On the North Shore we’re lucky to have a variety of local farms nearby, where we can enjoy fun fall activities, like hayrides and corn mazes. Check out this list and don’t miss our Apple Picking & Festivals Guide too!
North Shore Corn Mazes & Hayrides
Corn Mazes
Kimball Farm, Haverhill – Check out this Boston Celtics Themed Corn Maze from September 6 – November 3, 2024. Open Fridays: 5-9pm, Saturdays: 10am-9pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm. In addition to the Corn Maze they have an animal interaction area, hayrides (on Sat. & Sun. only) and fresh fruits and vegetables available for purchase at the Farm Stand. Hayrides: $6; Corn Maze: Adults: $15, Kids: $11 (13 & under), $5 discount for active duty and veterans.
Marini Farm, Ipswich – The 2024 Corn Maze theme is Circus. Marini Farm will take you on a scavenger hunt through their 8 acre corn maze, and if you find all the hidden stations the secret word will be revealed, and a maze master will be born! Open Saturdays and Sunday, 10am-6pm in September and then Friday: 4-10pm, Saturday: 10am-10pm and Sunday: 10am-6pm in October. You can also enjoy a hayride, Halloween events, baked goods and other attractions. Corn Maze: $18.99 per person (age 3+), Military & Senior Discount: $2.00 off with valid ID.
Connors Farm, Danvers – Dive into a prehistoric world as you navigate through the Dinosaur Corn Maze! Perfect for all ages, this adventure will have you exploring twists, turns and surprises at every corner. Open daily from August 31-November 3, 2024, from 8am-6pm. Admission is $14.99 (online, advanced purchase) on weekdays, $19.99 at the gate and $19.99 (online, advanced purchase) on weekends, $24.99 at the gate. Children 1 and under are free and active military and direct family, as well as seniors can save $1. Admission includes: Putnamville Railroad, Dinosaur Corn Maze, hay rides, ropes course, jumping pillows, pedal carts, Fort Connors, play areas and more!
Hayrides
Kimball Farm in Haverhill, Marini Farm in Ipswich; and Connors Farm in Danvers are all offering hayrides. Please see above for details.
Brooksby Farm, Peabody – Take a hayride out to the orchard for apple picking. Brooksby Farm also has a fun play yard, barnyard animals, Fall Fairytale Trail, farm store with many delicious homemade treats and more. Open daily, except Mondays, from 9am-4pm. No admission, but in order to ride the hayride and enter the orchard you must purchase an apple picking bag. Small bags are $14 (include orchard admission for 2 people), medium bags are $25 (4 people) and large bags are $40 (6 people). Children 1 year and under are free.
Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury – Take a hayride out to the orchards for apple picking on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am-3pm. Hayrides run 9/13 to 10/14, weather permitting. They are free with the purchase of any picking container or $5 per person, ages 3+. Small containers are $12 (include orchard admission for 2 people), medium bags are $24 (4 people) and large bags are $40 (6 people). Cider Hill Farm also has a farm store (with the highest rated cider donuts in our North Shore Moms audience) along with a barnyard, play areas, food and often live music.
Endicott Park, Danvers – Head to Endicott Park on Tuesdays from 3-5pm for free hayrides. These will run from 9/10 through the fall. (Check back for exact end date.) Hop on board behind the Carriage House for a nice ride on the lesser traveled roads of the park.
Smolak Farms, North Andover – Hop-on hayrides run from 10am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall. Prices for hayrides vary depending on the theme of the weekend. On Saturday, 9/15, join a Magical Hayride, where riders will make three stops in the orchard to meet Disney friends. Each child will receive a donut, animal food, goodie bag and 1/2 peck apples picking bag. Tickets are $22 per any child who wants to receive a goodie bag and $7 per adult (for the hayride). Themed hayrides will take off at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm. Please note that tickets can not be purchased in advance and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each ride is capped at 25 riders per hayride.
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