Getting lost in one of the corn mazes in New Jersey is a fall ritual that everyone can get on board with—from themed mazes with challenges at every turn to kid-friendly ones that don’t require adult supervision—there’s an NJ corn maze that will entertain you and your kids. Figuring out how to get out of the maze is where the real fun happens (and it’s a great way to work on those problem-solving skills). Even better, a corn maze is often on farms with other seasonal activities, so you can make it a day of fall fun by hopping on a hayride, picking pumpkins, and even shooting off a corn cannon. Scroll down to find the best NJ corn maze for your family and get ready for an a-maze-ing day. And for more fall fun, check out where to go apple picking in NJ. (featured image taken at Happy Day Farm)
20+ Corn Mazes In New Jersey To Challenge Every Age
Northern NJ corn mazes
Many corn mazes in New Jersey donate money to a good cause. Photo Credit: istock/Alex Potemkin
Alstede Farms – Fall activities are happening now through early November
Whether you wander through their Giant A-Maze-Ing Corn Maze, Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail, or Evergreen Adventure Maze—you’ll find all kinds of fall labyrinth fun at Alsteded Farms. After solving the maze challenges, stop by the market, pick your own apples, pumpkins, raspberries, and peaches, and indulge in some tasty treats. Kids will love to feed the animals, take a pony ride, and climb aboard the haywagon, while parents can stop in for a wine tasting.
Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Donaldson Farms – September 7-October 31
Try out this corn maze in NJ and help support a good cause—$1 from every ticket sold goes to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Expect to get through this maze in about an hour and if you surrender, there’s an easy exit.
358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Fairfield Farms – Fall activities start September 21
This farm is great for littles who can navigate the child-friendly corn maze without help. You can also take hayrides, solve a rope maze, and do a pumpkin slingshot at this farm.
177 Big Piece Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004
Ort Farms – Now-October 31
Test your skills at this family-friendly corn maze and then take a spin around the farm on a carriage ride, train ride, or Monster Truck. Each weekend, there will also be face painting and live music. There’s also a hay bale maze for littles that’s easy for them to tackle on their own.
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Stony Hill Farms – Now-November 3
This giant NJ corn maze has cool features—like photo-worthy bridges connecting winding paths and misleading lanes. You can also play games stationed throughout the maze to find the exit faster or get the number of the Maze Master to guide you through. Finishing this maze may take a few hours, which is just part of the fun. On select Saturdays in October, the maze stays open late, so bring a flashlight for an evening adventure.
15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Wightman Farms – Fall fun is happening now
Welcome to Mazeland, where you will experience seven mazes and puzzles, including a giant corn maze, a hay bale one, paver mazes, a rock labyrinth, and more. Admission includes scenic hayrides and entry to the apple-picking orchard (the cost of apples is extra).
1111 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Central NJ corn mazes
Many corn mazes in New Jersey are filled with other fall activities. Photo Credit: istock/emholk
Bullock Farms – September 21-October 27
With many trails, this NJ corn maze is a six-acre challenge (it’s on a hillside, so watch out for steep parts). There’s also a platform your family can climb to see the 100-acre farm offering breathtaking views. And for your littles, they can explore two smaller mazes.
83 Emleys Hill Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Emery’s Berry Farm – September 23-October 29, weekends
With lots of fall activities, Emery’s caters to all ages. The main two-acre corn maze is a Treasure Hunt, with a straw bale maze to explore for littles. The farm also has hayrides (weekends only), farm animals, a pumpkin display, and a farm market and bakery.
346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Etsch Farms – Open weekends in September and October
This eight-acre maze has a kid-friendly crossword puzzle game embedded within it for an extra challenge. If that sounds too much, check out the smaller, easier maze, which kids can do independently.
556 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Happy Day Farm – September 14-November 3, select dates
At this popular farm, the 10th-anniversary corn maze has two paths—one littles can do in less than 30 minutes and a more challenging, hour-long one for your older crew. And if you can’t figure it out, text a maze master for hints.
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Howell Living History Farm – Starting September 21 on weekends
This four-acre corn maze has two miles of trails (and music playing throughout). It includes a Victory Bridge and Maze Master Tower, which are great for taking photos of the kids. There are also maze games with hidden clues, time clocks, and group flags.
70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530
Johnson’s Corner Farm – September 7-October 31
This corn maze in NJ is only open on weekends, during their fall Harvest Festivals. Come for the labyrinth, and stay for the duck races, gem mining, sunflower stroll, live music, food tent, and hayrides for pumpkin and apple picking.
133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm – September 7-October 27
Get lost in their family-friendly corn maze, take a hayride tour of their sprawling 325-acre farm, or wander through their sunflower photo trail. There is also an Animal Farm and festive farm weekends with food trucks, live music, and Tomasello Winery.
2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041
Lee Turkey Farm – Fall activities start in September
Sign up to be a Lee Farm Picking Club member, and then you can pick all the pumpkins and then head to the corn maze—don’t forget to say hi to the turkeys along the way.
201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Norz Hill Farm & Market – Fall Harvest Days start September 14
The themed corn maze also has a purpose—this year’s theme donates to Miles for Monsters Inc., a local charity helping individuals with Duchesne Muscular Dystrophy live their best lives. After finding your way out of the maze, pick a pumpkin, visit the Kid’s Corner, shop in the Farm Market, and more.
120 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Schaefer Farms – Pumpkin Picking is available on weekends beginning September 21
At Schaefer Farms, explore a corn maze, pick pumpkins with the family, see the adorable farm animals, eat delicious food, and pick up treats from the farmstand. If you’re up for a scare, the Halloween-themed Farm of Horrors happens after dark.
1051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
Snyder’s Farm – Fall Festival: Weekends starting October 5-27
This NJ farm has a corn maze and plenty of activities for your littles, including wagon rides, pumpkin picking, and live music. Kids will be all over the jumbo jumper, hay bale maze, corn boxes, a giant spider web, corn cribs, bowling, a wooden train, and rubber duck races. FYI, they currently don’t take credit cards, so bring cash or visit their ATM on site.
586 South Middlebush Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
Von Thun Farms – September 14-October 27
There’s a giant corn maze at both locations celebrating country music artist Luke Bryan, plus a bunch of kid-friendly farm attractions, like pumpkin bowling and big pumpkin tic-tac-toe, which means you can have a whole day of fall fun. If you want fun after dark, explore the Moonlight Corn Maze at the South Brunswick location only.
South Brunswick: 519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Washington: 438 NJ Highway 57, Washington, NJ 07882
Southern NJ corn mazes
Many NJ corn mazes include special games, riddles, and hidden clues to make it an exciting adventure. Photo Credit: NJ MOM
Argos Farm – Opens September 14
This NJ corn maze is on 2 acres, and there are other kid-friendly attractions on this farm, including hay slides, a zip line, and an oversized chair where littles can sit for a photo for the gram. Enjoy some tasty treats while you are there.
1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Coombs Barnyard – Barnyard Bash starting October 1
This corn maze requires flashlights for a non-scary corn maze in the dark, and don’t miss the Barnyard Bash with pumpkin picking, barrel train rides, and barnyard animals. Coombs also has a Pay It Forward Pumpkins, a pumpkin flower-arranging event that encourages gratitude and kindness.
20 NJ-77, Elmer, NJ 08318
Hedge Field Farms – opening day September 28, 2024
Enjoy their handmade corn maze, take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, stroll through their sunflower field, or bounce on their bounce houses this fall.
609 Garton Road Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Indian Acres Tree Farm – Pumpkin picking starts September 21
You’ll have a ball trying to find the scarecrows hidden in their small and giant mazes and then picking the perfect pumpkin. There’s also a barrel train ride, a farm-themed playground, and goats and alpacas for petting.
111 Tuckerton Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
McCann’s Farm – Fall Fest- October 5-26
This corn maze in NJ includes a wagon ride to the maze and a pumpkin to bring home. There’s also a Saturday night flashlight tag in the maze, followed by a cozy bonfire.
1065 Aura Road, Monroeville, NJ 08343
R and J Farm – Open daily starting September 21
Don’t worry if you get lost in this corn maze — you can always ask a “corn cop” for help. Then, you can take a family-friendly hayride to the pumpkin patch.
723 W. Herschel St., Galloway, NJ 08215
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