Family-Friendly Corn Mazes in the NYC Area

Updated Sept. 14: The leaves are changing color and the crisp autumn air is finally here, reminding us of all the fall festive activities there are for the entire family! Looking for a way to spend quality time with your child? Sometimes, that includes a nature getaway and a little “cornfusion.” Here’s an a-maze-ing list of corn mazes in the New York area.

• Corn Mazes in New York City
• Corn Mazes in Westchester
• Corn Mazes in Upstate New York
• Corn Mazes in New Jersey
• Corn Mazes on Long Island
• Corn Mazes in Connecticut

Corn Mazes in New York City

Decker Farm
Opens first weekend in October.
435 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island
718-351-1611
What you need to know: Masks are required. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. New systems of crowd control and queuing will be instituted. Admission is by timed ticket only.

Pumpkin picking through October (weekends only starting Oct. 3, 11am-5pm). Self-guided tours and hayrides offered. Cornfield on-site. Admission price will be announced sometime in September.
 

Queens County Farm Museum
Open
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
718-347-3276; queensfarm.org
What you need to know: Tickets for events need to be purchased online in advance to keep limits on the number of people on-site.

The Amazing Maize Maze is a 3-acre challenge that begins with a Stalk Talk and ends with a view of Van Gough's 'Sunflower' masterpiece on the farm this year. Sept. 18-26, Friday-Saturday, 11am-4:30pm; Oct. 2-30, Friday-Sunday, 11am-4:30pm, plus Monday, Oct. 12, 11am-4:30pm.

Corn Mazes in Westchester County

Outhouse Orchards
Open
139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem
914-277-3188
What you need to know: Weekends are by reservation only. All must wear masks.

Apple picking Sept. 1-Oct. 29, daily, 9am-5pm while supplies last. Fresh cider for sale, and corn maze on site, and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
 

Stuart’s Fruit Farm
Open
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
914-245-2784
What you need to know: Masks required; The farm is asking only one person per family wait on any lines that form.

Pick your own pumpkins and apples through November, 10am-5pm daily. Cash and check only. Bakery open daily with pies, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts, muffins, scones, and other treats for sale. Corn maze open 10am-5pm weekends only.

Corn Mazes in Upstate New York

Barton Orchards
Open daily; Maze and fun park open on weekends only.
63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag
845-227-2306
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines in place.

A family farm and bakery. Hudson Valley’s Premier PYO with food, live music, fun park, petting zoo, corn maze, haunted house and more.
 

Apple Ridge Orchards

Open
101 Jessup Road, Warwick
845-987-7717
What you need to know: Masks are required. Social distancing guidelines are in place. Outside items such as strollers and backpacks are not allowed. See complete list of COVID-related safety measures on the website.

Pick your own pumpkins from mid-September through October. 9am-6pm Thursday-Sunday and all holidays. Corn maze, fresh-pressed cider, apple cider doughnuts, apple butter, friendly farm animals for petting, glass observation honey beehive, and farm store.
 

Pierson’s Evergreen Farm
Open
1448 Route 211 W., Middletown
For most accurate GPS directions, Google Pierson’s farm
845-386-1882
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place. The farm asks that guests bring their own bags to take home purchases.

Make your way through sunflower and corn mazes and a kiddy maze and pay a visit to the petting zoo, trike track, and spider web. Open daily for U-Pick pumpkins and weekend beginning Sept. 19 through the first weekend in November. Gift shop open. Grass-fed beef, chicken, and eggs for sale by the pound in the store.
 

Weed Orchards
Open
43 Mount Zion Road, Marlboro
845-236-2684
What you need to know: Everyone ages two and older must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Pick your own pumpkins and apples through October. Bakery, farm market, gift shop, winery, and restaurant on-site. Picnic tables, petting zoo, and live entertainment on the weekends. Call or visit the website or Facebook for updated information on this year’s events. Pick Your Own hours are 11am-5pm, every day. The winery is open 11am-5pm on the weekends.
 

Behling Orchards
Open
114 Potter Road, Mexico
315-727-4784
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

Apple picking September through October, 9am-5pm daily. Barn Store open 9am-5pm. Offers 70 varieties of apples, and loads of family entertainment including U-pick pumpkins and squash, a snack bar, fresh baked pies and donuts, and other seasonal favorites, such as popcorn balls, apple cider and fruit wine.
 

Ontario Orchards
Open
15273 Center Road, Sterling
315-343-6328
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

Pick-your-own apples mid-September through mid-October, weekends 9am-5pm. Corn maze, hayrides available.
 

Prospect Hill Orchards
Open
40 Clark's Lane, Milton
845-795-2383
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

Apples, pears and pumpkins are available September through October. Open from 9am-4pm, weekends only.
 

DuBois Farms U-Pick
Open
209 Perkinsville Road, Highland
845-795-4037
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

U-pick pumpkins, apples, tomatoes, eggplant, pears and other produce through early November, 10am-5pm daily. Farm market, café, and bakery on-site; weekend barbecues. Free admission.
 

Hurds Family Farm
Open
2187 State Route 32, Modena
845-883-7825
What you need to know: Social distancing and masks are required at certain locations within the farm.

120-acre pick-your-own apple and pumpkin orchard just minutes from the NYS thruway, and 1.5 hours from NYC. More than 35 activities to keep kids engaged including a hayride, bounce pillow, corn maze, apple launcher, cow train, Ninja Warrior obstacle course, petting zoo, playground, and so much more. Farm-to-table cafe with fresh made cider donuts. Local and homemade farm-to-table goodies in our historic barn market. Hurds is also a destination for school field trips. Please check the website for periodic updates to hours.
 

Jenkins-Lueken Orchards
Open
69 Yankee Folley Road, New Paltz
845-255-0999
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

Pick your own pumpkins and apples through October, 9am-6pm daily.
 

Kelder’s Farm
Open
5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson
845-626-7137
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

Pick-your-own pumpkins, apples and raspberries through October, 10am-6pm daily. Corn maze, petting zoo, mini-golf course and jumping pillow on-site. School tours and birthday parties by appointment. Call ahead for picking updates.
 

Saunderskill Farms
Open
5100 Route 209, Accord
845-626-2676
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

Pick your own pumpkins and apples through October. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 7am-4pm. Farm market with pre-picked homegrown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, apple cider and doughnuts, local maple syrup and honey, ice cream, flower garden, and more on-site.
 

Wallkill View Farm Market
Open
10 Route 299 W., New Paltz
845-255-8050
What you need to know: Masks are required; social distancing guidelines are in place.

Pick your own pumpkins and corn maze ($5) through October, 9am-6:30pm daily. Greenhouse and garden center, bakery with homemade goods, fresh-pressed apple cider and doughnuts, fall decorations. Farm market with homegrown and fresh produce.
 

Wilklow Orchards
Open
341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland
845-691-2339
What you need to know: Masks are required. Call the farm for additional information about COVID-related measures being implemented.

U-pick apples through October, 8am-6pm daily. Outside play area for kids and picnic areas. Roadside stand with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, baked goods, snacks, fresh-pressed apple cider and doughnuts, homemade jams, and fall items. School and church groups welcome, call for reservation; birthday parties available on weekends.