mazes! Then there are family wagon rides, pony rides, gem mining, duck racing, pick your own apples and tons more. On Mondays activities are open to Pre-K and kindergarteners only. All activities, picking and the store are open to the public Wednesday through Sunday. Advance reservations are required for weekend & holiday apple picking & activities. Open through November 8th.
The Corn Maze Train
99 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
This is definitely not close but worth mentioning for the ambitious day-trippers! You can head to the only corn maze accessible only by steam train in about two hours. Ride the train to the beautiful century old Snyder farm. At the farm the fun begins! There are two games you can play in the 13 acre Cats Vs. Dogs themed corn maze. Enjoy the picnic grove while visiting the farm and return on any train during the day. Open Tuesday, September 1st - Tuesday, October 27th. Trips leave 11am, 12:30 and 2pm . There are 3:30 trips added in the month of October on Saturdays. You will spend 1 1/2 hour round trip on the train and will also visit the Ol' Susquehanna Mine onsite. Purchase tickets in advance.
99 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
This is definitely not close but worth mentioning for the ambitious day-trippers! You can head to the only corn maze accessible only by steam train in about two hours. Ride the train to the beautiful century old Snyder farm. At the farm the fun begins! There are two games you can play in the 13 acre Cats Vs. Dogs themed corn maze. Enjoy the picnic grove while visiting the farm and return on any train during the day. Open Tuesday, September 1st - Tuesday, October 27th. Trips leave 11am, 12:30 and 2pm . There are 3:30 trips added in the month of October on Saturdays. You will spend 1 1/2 hour round trip on the train and will also visit the Ol' Susquehanna Mine onsite. Purchase tickets in advance.
Wright Family Farm
329 Kings Highway, Warwick, NY
The Wright Family Farm is located in scenic Warwick. This family-run farm in Orange County offers a variety of seasonal outdoor fun with an old-fashioned farm theme! Enjoy the corn maze and Barnyard Pumpkin Patch (open through October 31st). Grandparents can take advantage on Thursdays- beginning September 24th, one grandparent will be admitted free with one paid grandchild admission.
329 Kings Highway, Warwick, NY
The Wright Family Farm is located in scenic Warwick. This family-run farm in Orange County offers a variety of seasonal outdoor fun with an old-fashioned farm theme! Enjoy the corn maze and Barnyard Pumpkin Patch (open through October 31st). Grandparents can take advantage on Thursdays- beginning September 24th, one grandparent will be admitted free with one paid grandchild admission.
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