Sunflowers are in bloom, which means it’s the perfect time to visit one of these sunflower mazes in NJ—and all of our top picks are within a 1-hour drive from Staten Island, making them great day trip options for your family! These bright and cheery blooms are as warm and inviting as the sweet summer sun, and their brilliant yellow petals have an unmistakable sun-like appearance that has made them a crowd favorite, especially in the summer months.
Kids and adults alike have a tough time turning down an outing where you can explore a sunflower maze. Plus, each of these farms have other fun family offerings, like flower picking, peach picking and more! And, of course, you can snap the perfect picture for Instagram. Here are our favorite sunflower mazes in NJ for Staten Island families to visit.
Sunflower Mazes in NJ
1. Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ
908-879-7189
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Hours: Through October: daily, 9am-5pm (subject to change since crops are weather dependent).
Admission: Visiting the sunflower trail is included with your pick-your-own admission. Varies based on which pick-your-own you’re doing.
Traverse the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail to see these giant beauties up close while capturing the perfect photo as a keepsake. The sunflower trail is open every day in season, typically July through October. Subject to change as crops are weather dependent.
Why we love it: Check it out in the fall for pumpkin picking.
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2. Ort Farms
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ
908-876-3351
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Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8am-7pm; Sunday, 8am-6pm.
Admission: You can get a 2023 season pass for $32.95 that includes admission to PYO strawberry patch, the sunflower trail, apple orchard, and PYO pumpkin patch and fall festival. Free for children 2 and younger. Call for more information.
Sunflower season at this New Jersey farm is mid July to end of August this year. Not only can you stroll through the farm’s sunflower walk, but also take some beautiful photos for Instagram or as a keepsake from your visit. You can even take home your own bouquet of sunflowers!
Why we love it: The Farm Store is open April 1-Dec. 24 and is fully stocked with fresh goods including dairy products, baked goods, local honey and more.
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3. Von Thun Farms
438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ
732-986-6816
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Hours: Daily, 10am-5pm, through Labor Day
Admission: Weekends: start at $14.99; weekdays: start at $12.99. Kids 2 and younger are free.
Head to Sunflower Festivals on July 29 and 30, and Aug. 5 and 6. The New Jersey Sunflower Trail at Von Thun Farms is a great place to see sunflowers, which are in bloom at the farm all summer long. In addition to seeing sunny sunflowers, visitors can pick fruit, visit farm animals and enjoy lots of photo opportunities. On weekends, visitors can take a hayride around the farm and play in the activity area.
Why we love it: The farm isn’t just about sunflowers. It grows zinnias, marigolds, feather and cockscomb celosia, colored sunflowers, statice, ageratum, and lisianthus. Buy a vase or jar and fill it with as many cut flowers as you can.
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4. Sussex County Sunflower Maze
Liberty Farm, 101 Route 645
833-786-6293
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Hours: Season is mid August to mid September this year.
Admission: Call for information.
Sunflowers usually bloom mid August through mid September.
Why we love it: There’s a kids’ scavenger hunt and bug safari tour.
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