Choose Your Own Adventure: Haunted Hayrides & Traditional Hayrides are Both Rolling Through West Michigan in 2024

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Haunted Hayrides & Fall Hayrides in West Michigan

One of West Michigan’s favorite fall activities is taking a hayride through the colorful fall leaves or a picturesque apple orchard. And for those looking for a scare, there are haunted hayrides in the area, too.

Traditional hayrides are a staple at many family farms, but haunted hayrides seem to be growing in popularity, too.

Either way, it’s a bonus if there are donuts & cider at the end!

Whether pulled by horses or a tractor – or with zombies jumping out at you – hayrides are a great way to enjoy what fall offers in West Michigan.

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Fall Hayrides & Haunted Hayrides, Listed

Find both on this list. We’ll let you decide whether you want a little spooky in your wagon this year or not!

Fall Fun in Alpine Township
Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
Hayride
Hayride in Alpine Township
3025 6 Mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Catch a ride on the wagon to head to the south end of Ed Dunneback and Girls.

They'll drop you off at the corn maze and pick you up again when you're done.

Included with admission.

Hayride Times:
Fri: 12 PM - 5 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM
Farm Open Hours
Mon: Closed
Tues & Thur: 9 AM - 8 PM
Wed & Fri: 9 AM - 9 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
Also at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers, Play Area, Serves Alcohol

Fall Fun in Grand Haven
Bethke Farms
Hayride
Hayride in Grand Haven
12124 136th Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Come out and take a 15+ minute tractor-driven hayride around Bethke Farm.

Have fun, see spooky and fun scenes, familiar characters, see the 15+ acres of pumpkins and have the kids smiling.

Hayrides are approximately every 30 minutes during open hours on the weekends, and after 4:30 on weekdays or by appointment.

This hayride has side-rails, so the kids will be secure, and enjoy themselves.

$5 per person, free for infants under one
Farm Open Hours
Mon – Thurs: 4 PM – 7 PM
Fri - Sun: 10 AM – 7 PM

Opening September 21, 2024
No Admittance fee to enter farm
Also at Bethke Farms
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Caledonia
Deep Roots Produce
Hayride
Hayride in Caledonia
8410 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302
Tractor-driven hayrides run on Sundays in 2024 starting September 22 running through October 27 at Deep Roots Produce.
Farm Open Hours
Mon, Wed, & Fri: 10 AM - 6:30 PM
Tue & Thu: 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 11 AM - 5 PM
Also at Deep Roots Produce
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers

Fall Fun in Sparta
Fruit Ridge Hayrides
Hayride
Hayride in Sparta
11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, MI 49330
If you're looking for a horse-drawn hayride, Fruit Ridge Hayrides is the farm for you.

All of the hayrides are wheelchair accessible and start out at the barn, journey down through wooded trails and then back up through the orchard.

Hayrides leave the barn every 15-20 minutes and last approximately 40 minutes.

Fall hayrides are open to the public during regular operating hours or by reservation for groups of 20 or more for private events.

$10 per person ($17 combo with corn maze); Children 2 and under free
Farm Open Hours
Open to the public September 21 - October 27, 2024

Fri: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (October only)
Sat: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Open Monday - Thursday for groups by appointment only
Also at Fruit Ridge Hayrides
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Lowell
Heidi's Farmstand and Bakery
Hayride
Hayride in Lowell
11999 Cascade Road, Lowell, MI 49334
Heidi's Farmstand sometimes offers tractor-drawn hayrides.

Check their Facebook page for updates or call the Farmstand.
Farm Open Hours
Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 7 AM – 5 PM

Open until 10 PM on Fridays & Saturdays in October

Closed Sunday
Also at Heidi's Farmstand and Bakery
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Lowell
Olin Farms
Hayride
Hayride in Lowell
10991 Vergennes St., Lowell, MI 49331
Head to Olin Farm for a 35 minute tractor-driven hayride through fields and woods.

Keep your eyes peeled for red foxes during your hayride.

Afterwards, visit Clydesdale horses Moses and Solomon in their pasture.

$10 / Adult, $6 / child

Combo with maze: $16 / $10
Farm Open Hours
September 28 – October 27, 2024
Sat & Sun: 11 AM - 6:30 PM
Also at Olin Farms
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch

Fall Fun in Greenville
Paulson's Pumpkin Patch
Hayride
Hayride in Greenville
11164 Belding Rd, Belding, MI 48809
Take a free hayride to the pumpkin patch on Saturdays and Sundays starting in October!
Farm Open Hours
Open 7 days a week (including holidays), 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Also at Paulson's Pumpkin Patch
Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Hudsonville
Post Family Farm
Hayride
Hayride in Hudsonville
5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Take a tractor-driven hayride out to the pumpkin patch.

Along the way, you'll see the whole farm and pass by the corn maze. For an extra $2, you can be dropped off at the maze.
Farm Open Hours
They are open Mon-Fri, Sept. 9 - Nov. 1:
Donuts available
Mon - Thu: 7:30 AM -7 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM -6 PM
Sat: 7:30 AM -6 PM

Activities
Mon - Thu: 12 PM - 7 PM
Fri: 12 PM - 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM -6 PM

Additional Fun Farm Days are:
Saturday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 2 (10 AM - 4 PM)

$8 admission ages 2 and up includes:
- hayride to the pumpkin patch
- pumpkin train ride
- access to play areas and animal barn
- and so much more!
Also at Post Family Farm
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Harvest Festival, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Play Area

Fall Fun in Plainfield Township
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
Hayride
Hayride in Plainfield Township
3142 4-Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Take a ride on a wagon ride through the farm at Robinette's to enjoy the fall colors.

For 2024, wagon rides are offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October.

Rides start at 1 PM on Fridays, 11 AM on Saturdays and noon on Sundays. The last ride is at 5:30 PM.

The hayride is $12 for ages 3 and up. Children 2 and under ride free.

Dogs are not allowed on the hayrides.
Farm Open Hours
Apple Haus: Tues-Sat, 8 am - 5:30 pm
Apple Haus Lunch: 11 am - 3 pm on days they're open
Winery: Tues-Sat, 10 am - 5:30 pm
Petting Zoo: Sundays, Sept & Oct, noon-4 pm
Corn Maze Opens at 10 am Mon-Sat & noon on Sunday
Also at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area, Serves Alcohol

Fall Fun in Sparta
Schwallier’s Country Basket
Hayride
Hayride in Sparta
1185 9 Mile Rd, Sparta, MI 49345
Enjoy a scenic wagon ride through the orchard at Schwallier’s Country Basket. Some of the wagons even have canopies for added comfort. Available weekends during their Fall season September & October.
Farm Open Hours
SEASONAL HOURS
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed Labor Day

After Labor Day
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Also at Schwallier’s Country Basket
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Saugatuck
Cranes Orchards
Hayride
Hayride in Saugatuck
6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
Enjoy a tractor-driven hayride tour around the farm, orchards, and woods at Crane's Orchard.

Make sure the forecast is dry as hayrides do not run on rainy days.

Open Saturdays and Sundays 12 PM - 5 PM, starting September 21, 2024 - End of October (while u-pick is open).

$5 per person
Cash or credit card ($5 minimum). No personal checks.

They also offer cow bucket train $3/child.
Farm Open Hours
U-Pick & Corn Maze: Daily, 9 AM - 6 PM
Restaurant & Winery: ​Every day except (closed Tuesdays) 11 AM - 6 PM
Bakery & Retail: OPEN DAILY 9 AM - 6 PM // Tuesdays: 9 AM - 4 PM
Also at Cranes Orchards
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farmers Market, Play Area, Serves Alcohol

Fall Fun in Conklin
Rasch Cherry & Apple Market
Hayride
Hayride in Conklin
17647 40th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403
They offer a spooky tractor ride on weekend in October.

Cost is $7/person
Farm Open Hours
Farm is open starting August 2024

Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Also at Rasch Cherry & Apple Market
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Photo Ops, Sunflowers, Play Area

Fall Fun in Stanton
Anderson & Girls Orchards
Hayride
Hayride in Stanton
2985 N. Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888
From September 21, 2024, hop on a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at Anderson & Girls.
Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM to 4 PM, just $5 per person.
Farm Open Hours
Petting Zoo & Gift Shop: 9 AM - 6 PM, daily (May - Nov)
Sweet Shop: 11 AM - 6 PM, daily, (May-Oct)
Farm Market (open 7 days/week), May-October 9 AM - 6 PM // October-December 9 AM - 5 PM
Also at Anderson & Girls Orchards
Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Bakery, Farm Animals, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Walker
Wells Orchards
Hayride
Hayride in Walker
8993 Kenowa Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
At Wells Orchards, you can take a ride on a custom-made wagon. The hayride throughout the apple orchard runs on Saturdays in October.
Farm Open Hours
Mon - Fri: 8 AM -6 PM
Sat: 8 AM - 5 PM
Also at Wells Orchards
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Northern Michigan
Heritage Farms Market
Hayride
Hayride in Northern Michigan
1858 S Maple Island Rd, Fremont, MI 49412
Horse drawn carriage rides on the weekends in October from 12pm - 5pm.

Head out on the "I Spy" hayride and look for the elk, buffalo, & Scottish Highlanders.
Farm Open Hours
2024 Season:
Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
Also at Heritage Farms Market
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Donuts, Apple Cider Mill, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Play Area

Fall Fun in Kalamazoo
Gull Meadow Farms
Hayride
Hayride in Kalamazoo
8544 Gull Road, Richland, MI 49083
While many have taken the wagons to reach another spot on the farm, Gull Meadow has upped their wagon game with a more scenic tour. The ride now features a tour through the woods.

Note: Wagons are handicap accessible; let the tractor drivers know and they will make sure everyone can ride.
Farm Open Hours
Market Hours:
Mon - Closed
Tue - Sat: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Opening Sept. 7, 2024 for the fall season

Weekday Activities:
Mon- Fri: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Weekend Activities:
Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Also at Gull Meadow Farms
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Harvest Festival, Photo Ops, Farm Animals, Farmers Market, Sunflowers, Play Area

Fall Fun in Dorr
New Salem Corn Maze & Spooktacular
Hayride
Hayride in Dorr
4516 24th St, Dorr, MI 49323
The non-spooky, family-friendly hayride is included with daytime corn maze admission.

The 20 minute ride goes to the mazes or pumpkin patch by day. In the evening, it also goes to the light show or haunted attractions.
Farm Open Hours
Saturdays & Sundays
Daytime activities: 11 AM - 6 PM

Haunted activities:
6 PM - 11 PM
* Activities begin at dusk
Also at New Salem Corn Maze & Spooktacular
Corn Maze, Hayrides, Haunted Attraction, Farm Animals, Play Area, Haunted Forest, Haunted Maze

Fall Fun in Walker
Farmhaus Farms
Hayride
Hayride in Walker
9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides every Saturday in October!

Enjoy a 30-minute ride around the orchard in a wagon pulled by horses while you try and find all of the items on our scavenger hunt! Perfect for the whole family!

Rides run from 12 PM - 5 PM every October Saturday.
Farm Open Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Sunday: 12 PM - 6 PM
Also at Farmhaus Farms
Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Apple Picking, Homemade Donuts, Bakery, Photo Ops, Farmers Market

Fall Fun in Spring Lake
Chittenden Farms
Hayride
Hayride in Spring Lake
15925 138th Ave, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Tractor pulled hayrides run throughout the season, weather permitting. It's a great chance to see the beauty of the farm.
Farm Open Hours
Mon - Fri: 11 AM - 7 PM
Sat & Sun: 11 AM - 6 PM
Also at Chittenden Farms
Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Farmers Market

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