Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here’s a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2020 season.
Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but worth checking out.
This year, things will be a little bit different. There are some activities that can still be done safely, and some that will be more challenging. Some might require reservations, whereas in the past they didn’t. We’ve contacted every venue on this list and will update when we hear back, or when we see new information on their website.
No matter what we say here, it’s still a good idea to follow the links for more information. It’s possible that with our ever-evolving situation, an organizer has made changes to the offerings, or even cancel them.
If you have questions about safety measure that aren’t addressed here, please call the venue or organizer.
We’ve classified these attractions as either scary or not scary (or both.) This classification just reflects how the attraction is advertised. Your opinion might differ! Know of others that should be included? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com.
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. In addition, we can not guarantee that all events adhere to the safety measures that are necessary at this time, so we encourage you to ask any questions of the organizer, to make your best decision, and to stay safe.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
Corn Mazes, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patches and more
These are not scary attractions and are suitable for younger kids.
Firefly Farm
4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough
770-722-1107
Each Saturday in October, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., families are welcome to visit the farm, including the Witch’s Haunted Barn, which features a whimsical take on spooky characters, for all ages. After visiting the barn, kids will receive a bag of candy. Other fun activities open to victims who visit the farm are petting the miniature donkeys and horses, visiting the chickens, and walking the pasture trail to the sunflower field, which is expected to bloom in October. Timed tickets are required, and are on sale now.
2020 Update: Confirmed!
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Huckleberry Trail Farm
143 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Siler City
919-432-4825
Open Saturdays and Sundays from September 26 to October 31
Activities include a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patches, cotton patches, and farmyard games.
2020 Update: The above information has been verified on the farm’s website but is subject to change.
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Medlin Farm
199 Woodland Church Road, Wake Forest
919-671-2079
Opening day September 26
Medlin Farm is offering pumpkin picking and take-home gem mining bags. There will be large carving pumpkins available.
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Lazy Hound Farms
207 Davis Road, Zebulon
919-504-3002
The season opened August 22.
Activities include a corn maze, hay rides, a kiddie maze, pumpkins, tractor train, farm animals, big slide, sunflower patch and more. There is also a night-time corn maze. Admission is $8 per person, with kids 2 and under free. That includes the tractor train rides, big slide and playground, kiddie maze, farm animals, and games. Hay ride is $3 and corn maze is $4.
Update: starting October 15th, they will have a haunted maze every Friday and Saturday night, 7:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., for $15.
2020 Update: All the above information is verified.
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Pumpkin Patch at Chestnut Ridge Community Farm
2902 Mt Willing Rd, Efland
919-304-2178
Hayrides, animals, crafts, games, a campfire, and, of course, pumpkins. Attendance will be limited to 40 people per a 2-hour time slot. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
$7 per person. 2 and udner free. Pumpkins sold separately.
2020 Update: Information is updated.
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Tractor’s Corn Maze
13912 Bold Run Hill Rd, Wake Forest
919-761-4090
October 3 through November 1, Saturdays and Sundays
8-acre corn maze, on-the-vine pumpkin picking. Also on Saturday nights: Corn Maze After Dark.
Admission: $8 (includes a pumpkin.) Children 2 and under are free. Cash only
2020 Update: The above information has been verified for 2020, but is subject to change. Look for updates on Facebook.
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Pumpkin Patch Express
Museum of Life + Science, 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham
919-220-5429
Saturdays and Sundays in October. Tickets go on sale in early September.
Climb aboard the Ellerbe Creek Railway for a journey to the Museum’s pumpkin patch. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home. In past years there have also been crafts, a hay maze, and a variety of carnival games. There will be changes to the event for this year, and we will update when we have that information. Pre-registration is required.
2020 Update: The above information is verified for 2020, but we are awaiting more details and will update when we receive them.
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Naylor Family Farm and Giant Corn Maze
6016 U.S. 401 N., Fuquay-Varina
910-249-2258
September 12th to November 2th, 2020
Monday to Thursday by appointment only. Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Attractions include a 10 acre corn maze, gem mining, a jump pad, farm animals, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, barrel train, play barn, farm tower fort, tire mountain, campfires, and more.
Admission is $18 per person ages 3 and up for a Farm Pass, which includes most of the activities offered on the farm. Ages 2 and under are free with a paying adult. Each person with a paying pass will receive a free pumpkin.
Additional options such as animal feed for the petting zoo, pick-a-pumpkin, and snacks and drinks are available for small additional fees.
2020 Update: There might be some changes for 2020, but the farm will open for fall activities.
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1870 Farm
1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill
919-590-4120
Dates TBA
$15 per ticket. Children under 1 are free. Goes on sale September 20th, 2020.
Tickets include one hour of access tot he farm to explore, animals in costume, feed for the animals, a small pumpkin or gourd, a pumpkin decorating kit, hands-on time with friendly farm animals. Limited to 20 people per time slot. That’s 2 people per acre.
2020 Update: The above information is on the farm’s website. Check back soon for dates and more updates.
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Hipp Farms Corn Maze & Field of Fun
Ballard Road and Highway 401 (across from 299 Ballard Road), Fuquay-Varina
919-669-5741
In 2019, this attraction operated on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 14th to October 31st.
10-acre corn maze, after dark maze, petting zoo, children’s hay maze, wagon ride, corn box, pony rides, duck races, pumpkin patch, sling shots, bounce houses, pedal kart race, hay hoist, corn cannon, more.
2020 Update: This attraction will not be taking place this season.
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Spring Haven Farm
5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill
919-407-1806
The Pumpkin Carving with Goats Festival takes place Tuesdays through Sundays from October 7 to 27.
Enjoy farm activities and pumpkin carving. Tickets must be purchased in advance and may sell out. Tickets are $13.50, plus the price of the pumpkin.
2020 Update: Confirmed.
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DJ’s Berry Patch
1223 Salem Church Road, Apex
919-600-4020
Visit website for details on pumpkin picking dates.
Pick your own pumpkin right. Price depends on size. Mums are also available for purchase.
2020 Update: Confirmed.
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Crossroads Corn Maze
3937 Louisbury Rd, Wake Forest
919-747-1324
October 2nd through November 1st, 2020
Activities include a giant corn maze, hay and rope mazes, and a hayride. A pumpkin is included with the hayride.
2020 Update: The corn maze has been confirmed for 2020.
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Gross Farms
1606 Pickett Rd., Sanford
919-498-6727
September 26th to November 1st, 2020
Prices TBA. In 2019, general admission was $3, and $10 included the corn maze.
Corn maze, and pumpkin patch. Tickets must be purchased online, subject to daily attendance availability.
2020 Update: Confirmed.
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The Family Farm on Avent Ferry
1719 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs
919-624-8172
Opening for pumpkins and mums on September 26th, 2020.
Sells NC grown pumpkins every fall as well as specialty gourds, pumpkins, corn stalks, and hay bales, has a vintage John Deere tractor on site for photos.
2020 Update: Confirmed
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Hill Ridge Farms Fall Pumpkin & Harvest Festival
703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville
919-556-5881
Activities include farm animal corral, fish feeding deck, kids’ play land, 80’ giant slide, picnic grounds, live music, train rides, covered wagon hay rides, pony rides, face painting, pumpkins for sale, and more scheduled special events.
2020 Update: The Pumpkin and Harvest Festival is not taking place in 2020.
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Hubb’s Farm
10276 US Hwy 421 North, Clinton
910-564-6709
September 26th to November 7th.
In 2020, Hubb’s Farm will have a corn maze and pumpkin patch from September 26th to November 7th. Also, enjoy fire pits, hay rides and more. There will also be a sunflower field and drive-in movies this fall.
2020 Update: The above information has been verified. They are working to utilize their 25 acres for fall activities, to enable plenty of social distancing. More details soon!
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Ken’s Korny Corn Maze
3175 Benson Highway, Garner
919-779-4765
Corn Maze Dates TBA (Sunflower fields are open in September)
Activities included a six acre corn maze, rope maze, hay maze, hay rides, farm animals, play areas, pumpkin patches, produce and garden center, and more.
2020 Update: The corn maze will open in the fall with restricted activities.
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Vollmer Farm “Back 40” Country Playground
677 NC Hwy 98 E, Bunn
919-496-3076
September 25th to November 1st, 2020
$12 admission. Under 2 years old free. Buy tickets
Activities include Back-Forty Playground, farm animals, hayride, pumpkin, one fan activity. There will also be holding movie nights on the farm. Kayaking on the pond, catch and release fishing, and gem mining available for an additional $5. Activities available by reservation only.
2020 Update: Confirmed.
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Perkins Orchard
5749 Barbee Road, Durham
919-491-9559
Bring the kids here to choose a pumpkin from their thousands of pumpkins available. Also shop for apples, cider, and more.
2020 Update: Confirmed
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Haunted Trails and Haunted Houses
These attractions might be too scary for younger children.
Haunted Forest at Panic Point
2808 Cedar Creek Rd, Youngsville
919-526-8612
September 19 – November 7. Visit website for specific dates.
Haunted forest, Dark Trail, Howling Hayride, Killers in the Corn
Tickets: $20 to $35, depending on the date and when you purchase the tickets.
2020 Update: The above information was verified on the website but is subject to change. All staff and patrons must wear a mask. Read about more precautions.
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Granville Haunt Farm
4534 US Highway 15, Oxford
919-725-9543
Every Friday and Saturday night from October 9th to October 31st
This is a drive-through attraction. You’ll remain in your car the whole time.
Vehicle with one person: $10
Vehicle with two people: $20
Vehicle with three or four people: $25
Vehicle with five to nine people: $45
Vehicle with ten or ore people: $60
Children age 5 or under: Free
2020 Update: Confirmed
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Haunted Hills Terror Trail
Shakori Hills Community Arts Center
1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Pittsboro
October 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, 2020
This is a drive-through attraction. You’ll remain in your car. Ticket must be purchased in advance.
$35 per car for dates through October 10th, and $45 per car for remaining dates. You can have as many people in the car as there are seatbelts.
2020 Update: New for 2020! More info
Haunted Asylum at Comic World
Comic World
122 E Gannon Avenue, Zebulon
October 31, 2020 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This one-day family-friendly event includes a “haunted asylum,” costume contest and candy.
2020 Update: Verified. More info.
Darkside Haunted Estates
Big Daddy’s Farms, 11959 N.C. 222 W., Middlesex
919-269-8620 and 919-818-8748
Fridays and Saturdays from September 26th to November 7th, 2020, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Activities include Fright Trail, Insane Asylum, JoJo’s Clown Town, The Slaughterhouse, Mayhem Hayride, Rotten Korr Cemetery, Skully’s Inlet and The Bundie Hotel. There’s a hayride through a ghost town and then a haunted trail that takes you into 20 buildings.
Adults: $20; Children 10 and under: $12
Parking is $2
They are also offering a behind-the-scenes tour on October 10th and 17th, during the day, and a “Darkside in the Dark” experience on November 7th. (Just a glow stick to guide you.)
2020 Update: Verified on website. Please read about their new safety precautions.
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Clayton Fear Farm
1620 Loop Rd, Clayton
919-553-0016
Selected dates from October 2nd to 31st, 2020
$22
Haunted hayride and maze. Buy tickets in advance.
2020 Update: Confirmed.
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Hollerin Haunts Hayride
2914 Bud Johnson Road, Clinton
Selected dates from September 25 to November 13
Haunted Hayride, Corn Maze, Zombie Paintball
Haunted hayride: $25
Haunted corn maze: $15
Zombie Paintball (75 rounds) $15
Combo tickets available
2020 Update: The above information has been verified on the website, but is subject to change.
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Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Departs on Fayetteville St, Raleigh
919-371-2653
Tours are given on weekends throughout the year.
Family friendly 1.5 mile walking tour for ages 8 and older combines local ghost stories, folklore, and history and takes guests through the Raleigh City Cemetery and several ghost sites in downtown Raleigh.
Tickets: $18.19 for age 15 and older, and $13 for children 8-14. They must be purchased online.
2020 Update: The above information has been verified on the website, but is subject to change.
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Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Tour
Departs from American Tobacco Campus (Mellow Mushroom), Durham
919-371-2653
Tours are given on weekends throughout the year. Family friendly 1.5 mile walking tour for ages 8 and older combines local ghost stories, folklore, and history and takes guests through downtown Durham and five to six ghost, paranormal & haunted destinations.
Tickets: $18.19 for age 15 and older, and $13.56 for children 8-14. They must be purchased online.
2020 Update: The above information has been verified on the website, but is subject to change. More info
Harvested Farm Nightmares
Ken’s Produce & Garden Center / Ken’s Korny Corn Maze, 3175 Benson HWY (HWY 50), Garner
919-779-4765
2020 Update: Canceled for 2020.
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Aberdeen Fear Factory
10570 Hwy 211, Aberdeen
910-944-0908
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from September 25th to November 7th
Largest indoor haunt in North Carolina. Zombie paintball option
Tickets: $25 per person for admission. $15 for zombie outbreak paintball
2020 Update: Confirmed
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Xtreme Haunt: A Zombie Shooting Experience
7460 Highway 98/Wake Forest Rd, Durham
919-646-4119
Visitors ride on a 40-foot military truck with mounted paintball guns to shoot at roaming zombies in the dark.
2020 Update: Check back soon.
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Both Scary and Not Scary
Phillips Farms of Cary
6701 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary
919-377-8989
Open weekends from September 19 – November 1. In addition the farm will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, new for 2020.
Haunted Farm: haunted maze, haunted hayride, more
Daytime Activities: Pumpkin patch, pre-picked pumpkins, corn maze, Family Fun Park
Sunflower Experience: Started in September
2020 Update: The above information has been verified, but is subject to change. Some changes have been made for 2020. Read about them here.
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McKee’s Cornfield Maze (Cedar Creek Farm)
5011 Kiger Road, Rougemont
919-732-8065
Daytime maze and haunted maze, farm animals, pumpkins, hayride, barrel train ride, swing area, corn and hay bale play areas.
Daytime Maze
Haunted Maze
2020 Update: Check back soon.
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The 13th Door Haunted Manor
970 Frank Timberlake Road, Timberlake
Remaining dates: October 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31.
In addition there’s a movie night October 25, and a Kids’ Carnival in the afternoon of October 31.
Haunted house and trail
Kids Carnival
Movie Nights
Trick or Treating
2020 Update: Confirmed
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Sarah Eagen says
Wow, this is a big list! Thanks