Your child’s Halloween costume is picked out, you’ve done your autumn home decorating, and now it’s time to have even MORE Halloween fun! How? By venturing through a sprawling corn maze, of course! A corn maze is an awesome outdoor experience that never disappoints. Browse this guide for all different kinds of corn mazes at local farms in Staten Island and not far into New Jersey. There’s something for everyone on this list, from easy mazes for toddlers and younger kids to more challenging ones with twists and turns for maze enthusiasts of all ages. Many of these farms offer other fall activities, too, including pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides and more. Be sure to call before heading out to make sure activities aren’t canceled due to weather and get the venue’s COVID-19 safety precautions.
Corn Mazes in Staten Island
1. Decker Farm
435 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island
718-351-1611
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Hours: Weekends in October; 11am-5pm
Admission: $11; $5 ages 3-12; kids 2 and younger are free.
Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm has a children’s hay maze that’s designed for toddlers and small children. Self-guided tours and hayrides available. Head over to the pumpkin patch here, which features pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.
Why we love it: Enjoy a variety of vendors who sell fall favorites. Vendors may vary weekly.
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2. Greenside Up Garden Center
2777 Arthur Kill Rd., Staten Island
718-967-5039
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Hours: Oct. 1-31: Monday-Friday, 12-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-6pm
Admission: Check the website for information.
In addition to selecting the perfect pumpkin for their jack-o’-lanterns, kids can enjoy a corn maze, inflatables, pumpkin painting, games and prizes.
Why we love it: There’s a snack shack, and you can book Halloween or birthday parties to celebrate the season.
Corn Mazes in New Jersey
1. Casola Farms
178 NJ-34, Holmdel
732-332-1533
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Hours: Weekends, 9am-6pm through Oct. 31
Admission: $6
Get into the spirit of Halloween at this local farm! In addition to its corn maze, there are plenty of other family friendly activities to enjoy, including hayrides, pony rides, face painting and more.
Why we love it: There is plenty of fall-inspired goodies to enjoy, including roasted corn.
2. Happy Day Farm
106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
732-977-3607
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Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm through October
Admission: $20
Voted one of America’s top 10 corn mazes by USA Today, this 10-acre corn maze features three miles of pathways and a lookout bridge with a scenic view. The highlight of the maze is its Maize-O-Poly game, where you navigate your way through the maze in search of squares for your game board.
Why we love it: There are two paths to choose from within the maze: A shorter one designed for youngsters, and a more difficult one for those who enjoy a challenge.
3. Red Wagon Farm Market
437 State Route 33, Manalapan
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Hours: Daily, 10am-5:30 pm through Oct. 31
Admission: Free
After picking out a few pumpkins – they have over 100 varieties – stay for the gigantic corn maze! On weekends, there are other activities including hay rides, pony rides and more. The farm stand is packed with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Why we love it: There’s no charge for admission or parking.
4. Etsch Farms
556 Buckelew Ave., Monroe Township
732-794-6785
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Hours: Weekends in October, 12-6pm
Admission: $14.99 ages 3 and older.
Navigate through an impressive eight acres of corn maze fun. Enjoy hayrides, farm animals, apple cider donuts and slushies.
Why we love it: There’s a crossword puzzle game hidden throughout the maze as an extra challenge!
5. Von Thun’s Country Farm
519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction
732-329-8656
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Hours: Call for updated information.
Admission: Call for updated information.
Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin picking, hay rides, and more than 20 other family activities.
Why we love it: There’s a Moonlight Maze at night! Check the website for details.
6. Norz Hill Farm and Market
120 S. Branch Rd., Hillsborough
908-371-2697
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Hours: Monday-Friday, 12-6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm. (*Monday, Oct. 11, 11am-5pm)
Admission: $15 Saturday-Sunday; $12 Monday-Friday; free for children shorter than 36 inches. Seniors and current military receive $1 discount.
Get lost in this maze that’s a local favorite! Each year the farm comes up with a new and challenging design for maze-goers to enjoy. Check out the website for some cool aerial photos of previous mazes!
Why we love it: There’s a Kids Corner that features a bale maze, corn boxes to play in and more!
7. Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester GPS location: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester
908-258-6245
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Hours: Daily, 9am-6pm
Admission: Prices vary. Check the website for more information.
Pony rides, wagon rides, hayrides, corn maze, corn kingdom, friendly farm animals and a giant hay bale pyramid are all part of the lineup of fun at this farm.
Why we love it: The Blooming Giants SunflowerTrail is a great place to take photos!
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8. Ort Farms
25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
908-876-3351
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Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30am-5pm
Admission: $8; ages 2 and younger are free.
Venture through six acres of towering green cornstalks! Enjoy a hayride to the farm’s giant pumpkin patch where you can choose from a huge selection of pumpkins of all sizes.
Why we love it: This year’s corn maze will benefit the local Long Valley Food Pantry.
9. Stony Hill Gardens
15 North Road, Chester
908-879-2696
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Hours: The maze is open through Nov. 7 on select dates. Check the website for a schedule.
Admission: Call for most updated information.
The farm’s Maze Fun Park includes a 10-acre corn maze and other activities on site, including trike rides, duck races, a playground and more.
Why we love it: This is more than a maze…it’s an exciting obstacle course complete with several bridges connecting winding paths and misleading lanes that challenges you on your way out!
10. Cheesequake Farm Market
2095 US Highway 9, Old Bridge
732-721-5728
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Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Admission: $8 per person
Enjoy a corn maze and take a hayride into the field to pick out your perfect pumpkin! Browse through mums of every color and shop all different kinds of fall and Halloween decorations.
Why we love it: Say cheese! They have a specially designed area complete with pumpkins, hay and corn stalks where you take a perfect selfie or family picture!
11. Giamarese Farm
155 Fresh Ponds Rd., East Brunswick
732-821-9494
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Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm (call in advance; some activities may only be available on the weekends)>
Admission: $14 (admission without doing the corn maze and tractor ride is $4)
Enjoy corn and sunflower mazes, and a tractor ride. Afterward, browse the patch and pick out a few pumpkins to bring home. You can also pick other fall fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes and Indian corn.
Why we love it: Other crops available through December include mustard and turnip, plus apple picking is available through early October.
12. Argo’s Farm
1250 Lacey Road, Forked River
609-693-3513
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Hours: Throughout October; Wednesday-Friday, 1-6pm; Saturday and Sunday (and Monday, Oct. 11), 10am-6pm.
Admission: Monday-Friday, $12; Weekends and Columbus Day, Oct. 11, $15.
Enjoy a scenic ride on a wagon and a challenging two-acre corn maze. Other activities include a hay slide, cow train and pedal carts. On weekends, see cute piggies run through the farm’s pig race tracks.
Why we love it: The produce for sale at the market is GMO free. Want something a little sweeter? Ice cream is for sale, too!
13. R and J Farm
723 W. Herschel St., Galloway Township
609-593-6180
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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12-6pm; Friday, 12-7pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am-7pm; Halloween Day, 10:30am-4pm; Columbus Day Oct. 11, 10:30am-6pm.
Admission: Corn maze is $6
Explore twists and turns in this corn maze that has 14 location points. Each point has a question to help you fill out a crossword puzzle along the way. If you’re stuck on a question, the farm’s “corn cops” will be on site to help you navigate through to the end!
Why we love it: The maze is arranged in a way that’s easy to push strollers though.
14. Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton
609-924-2310
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Hours: Weekends, 10am-5pm through Oct. 31
Admission: $11
After exploring the corn maze at this family farm, check out the other activities for an action-packed fall day, including pony rides, duck races, live music and pumpkin picking. You can even decorate your pumpkin at the farm’s pumpkin-painting station.
Why we love it: The entrance fee is a great deal for all the activities to choose from each weekend at the farm!
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