Find local corn mazes and hay rides here!

Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Northwest Michigan?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Northwest Michigan, 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

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Antrim County

  • Royal Farms Inc. - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
    10445 N. US 31, Ellsworth/ Atwood, MI 49729. Phone: 231 599-3222. Email: royalfarms@torchlake.com. Directions: Royal Farms is located on US 31, approximately 10 miles south of Charlevoix. Click here for a map and directions. Open: May 1st to Memorial Day weekend: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend: Monday to Saturday 8 am 7 pm and Sunday 8 am to 6 pm Labor Day weekend to October 31st: Sunday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm November to December 24th: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Call for picking dates on fruit, corn maze is open September-October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Welcome to our environmentally friendly Farm! Royal Farms is a boutique like farm market that specializes in fresh quality fruit, vegetables, cherry products, Montmorency and Balaton Cherry juice concentrate, flowers, gifts and more. They feature an in house pastry chef, with lots of pastries, pies and goodies to choose from. Royal Farms is verified with the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 12, 2025, JBS) 

Benzie County

Charlevoix County

Emmet County

Grand Traverse County (including Old Mission Peninsula)

  • Gallaghers Farm Market - corn maze, farm animals, pumpkins, mixed vegetables
    7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-947-1689. Email: gallaghersfarmmarkettc@gmail.com. Directions: 3-1/2 miles W of Traverse City on M-72. Open: July 1 to Labor Day from 8 am to 8 pm; otherwise 8 am to 6 pm. The market offers local fresh fruits and vegetables in season. These include strawberries, sweet and tart cherries, blueberries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, apples, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins and many more. Home baked goods, homemade jams, jellies, local wines, cherry products, honey, maple syrup, corn maze and petting farm. Your whole family can spend the day at our farm exploring our pumpkin patch, visiting the farm animals, and shopping for homemade or homegrown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and other items. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 12, 2025, JBS) 
  • Ghost Farm of Kingsley - straw or hay bale maze, haunted house, haunted trail, Trick-or-treating event,
    5010 Peirce Rd, Kingsley, MI 49649. Phone: 231-645-1447. Email: ghostfarm@live.com. Open: Ravencrow's Revenge Haunted Walk and The Cursed Barn Haunt Event and our lights our hay maze is Every Friday and Saturday, from 7 pm to 11 pm, October 3 pm to November 1; Cobby's Hay Maze is open every Saturday and Sunday, from 12 pm to 5 pm October 4 pm to October 26; Trick - or - Treat Spooky Walk is October 18th and October 25th from 12pn to 5 pm. Directions: From Traverse City, Head south on Garfield Road approximately 10 minutes into the Village of Kingsley. At the intersection of Garfield and M-113 take a left (this intersection is a blinking yellow light in Kingsley). Heading east, you will go about 4 miles, turn left onto Peirce Road Head north about 1.5 miles. Ghost Farm of Kingsley's driveway is on the left side about 400 ft before the dead end of Peirce Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Ravencrow's Revenge Haunted Wal k 2014- The Farmer is back and is dealing with an infestation of crow's. He seeks the help of the witch in the woods much to his regret. $9/ticket The Cursed Barn Haunt $5/ticket.Fear Deal-Both haunts for $13. Spooky Trick-or-Treat Walk: Children come in costume to trick-or-treat through our spooky haunted walk. Cobby's Hay Maze. Go through an indoor hay bale maze and find each stamp point to help Cobby solve a farm mystery. $5 per ticket.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 28, 2025, JBS) 
  • Jacob's Corn Maze, Fruit Vegetable Market and U-Pick - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, horse-drawn hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours,  weddings, special events, live music, a bar & restaurant
    7100 E. Traverse highway (m-72 West), Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-632-6293. Email: jacobs.corn.maze@charter.net. Open: Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, October 29, 2011 Hours Sunday 1 pm to 7 pm Mondays 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm Thursday 10 am to 6 pm Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Self serve before and after these hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located 3.5 miles from West Grand Traverse Bay on West M-72. Our farm is on the left, has a big silo, and is 3/4 of a mile past the big windmill. Click here for a map and directions. Saskatoons available for U-Pick Saturday, July 9 through Sunday, July 17; Frozen Saskatoons available after that until they sell out; Raspberries available for U-Pick Tuesday, July 12 through mid-August, 2011; Frozen Raspberries available after that until they sell out. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We have our very own Horticulturist/Educator on-site. He is available to teach to any group. School groups love him! Northern Michigan's premier Farm & Corn Maze!. We offer weddings, special events, live music, a bar & restaurant. Come join us for some outdoor fun!
    Experience our vibrant U-Pick Orchard where the selection of fresh fruits change all summer long..  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 12, 2025, JBS) 

Kalkaska County

Leelanau County

  • Gallaghers Farm Market - corn maze, cherries, pumpkins, mixed vegetables
    7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684. Phone: 231-947-1689. Email: SLAM M77@aol.com. Directions: 3-1/2 mi. W of Traverse City on M-72. Home baked goods, local fruits and vegetables in season, homemade jams, jellies, local wines, cherry products, honey, maple syrup, corn maze and petting farm. Open: June 15-October 31, 8 am to 8 pm.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 12, 2025, JBS) 

Manistee County

Missaukee County

  • Geers Farms - pumpkins, gourds, wagon rides, harvest decorations, Straw bale maze
    5600 W. Geers Road, McBain, MI 49657. Phone: 231-825-4032. Email us at: info@geersfarms.com. -Open 10 am to 6 pm every weekend in October -Private groups may arrange other times -Restrooms available inside the activity building -Watch them make donuts inside the activity building, also available for purchase -Straw bale maze -pumpkins are pre picked, but also some in patch for you to pick -Take a wagon and walk out to the patch or ride the horse and wagon and get dropped off -pumpkins are weighed on an old fashioned scale and charged by the pound -fun picture opportunities -farm animals to pet -balloon bounce for kids -wagon rides led by draft horses -free parking.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 28, 2025, JBS) 

Wexford County

  • Pahl's Pumpkin Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, wagon rides, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    11168 N M37, Buckley, MI 49620. Phone: 231-269-4400. Alternate Phone: 231-620-1242. Open: from September 28th to October 31st; 7 Days A week from 10 am to 6:30 pm. Directions: From Traverse City- Head South on M-37 for 18 miles. When you enter the village of Buckley take a right at the yellow blinking light. Continue for 1.2 miles and turn in the 2nd driveway to your left after the big curve. If you are coming from the South- Take M-37 from Mesick for just under 7 miles. You will see Pahl's Country Store on the right just before the big curve. Click here for a map and directions. Barrel train rides, tractor pulled wagon rides, concessions, and face painting are weekends only; The pony rides, corn mazes, hay maze, and animal viewing are available every day; Field trips are welcome if scheduled in advance. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We sell gourds, straw, squash, corn stalk bundles, costumes, snacks, animal feed, produce, decorations, baked goods and lots more. Weekend concessions include hot dogs, cider, donuts, hot chocolate, and more. All rides are 3$. The mazes are free. No cost to enter.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: October 28, 2025, JBS)