Find local corn mazes and hay rides here!

Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in California?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in California, sorted by county. Some are huge corn mazes with hayrides, pumpkins, corn cannons, inflatables and others are simple corn mazes with little else.  Most also have loads of pumpkins to choose from.  To really make it fun for  your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn cannon, cow train, inflatables, farm animals, pumpkin patch or zip lines.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. A LWAYS call before you go to confirm whether they are open this year and any requirements, they don't always report changes to me, and many closed permanently due to the covid lockdowns!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!

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Updates for November 2025

November: Corn mazes aren't open until late July or August - Same with Pumpkin patches. And if you are looking for a pumpkin patch, this website for pumpkin patches). You may also want to try the latest fun, Zombie Paintball, see this website!.

Corn mazes, sorted by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Orange County

  • Irvine Park Railroad - Train Rides, pumpkin patch, panning for gold, child-friendly haunted house, hay rides, pumpkin bounce house, hay maze, cookie decorating, carnival games, pony rides, picture stands, face painting and a lot more fun for the entire family to enjoy. Irvine Park Railroad is located at 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869. Phone: (714) 997-3968. Email: info@irvineparkrailroad.com or click here for our contact form. For directions: click here.
    Open: Monday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm; Pumpkin Patch - mid-September - October 31st,
    Join us for our Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off Great Pumpkin Weigh Off is Saturday, in September (see their website for this year's date)  at 9am. $8 a ticket.(last reported in 2024) - thousands of dollars in cash and prizes will be awarded.
    Irvine Park Railroad pumpkin patch
    Entrance into the Pumpkin Patch is FRE
    E. The 2024 cost to ride the train is $8.00 per person.(last reported in 2024) - children 12 months and younger ride FREE. For full details and pricing on all other activities, click here. Centrally-located in Orange County, Irvine Park Railroad offers great food for purchase from hot dogs and hamburgers to cotton candy and ICEEs. There are plenty of shade-covered benches throughout the Pumpkin Patch to enjoy a great picnic.
    Irvine Park Railroad pumpkin patch tractor races
    Visit Irvine Regional Park's other activities including Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park fun and unique bike rentals that can be enjoyed by single riders or an entire family; paddle boat rentals, the OC Zoo and pony rides. Bike and paddle boat rentals are open daily.
    Irvine Park Railroad welcomes schools and groups for Pumpkin Patch tours; call (714) 997-3968 ext. 2230 for weekday group rates.
    Parking Fees for Irvine Regional Park: Weekdays are $3.00 per vehicle and weekends $5.00 per vehicle .(last reported in 2024). For additional information, including coupons and photos from last year's event, please visit us online at https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/content/pumpkin-patch.. (UPDATED: July 16, 2024)
     [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS) 
     
  • Mariners Park Halloween Spooktacular - trunk-or-treat, a haunted maze, games, bounce houses, costume prizes, food trucks
    Crean Mariners Branch Library, 1300 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Phone: 949-270-8150. Open: October 30, 2021 from 3 pm to dusk. Come out for the 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Mariners Park! There will be a and fun for the whole family! 3 pm Event starts (Trunk or Treat, Bounce Houses, Carnival games, Food Trucks, and Haunted Maze)
    3:15 pm Band set #1 (Brandon Wildish @brandonwildish)
    4 pm Costume Contest
    5:15 pm Band set #2 (Brandon Wildish @brandonwildish)
    6 pm Event ends !
     [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: September 8, 2025, JBS)