Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches, fall farm activities, and more for the 2026 season.
Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.
The attractions on this list are family-friendly. Some attractions host both scary and non-scary activities, so make sure to read the details.
Know of others that should be included? Email info@triangleonthecheap.com.
Interested in a scary experience? Check out this list of Raleigh area haunted trails (to be updated soon)!
Please also check our huge list of fall festivals in the Triangle in 2026.
Willing to drive a little farther and explore fall attractions around the state of North Carolina? Check out these hayrides, corn mazes and pumpkin patches in the Charlotte area.
Want to have your fall attraction get extra attention here or on the list of Fall Festivals and Halloween Parties? Just email info@triangleonthecheap.com.
Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and more
The attractions in this section are suitable for children, and are not intended to be scary. Some of these events might also have a scary component, and we are including that information as well.
B² Farm
B² Farm
1500 Tilley Farm Road, Rougemont, NC 27572
919-819-2637
Dates starting October 3, 2026.
$14 per person.
Admission includes the corn maze, tractor riding, bounce pad, corn pit, obstacle course, axe throwing, giant slide, hay mountain, pumpkin patch, and more.
The Witch’s Haunted Barn
Firefly Farm
4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, NC
919-780-4732
Every Saturday (and some Fridays) in October 2026.
$13 (children 2 and under get in free)
This is a low-priced, family-friendly activity. It’s not meant to be a very scary experience, but, instead, a whimsical look at Halloween, so it should be suitable for all kids of all ages. Before or after visiting the haunted barn, you can explore the farm and meet mini donkeys, horses, and chickens. Bring a picnic or buy lunch from a food truck on site.
Holder Hill Farm
Holder Hill Farm
4822 Holder Road, Durham, NC
919-605-3818
Opening day is September 18, 2026.
Admission is $18 and includes all farm activities and one pumpkin from the patch.
Thousands of pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, nature trail, hay mountain, corn pit, and farm animals.
More info.
Phillips Farms of Cary
Phillips Farm of Cary
6701 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary
919-377-8989
Dates start September 19, 2026.
$22.13 per person (2 and under get in free)
Activities include a corn maze, wagon ride, cow train, family fun park, and sunflower field.
Check their Facebook page for updates on weather closures.
Huckleberry Trail Farm
Huckleberry Trail Farm
143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, NC
919-432-4825
Dates from September 27 to October 26, 2026. Tickets range from $10 to $12.
The attractions include a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patches (pumpkins sold separately), cotton patches, a mini Field of Dreams, and farmyard games.
More info.
Pumpkin Patch Express
Museum of Life + Science
433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, NC
919-220-5429
Every Saturday and Sunday starting September 26 through the end of October 2026.
Admission the the museum is $24, and tickets to the event are $16 (2 and under get in free).
Take the Ellerbe Creek Railway to the pumpkin patch, and pick out a pumpkin. Decorate your pumpkin, go through the hay maze, enjoy fall activities, and then ride the Ellerbe Creek Railway back.
More info.
McKee Cornfield Maze
McKee Cornfield Maze
5011 Kiger Road, Rougemont, NC
919-732-8065
September 26 to October 31, 2026.
$16 (children 2 and under get in for free). Military (with Military ID) gets $1 off tickets
12-acre adventurous maze for families and a smaller maze for children. Ticket also includes hayrides, pumpkin patch, animals, barrel train ride, play areas, corn hole, ice cream, and more.
More info.
Naylor Family Farm and Giant Corn Maze
Naylor Family Farm and Giant Corn Maze
6016 U.S. 401 N., Fuquay-Varina, NC
910-591-1965
Dates from September 19 to November 1, 2026.
Farm Passes are $25.86 ($24 + $1.86 fee).
Farm Pass includes the corn maze, farm animals, pumpkin patch (includes a pumpkin), hayrides, flashlight maze, and much more! There are a few additional paid activities you can add onto your pass such as the Super Mega Ride-n-Slide.
More info.
Spring Haven Farm
Spring Haven Farm
5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, NC
919-407-1806
Dates from September 30 to November 1, 2026.
Admission includes access to all the animals, tractor train rides, bubble barn, farm games, activity book for kids, and more. For an additional $9 to $15, you can carve a pumpkin with goats!
More info.
Gross Farms
Gross Farms
1606 Pickett Rd., Sanford, NC
919-498-6727
Dates from September 26 to November 1, 2026.
Passes ranging from $5 to $50, $1 off military discount (with ID).
Attractions include a corn maze, pumpkin patch, playgrounds, Tom’s Tunnel, Pumpkin Jump, Jump Pad, hayrides, and more!.
More info.
Crossroads Corn Maze
Crossroads Corn Maze
5712 Watkins Road, Wendell, NC
919-747-1324
October 2 to November 1, 2026.
$17 for ages 13+; $14 for ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under.
Activities include a giant corn maze, hay maze, lawn games, a hayride, and more! A pumpkin is included with the hayride.
More info.
Hill Ridge Farm
Hill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC
919-556-5881
Dates from September 19 to November 6, 2026.
Wednesday through Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
$24.95 per person, kids 2 and under enter free, $2 military discount. There is also a super pass available for $29.95 per person that includes a prospector gem mining bag and a souvenir duck for the duck race.
Activities included in general admission are the wagon, train, and carousel rides, a pumpkin, corn maze, and much more!
More info.
Hubb’s Farm
Hubb’s Farm
10276 US Hwy 421 North, Clinton, NC
910-564-6709
Dates from September 19 to November 7, 2026.
Tickets will go on sale September 8, 2026. Pricing information to come.
Fall Festival, corn maze, animal encounters, pumpkin patch, and lots of farm activities.
Perkins Orchard
Perkins Orchard
5749 Barbee Road, Durham, NC
919-491-9559
Dates starting September 15, 2026.
They offer a pumpkin painting package for $12 that includes 1 pumpkin and supplies for decorating it. There are other fall treats such as candy apples available for purchase.
More info.
Page Farms
Page Farms
6100 Mount Herman Road, Raleigh, NC 27617
919-451-5534
Open Tuesday through Sunday from September 19 to November 1, 2026.
Admission is $14 Tuesday-Friday, and $18 Saturday and Sunday.
Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, a barnyard playground, and more!
Pope Farms
Pope Farms
1008 Bethlehem Road, Knightdale, NC
919-796-6784
Opening for the season on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Admission starts at $10 (price varies depending on activities).
Enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and shop farm fresh products.
The Family Farm on Avent Ferry
The Family Farm
1719 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs, NC
919-624-8172
Opening day is Saturday, September 19, 2026.
More info about pumpkin season here.
Ken’s Korny Corn Maze
Ken’s Korny Corn Maze
3175 Benson Highway, Garner, NC
919-779-4765
Now open for the 2026 Fall season.
Enjoy mini golf, the corn maze, duck races, gourd checkers, photo ops, a tire mountain, and so many more activities.
More info here.
DJ’s Berry Patch
DJ’s Berry Patch
1223 Salem Church Road, Apex, NC
919-600-4020
They plan to open by the last week of September 2026.
More info to come.
Vollmer Farm “Back 40” Country Playground
Vollmer Farm
677 NC Hwy 98 E, Bunn, NC
919-496-3076
Opening day is Saturday, October 3, 2026.
More information about pricing and activities to come soon!
Pumpkin Patch at Chestnut Ridge Community Farm
Chestnut Ridge Community Farm
2902 Mt. Willing Road, Efland, NC
919-304-2178
Check back soon for 2026 info.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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