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Autumn
officially begins Tuesday, Sept. 22, and farms and orchards across New York are preparing for one of their busiest seasons of the year.
Thousands of people flock to the Empire State each year to see the fall foliage, attend Halloween events and take part in seasonal activities such as apple and pumpkin picking.
Another fall favorite for families — and especially kids — is navigating corn and hay mazes, which can be found at many farms and orchards across the state.
Read on to find a corn maze near you.
New York City and Long Island
- Stakey's Pumpkin Farm — RiverheadStakey's Pumpkin Farm offers a unique, interactive adventure through its 3-acre corn maze. Visitors complete a trivia game, with the correct answers helping guide them to the exit.270 West Lane, Riverhead
- Harbes Family Farm — Multiple locationsEach Harbes Family Farm location features a uniquely themed maze. Visitors can step into the world of "The Wizard of Oz" at the Mattituck location, celebrate America's 250th anniversary at the Jamesport location or explore Sherwood Forest in a Robin Hood-themed maze at the Riverhead location. The corn mazes at the Jamesport and Riverhead locations are available for purchase only through the farm's combo package on weekends and holidays. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the mazes.Multiple locations in Mattituck, Jamesport and Riverhead
Hudson Valley
- Outhouse Orchards — WestchesterOuthouse Orchards' 5-acre corn maze takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Employees are stationed around the maze to help visitors who get lost. Outhouse Orchards' Fall Festival runs weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1. Maze access is included with admission.139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem
- Wright Family Farm — OrangeWright Family Farm is bringing back its annual 5-acre themed corn maze beginning Saturday, Sept. 19. Other activities for children include a petting zoo and cow train. Prices for the fall season had not yet been listed, but corn maze access will be included with admission.329 Kings Highway, Warwick
- Dr. Davies' Farm — RocklandVisitors can take a hayride to the farm's pumpkin patch, where they will find a corn maze and scavenger hunt. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are available only on weekends.360 Route 304, Congers
Capital Region
- Liberty Ridge Farm — SchaghticokeLiberty Ridge Farm features one of the state's largest corn mazes at 10 acres. This year's theme honors America's 250th anniversary, with two difficulty levels for visitors looking for a challenge. A smaller hedge maze also is available for children.29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke
- Schuyler Farms — SchuylervilleSchuyler Farms features a 7-acre maze themed around America's 250th anniversary. After dark, the maze takes on a new experience with a Halloween-themed haunted corn maze available Friday and Saturday nights in October. The farm also will host a Moonlight Maize on Sept. 19.1124 Route 29, Schuylerville
- Ellms Family Farm — Ballston SpaEllms Family Farm offers several themed mazes for children, including a storybook maze, a bee-themed maze and a hedge maze. The farm's fall season begins Sunday, Sept. 20, and is open weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.488 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa
Central New York
- Critz Farms — CazenoviaThis year's maze at Critz Farms is designed as a giant steam engine train, complete with crop circles and challenging twists and turns. Maze access is included with a weekend admission ticket, which also comes with a map to help guests navigate. Wristbands are required to enter the maze on weekdays. Critz Farms is open for the fall season from Saturday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Oct. 25.3232 Rippleton Road, NY-13, Cazenovia
- Fly Creek Valley Corn Maze — Fly CreekFly Creek Valley Corn Maze offers several experiences, including a glow maze, haunted maze and wine walk. Each experience has its own dates and times, so visitors should check the farm's website for specific event information. The standard corn maze is open weekends from Sept. 20 through Oct. 26.1316 County Highway 26, Fly Creek
Western New York
- Long Acre Farms — MacedonLong Acre Farms features New York's longest-running corn maze, the Amazing Maize Maze, which takes about an hour to 90 minutes to complete. A smaller maze also is available for children. While the farm is open seven days a week, the corn maze is available only on weekends.1342 Eddy Road, Macedon
- The Great Pumpkin Farm — ClarenceGo Bills! This year's theme at Clarence's Great Pumpkin Farm honors the Buffalo Bills, with a corn design featuring Josh Allen. On select weekends in October, zombies take over the maze, turning it into a haunted walk-through experience. The corn maze is open only on weekends.11199 Main Street, Clarence
- Powers Farm Market — PittsfordPowers Farm Market's 4-acre corn maze features challenging twists and turns and a large lookout tower that offers a view of the farm property. Visitors also can take a hayride around the farm. The corn maze is open weekends from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31. Hours vary by weekend. Admission includes a hayride, pumpkin-picking opportunity and access to the petting zoo.111 Golf Avenue, Pittsford
Adirondacks
- The Great Adirondack Corn Maze — GabrielsTucker Farms hosts the Great Adirondack Corn Maze each year, spanning 6 to 8 acres. This year's theme is America's 250th anniversary, with symbols such as the Declaration of Independence and Liberty Bell incorporated into the maze. Guests must bring their own flashlights for nighttime visits.64 Hobart Road, Gabriels
- Rulfs Orchard — PeruRulfs Corn Maze's 2026 theme is America's 250th anniversary. The orchard also offers a nighttime experience for visitors looking for a more challenging puzzle. The maze is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flashlight nights are scheduled for Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 and are open only to guests 18 and older.531 Bear Swamp Road, Peru
Southern Tier
- Stoughton Farm — Newark ValleyStoughton Farm features an 8-acre themed maze each year, along with a nighttime maze experience. The maze is open from Sept. 21 through Nov. 1, with varying hours on certain weekends.10898 NY-38, Newark Valley
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Explore the best corn mazes across New York state
