Tackle a Few Corn Mazes for Ultimate Fall Fun
Sure, corn mazes are a big deal in West Michigan, and no two are the same. Some are super easy and great for families with young kids. These let you finish quickly and then go pick a pumpkin.
Others are seriously difficult, made even harder by adding flashlight nights or game challenges. These mazes can take hours to complete.
Beyond that, West Michigan has a couple of haunted mazes that are designed to make you pee your pants or cry – or both.
We’re note sure what kind of corn maze is up your alley – but we are sure that you’re apt to find it on this list.
Good luck, and have fun. We hope you get lost and love it!
West Michigan Corn Maze List
Ready to try your luck in a corn maze?
Here are 22 corn mazes of all levels, shapes, and sizes that promise to keep you mystified until you’ve reached the end.
1 –Deep Roots Produce Corn Maze
8410 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302
Deep Roots Produce has three different trails within this 8 acre corn maze, each for different skill / age levels.
We’ve been told this maze can take 1-2 hours to complete all 12 checkpoints, so get ready to get your steps in!
There are two platforms in the maze to help you get your bearings plus Live GPS map for maze-goers. Your maze pass also comes with a punch card that’ll help guide you through each trail. Find all 12 checkpoints to successfully complete the maze!
Tickets are available online under the Corn Maze tab.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: $10/person during daytime hours. Flashlight Nights are $11, Glow Nights are $14
• Special: Glow Nights and Flashlight Nights
• Opening Day: September 6, 2024
• 2024 Theme: Support Local
• Good for all ages
Farm Info
Also at Deep Roots Produce:
Deep Roots Produce in Alto used to be just a seasonal roadside farm stand offering u-pick produce, but over the years they’ve been adding on little by little.
Now the farm stand has a corn maze, pumpkin patch, lots of fresh produce, and regularly hosts food trucks on the weekends.
Swing by Deep Roots Produce in August to enjoy the sunflowers. Pick your own sunflowers, buy some pre-picked and get lost in the sunflower maze. Maze admission is $9 per person, kids 3 and under free.
There are several photo spots, a couple of farm animals, and lawn games out front.
2 – Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm Corn Maze
3025 6 Mile Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 784-0058
The whole family can get lost in the 8 acre corn maze at Ed Dunneback & Girls. This year you have to make your way through “Raisnin the Barn”.
Buy a 2024 Weekend Fall activities pass for $12.95 per person (online price) and get access to all fall activities. Good for all Fridays – Sundays in September & October.
Maze Summary
• Prices: $12.95 online, $14.95 at gate. Ages 3 and under free
• Opening Day: September 6, 2024
• Hours: Fri 12 PM – 5 PM; Sat 9 AM – 5 PM; Sun 11 AM – 5 PM
• 2024 Theme: Raisin the Barn
• Easier maze, good for kids.
Farm Info
Also at Ed Dunneback & Girls:
Edwin Dunneback purchased the farm in 1922. He farmed 170 acres of apples, peaches, corn, hay, and a herd of dairy cows.
Today, this is a fifth-generation family farm.
The barn was built in 1938 and is now home to a fresh produce market, gift shop, bakery with homemad donuts, kitchen & taproom.
U-pick fruit, sunflowers, a corn maze, playground, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and other events round out their offerings.
3 – Fruit Ridge Hayrides Corn Maze
11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 887-5052
Head over to Fruit Ridge Hayrides to tackle the Giant Maize Quest. Four interactive games are incorporated into the maze, making it fun, challenging, and educational for all ages.
This huge 10-acre corn maze has a new theme each year. The theme for 2024 is Big Top.
Bonus: Fruit Ridge Hayrides’ smartphone app (Maze Tracker) uses GPS positioning to pinpoint and follow your exact location in the maze. The prompts ensure that you never get lost again.
Two mazes for the price of one! Admission is good for the 10-acre Challenge Corn Maze & the family-friendly Mini Corn Maze. The 1-acre mini corn maze is great for younger explorers. Older participants can experience both mazes.
Check their website and Facebook page to find out when Flashlight Nights will be happening this year.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: $8 per person or $17 combo ticket with hayride
• Opening Day: September 21, 2024
• 10-acre main maze; 1-acre mini maze for little kids
• Special: Flashlight Nights, Finger Funnies
• Theme: Big Top
Farm Info
Also at Fruit Ridge Hayrides:
Fruit Ridge Hayrides checks all the boxes for fall fun.
Whether it’s picking apples in the orchard, taking a ride on a horse-drawn wagon, or finding your way through one of the largest corn mazes in Western Michigan, there’s sure to be something for everyone this fall at Fruit Ridge Hayrides.
Open weekends from mid-September through October. Private groups by reservation only during the week.
They also have a great playground and fire pit area, as well as a donut barn.
4 – Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo Corn Maze
4180 West M-20, New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-5730
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo is celebrating their 20th anniversary with their maze this year. This L-shaped maze is different from the traditional rectangular or square mazes.
Does this make it easier or harder? We don’t know. Check it out and let us know!
Lewis’s maze is part of their general admission and a good buy, since this farm is loaded with things to do.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: Corn Maze included with admission
• Opening Day: September 6, 2024
• Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Tip: Plan to spend the day – Lewis Farms General admission includes maze access to 40+ other activities.
• Theme: Lewis Adventure Farm’s 20th Anniversary
• Special: Monster Mystery Game
Farm Info
Also at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo:
Owned by the same family for five generations, Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo is a great destination for families of all ages.
Visit with over 100 animals and enjoy nearly 50 different activities and attractions.
Fall activities at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo include u-pick apples, pumpkin patch, barrel train, jumping pillow, pettzing zoo and so much more.
The farm is great for field trips, birthday parties and any other event.
5 – Gull Meadow Farms Corn Maze
8544 Gull Rd, Richland, MI 49083
(269) 629-4214
Gull Meadow Farms 6-acre corn maze has two options, including a mini maze for the littler kids.
Visit this maze during the day with the other farm activities as it is included with your admission.
This year, Gull Meadow Farms is offering a special discount code for GRKIDS readers (psst, that’s you!) See the Maze Summary below for details.
If you visit towards the middle to end of October, you can enjoy the maze at dusk before they close at 8 PM.
Maze Summary
• Prices: Mon-Thurs: $12.99/person, Fri-Sun: $17.99/person. This includes the corn maze, a scenic wagon ride, and family activities at the farm.
• Receive $1 off per ticket by using the code GRKIDS24 when purchasing online. Valid Sept 7 – Oct 30, 2024
• Hours: Mon-Thu 4-7 PM; Fri 4-8 PM; Sat 10 AM – 8 PM; Sun 10 AM-5 PM
• Opening Day: September 7, 2024
• Theme: 75 Years of Peanuts
Farm Info
Also at Gull Meadow Farms:
Located in Richland, Gull Meadow Farms is much more than a spot to grab some apples or pick a pumpkin (although they do offer both).
This farm continues to grow each year, now offering over 30 fall activities, summer events and Christmas events with Santa.
Fall activities include apple cannon, slides, corn pit, duck races, pumpkin cannon, pig races, train rides, and an obstacle course. New in 2023 were bubble station, wall ball, sound garden, tractor garden, and zip line.
Stop by the bakery for delicious treats including homemade donuts.
Kids will also love the farm animals and play area.
6 – Heidi’s Farmstand and Bakery Corn Maze
11999 Cascade Rd, Lowell, MI 49334
(616) 897-6707
The corn maze at Heidi’s Farmstand is 10 acres in size and contains two themed mazes (large & junior) for different challenge levels.
They also have a free kiddie Twine Maze for you to enjoy.
There are 5 checkpoints hidden in the large maze (4 in the small maze). Use the virtual punch card and scan the corresponding QR code as you find each checkpoint and then redeem your completed punch card for an 8 oz Cider Slushy. Upgrade to a 12 oz Slushy by finding 3 bonus checkpoints.
The Jr. Maze prize is a sticker.
Flashlight Nights: For an extra challenge, navigate the maze with a flashlight in the dark, every Friday and Saturday night in October. The maze is not haunted.
Maze Summary
• Prices: Mon-Thur $7 Adult (ages 14+) $5 Child (ages 3-13). Fri-Sat $10 Adult, $7 Child
• Opening Day: September 18, 2024
• Special: Flashlight Nights – Fridays and Saturdays in October. Maze open until 9pm
• Theme: Emoji Mayhem
Farm Info
Also at Heidi’s Farmstand:
Come enjoy a stroll through the corn maze, a colorful hayride, or pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
In the farm market, you will find a complete selection of all the great fall crops in Michigan – apples, cider, squash, strawberries, and other produce.
Heidi’s Farmstand is a family operation established in 2006.
Stop by the bakery for homemade donuts and other goodies and then have kids burn off the sugar on the play area.
The Blough family has been in the Lowell area since 1949 when Grandpa Noah bought the farm on Cascade Road. Heidi’s is a partnership between three cousins.
The goal of Heidi’s Farmstand is to bring fresh, homegrown, and local food to the community.
7 – Crane Orchards Corn Maze
6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-8651
The 20-acre corn maze at Crane Orchards is filled with challenges.
Each year brings a new design and new challenges. This year’s theme is in celebration of six generations of family farming.
If you are wanting to go in the maze on weekdays or before noon on weekends, purchase tickets at the u-pick. (The Corn Maze is open while u-pick is open.)
Crane Orchards only accepts credits cards and cash. $5 minimum purchase to use a credit card.
Maze Summary
• Prices: $7 ages 11+, $5 Ages 6 -10, ages 5 & under are free
• Opening Day: August 24, 2024
• Hours: Open Daily 10 AM – 6 PM, weather permitting
• 20-acre maze good for those who want a challenge
• Theme: Celebrating six generations of family farming
Farm Info
Also at Crane Orchards:
Crane Orchards is an ideal farm destination!
They have over 17 different varieties of apples, 10 varieties of peaches & sweet cherries for u-pick. Open daily weather permitting during apple season.
Please remember Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze (the one with the white picket fence) is a separate business from the orchard across the street and the restaurant/pie pantry.
8 – New Salem Haunted Corn Maze or Family Daytime Corn Maze
4516 24th St, Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-2342
New Salem Corn Maze is one of the iconic haunted attractions in West Michigan – but don’t be scared – they offer different options for maze-goers, depending on the level of fright you’re after.
This year’s theme is a happy Hereford cow holding a happy Halloween pumpkin.
The daytime maze is 100% family-friendly. Plus other fall fun adventures including farm animals, playground, pumpkin patch, bouncy house and hayride. Plus come back Halloween night for a kid-friendly light show!
The New Salem Corn Maze “Witches of New Salem” haunted woods, on the other hand, is a frightening experience with over 20 attractions and dozens of actors and props. The haunted corn maze is a night time adventure that takes you on a wild and ride of dead ends, twists & turns, confusion, and mayhem.
Maze Summary
• Haunted Maze Opens: September 28, 2024
• Haunted Maze Hours: Fri & Sat, Dusk – 11 PM, $25 per person
• Regular Maze Opens: October 5, 2024
• 2024 Price: $8/person — this includes maze, wagon ride, animals, bounce house, and playground
• Daytime Maze Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 11 AM – 6 PM, $8 Per Person, Under 3: Free
• Special: Kids can enjoy a 30-minute, scare-free, singing light show ride through the maze. Cost is $10 and is open from dusk to 10 PM on the following dates: October 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, November 1 and 2.
• CASH & CHECKS ONLY
Farm Info
Also at New Salem Corn Maze:
Returning this year!
Jump on a wagon and take a ride through the trail with lights synchronized to Halloween songs.
The family-friendly Halloween Light Spooktacular wagon ride lasts approximately 30 minutes. $10 Per Person.
Admission to the daytime corn maze also includes farm animals, pumpkin patch, hay rides, child’s train, and playground.
Don’t miss out on the homemade donuts and cider!
9 – Rasch Sunflower Maze & Corn Maze • Haunted & Regular
17647 40th Ave, Conklin, MI 49403
(616) 899-2931
For a truly unique and gorgeous maze experience, try your hand at the 3-acre sunflower maze at Rasch Cherry & Apple Market. It’s one of the great places to see sunflower fields in the area.
On Friday & Saturday evenings in October, the slowly dying sunflowers make the best haunting grounds. This one-mile haunted maze is open from 9 PM-11 PM.
Looking for the corn maze? There’s one of those, too. It also becomes haunted on October weekend evenings. The Corn Maze becomes 4 acres of spooky chills and thrill to add to an exciting experience in the dark of evening.
Maze Summary
• Maze Opening Date – Aug 2024
• Prices: Adults – Sunflower Maze: $12, Corn Maze: $8, Package Deal: $18
• Prices: Kids – Sunflower Maze: $8, Corn Maze: $5, Package Deal: $10
• Haunted Sunflower Maze: $17, Creepy Corn Maze: $12 (October weekend)
Farm Info
Also at Rasch Cherry & Apple Market:
This fun family farm offers U-pick apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, along with a variety of prepicked fruits and veggies.
Their delicious homemade baked goods include fresh donuts, hot turnovers, etc, all made or produced in-house or locally.
Rasch Cherries & Apples also has a kids area and a few animals.
10 – Schwallier’s Country Basket Corn Maze
1185 9 Mile Rd, Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 785-9896
Every year, Schwallier’s creates a completely unique maze adventure based around a fun, educational theme. To get through the maze, you’ll have to answer questions by finding clues in the corn.
After a brief introduction, you’re sent into the maze with a game sheet. Inside the maze, work with your friends to find answers and beat the maze.
Families with littles can pick the shorter, less tricky “kids’ loop” through the main maze.
Admission to the corn maze also gets you into The Back 40. This large space at the back end of the orchards is full of fun family activities.
There is a large tractor/combine slide, a big straw mountain, bounce pad (like a huge pillow to jump on) and bouncy track (rubber balls that kids can hop around the track on), rock maze, and apple cannons. New this year is a giant slide.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: $14 per person
• Opening Day: Aug 13, 2024
• Theme: Aliens
• Good for families looking for an easy, smaller kids corn maze to do as part of a fall farm outing.
Farm Info
Also at Schwallier’s:
Schwallier’s is a destination for families looking for iconic fall activities.
Attractions here include apple cannons, an apple orchard, hayrides, farm animals, a pumpkin patch, cool farm play areas – especially in the back 40, and yummy market finds, like homemade donuts.
Schwallier’s Country Basket first opened their barn doors in 1989. The store has grown from a roadside produce stand into a thriving farm market and apple orchards. Plus, it seems like they are continuously adding new, fun family activities to the farm.
11 – Post Family Farm Corn Maze
5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1964
Hop on the hayride and head out to the family-friendly corn maze at Post Family Farm.
Guests ages 8 and up will have a blast getting lost in the giant stalks.
After you find your way out, walk down to the pumpkin patch and catch the hayride back to the main farm.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: weekdays – $8/person (ages 2+) including Sat, Sept. 7 and Sat, Nov. 2; Saturdays -$11/person (ages 2+) excluding previously listed Saturdays
• Corn maze included with admission
• Opening Day: September 7, 2024
• Good maze for littler kids
Farm Info
Also at Post Family Farm:
Families west of Grand Rapids have been enjoying fall on Post Family Farm for generations. The barn was originally built in 1915 for dairy cows.
Post Family Farm is a family owned and operated farm. The Posts purchased the 80-acre farm in 1969.
In addition to incredible pumpkin donuts, you can also take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch. Kids love all the different options for play including giant tube slides, mini ziplines and a hay loft.
Post Family Farm also hosts field trips and weddings.
12 – Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery Corn Maze
3142 4-Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7180
The family-friendly 6.5-acre corn maze at Robinette’s is available after Labor Day and goes through the end of October.
The corn maze opens at 10 AM Monday through Saturday and noon on Sunday.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: $10 per person (2 and under free)
• Opening Day: September 3, 2024
• Theme: 75 Years of Peanuts
• Medium-level challenge at this maze – good for those wanting something harder than a kids mini-maze but not yet ready for the more complicated ones.
Farm Info
Also at Robinette’s Apple Haus:
Robinette’s has been around for a long time!
It was started in 1911 and has been owned by the same family for four generations. Their orchards are situated on 125-acres just north of Grand Rapids.
In addition to growing apples, peaches, cherries, nectarines, and apricots, among other things, Robinette’s also has several outbuildings that house a variety of amenities.
The Apple Haus is where you’ll find a restaurant, bakery, donut makers, and cider mill.
The big red barn has a winery tasting room, gift shop, nut maker, and popcorn maker.
Kids will love the petting farm and jumping pillow.
13 – Olin Farms Corn Maze
10991 Vergennes St., Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 970-3251
The family-friendly maze is filled with fun challenges.
Maze Summary
• Prices: $7/adults, $5/child, 2 and under free; Combo with hayride: $15/adults, $10/child
• Opening Day: September 28, 2024
• Special: Hidden Mailbox Challenge – find the mailbox and open it to retrieve a ticket. Redeem your ticket for a free candy treat!
• Maze is good for kids or those wanting an easier maze to complete. Only takes about 20-30 minutes
Farm Info
Also at Olin Farm:
The 120 acre farm has been in the Olin family for over 70 years.
Every fall, Raggedy Andy (made from hay bales) appears alongside the farm.
A wonderful farm to enjoy with friends and family!
14 – Bethke Farms Corn Maze
12124 136th Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-8986
The two-acre corn maze at Bethke Farms is perfect for families.
For some added fun, find all 10 questions in the maze.
Maze Summary
• 2023 Prices: $5 age 6+, 5 and under free
• Opening Day: September 21, 2024
• Maze is good for kids and those looking for an easy-to-complete challenge
Farm Info
Also at Bethke Farms:
Bethke Farms is where people build family traditions while having fun on a farm, finding a Halloween pumpkin, taking a hayride and getting lost in a corn maze.
Stop into the market to update your fall decor while kids play on the pirate ship.
15 – Abandoned Acres
7737 Fruit Ridge Ave NW, Sparta, MI 49345
(231) 903-3246
Thrill-seekers can get scared silly on Abandoned Acres where everything is haunted. Two different quarter-mile haunted corn mazes are filled with scary creatures.
Buy tickets online in advance or with cash on-site. No credit cards on-site.
Maze Summary
• Opening Day: September 27, 2024
• 2024 Prices: $35
• Theme: Haunted
Farm Info
Also at Apple Valley U-Pick Orchard:
Apple Valley U-Pick Orchard gives back to the community.
A portion of every bushel of apples fee goes to charity. Pick your apples on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.
16 – Wells Orchards Kids Corn Maze
8993 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-3927
The corn maze at Wells Orchards is perfect for families with young children.
It’s designed to be fun, but not too challenging and “geared to the younger kids that may not want to spend two hours trying to find their way out,” says Wells Orchards.
Maze Summary
• Opening Day: September 21, 2024
• 2022 Prices: $3 per person, age 4+
• Maze Hours: 2024 TBA
Farm Info
Also at Wells Orchards:
Wells Orchards is filled with fun fall activities.
Fresh cider and donuts are available in the market along with everything you need to update your harvest decor.
Wagon rides through the apple orchard run every Saturday in October.
The pumpkin patch opens the first weekend of October.
17 – BestMaze II Corn Maze & Trail of Terror Corn Maze
2611 S. Waverly Hwy, Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 657-3527
In 2023, the BestMaze Corn Maze moved to Cottage Gardens, and will remain there in 2024.
Plot your progress on your phone. A fog will cover the map on your phone, then slowly reveal trails you have been down as the fog lifts. It keeps track of where you have been, but not what is ahead of you.
Arrive after dusk and receive a free glow stick to wear throughout the maze!
Maze Summary
• Prices: $8 per person, ages 4 and under free
• Opening Day: September 27, 2024
• Hours: Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 1-10pm, Sunday 1-7pm
• 2024 Theme: Year of the Knight and the Dragon
• Special: Enjoy photo ops, family yard games, and fall favorite treats like cider and donuts
Farm Info
Bestmaze II Corn Maze:
After 22 years, BestMaze left their previous location due to a new pipe installation.
This year’s maze is located at Cottage Gardens in Lansing, 1 mile off of I-96
18 – Shawhaven Farm & Shawhaven Haunted Farm Corn Maze
1826 Rolfe Rd., Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-1649
The 8-acre corn maze at Shawhaven Farm is fun for families of all ages.
Flashlight Maze Run after dark just for the fun of it. Bring your flash lights and take on the maze.
Teens and adults will want to get scared at the “Haunted Farm,” featuring Escape Rooms and other spooky adventures.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: $9 per person ages 2+ (Family special $40 for 2 adults and 3 kids.)
• Flashlight Maze Run: $7 per person
• Opening Day: October 5, 2024 (Haunted Farm October 4, 2024)
• 2023 Theme: Celebrating 75 years
Farm Info
Also at Shawhaven Farm:
Head a little east of Lansing for a fun farm to visit in Mason.
Shawhaven Farm is filled with fun fall activities including duck races, yard games, human Foosball, and a pumpkin patch.
A petting farm is open during all daytime events, spring through fall.
19 – Uncle John’s Cider Mill Corn Maze
8614 North US-127, St Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3686
Every year, the 5-acre corn maze at Uncle John’s Cider Mill has a new design and a new challenge.
This year’s maze celebrates 75 years of Peanuts.
The family-friendly maze usually takes 45 minutes to complete and parents must accompany their children.
Maze Summary
• 2024 Prices: $5 per person
• Opening Day: September 7, 2024
• Theme: 75 Years of Peanuts
Farm Info
Also at Uncle John’s Cider Mill:
Uncle John’s Cider Mill is a Lansing-area fall fun destination.
They are a real working cider mill where you can watch apples being pressed. The best days to watch are “usually” Saturday & Sundays with a random weekday or two. If you are planning your visit around the cider press operating, they suggest you call first.
After the cider, grab some homemade donuts or other treats from the bakery. Or head to the taproom for hard cider and wine. Enjoy your treats in the cider yard with bonfires, yard games, food trucks and live music.
Pick your own pumpkins in the pumpkin patch and then enjoy a wagon ride around the farm.
A jump pillow, gem mining, and a hiking trail are just a few more of the fall activities at Uncle John’s Cider Mill.
20 – Red Barn Market
3550 Alden Nash Ave NE, Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-3182
Plan to spend 25-30 minutes figuring your way out of this 2-acre corn maze. It’s small but mighty – whoever designed this thing wasted no time plotting twists and turns and getting you completely mixed up.
Your mission is to find 5 hidden checkpoints; each one you find gets you a chalk mark on a finger. Collect all five, and you can head over to the code board to decipher your next action.
If you go: be sure to wear sturdy shoes; the ground is uneven and those cornstalks are tall!
Maze Summary
• Prices: $8.95 for a Beyond the Barn Pass, ages 2 and under free
• Opening Day: August 30, 2024
• Hours: Monday-Sat 10am – dark, Sunday 1pm – dark
• Beyond the Barn pass grants access to the petting farm, play area, sunflowers, apple orchard, corn maze, pumpkin patch, in addition to their winter outdoor events including the Christmas light walkthrough
• Special: Looking for a quick maze game? Spend 10-15 minutes and find the all checkpoints along the maze.
Farm Info
Also at Red Barn Market:
Enter Red Barn Market in Lowell—a slice of rustic heaven that’s so full of goodness, we’re thinking of forwarding our mail here.
Red Barn Market isn’t just about picking apples. They added this whole new thing called “Beyond the Barn.” Kids will tell you that this is where the real magic happens.
There’s a corn maze that opens on weekends, but that’s just the appetizer. The main course is Tractor Tire Mountain.
Beyond the Barn also has a sunflower trail, yard games, and a petting farm that’s a big hit.
Don’t miss the food and drinks – including The Painted Turtle hard cider.
Round out the experience with pumpkins, apples and a farm market.
21 – Heritage Farms Market
1858 S Maple Island Rd, Fremont, MI 49412
(231)-854-3276
At Heritage Farms, you can check off this bucket list item year after year because the USA-themed maze design changes annually, so there’s always a new challenge. Plus learn about the USA and refine your geography skills at the same time.
Maze Summary
• Prices: $8 adults (13+), $7 child ages 2 and under free
• Opening Day: September 28, 2024
• Hours: Mon – Sat: 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun: 12 PM – 5 PM
• Wristband required for the corn maze. Also includes jumping pillow, games, gopher slides, visit animals
Farm Info
Also at Heritage Farms Market:
Just an hour north of Grand Rapids, you’ll find something you probably didn’t expect at a West Michigan farm: mini golf!
Along with this surprisingly challenging course, you’ll find The Farm Town Petting Zoo, pumpkin patch, hayride (look for animals like bison!), cider and donuts.
22 – Sunflower Meadows
14290 68th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 617-8990
New in September 2024, Sunflower Meadows offers a “just right” sized corn maze.
The farm’s 6-acre corn maze is a good dose of fun without taking up your whole day. Plus, they’ve added a crossword puzzle game to make things more interesting while you wind through the maze.
Tip: Wear sturdy shoes – farm terrain can be a bit uneven.
Maze Summary
• Prices: $8/person or $40 max per family (kids under 2 are free)
• Opening Day: September 6, 2024
• Hours: Monday–Friday: 1–6 PM; Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM, weather permitting
• Plus a sunflower maze
Farm Info
Also at Sunflower Meadows:
It seems apparent that this family-run farm is all about the simple pleasures of fall.
Along with the corn maze, you’ll find U-pick sunflower and wildflower fields and a sunflower maze.
Kids can keep busy climbing Tire Mountain, running through the straw bale maze, and saying hello to the animals at the petting zoo.
Got extra time? Head out to the pumpkin patch or take a moment to enjoy the nature walk, where you can spot cows grazing in the pasture.
Corn Maze FAQ: How Are Corn Mazes Created?
So, corn mazes… they don’t just grow that way now, do they? Obviously, a lot of planning goes into creating intricate mazes over acres of cornstalk-filled land.
To find out what goes into creating corn mazes, we asked the folks at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo to clue us in.
First They Plant, Then They Plow the Maze
The planning process begins as early as January when the new year is evaluated for any upcoming events. Planners consider what themes will be popular that coming summer and fall. A sure-to-be-a-hit summer movie or big anniversary, such as the recent 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, are common corn maze themes.
To start, the entire cornfield is planted normally.
When the plants are around 4-5 inches tall, plowing starts. The field is sectioned off and a computer-aided design program turns a chosen design into a really big reality.
The computer program converts rows of corn onto a grid. The plowers know that each row on the grid is equal to a row of corn. They use a grid map to plow up the designated maze paths, and the maze is created.
“After that, maze maintenance is a cinch. As the corn stalks grow, the shade they create prevents any sun from hitting the plowed areas preventing weeds from growing. The plowers clear the paths so smoothly that there is no growth to worry about.”
And what happens to the corn after the maze season ends?
Lewis Farms actually “borrows” the corn seeds from a nearby dairy farm. When it is time to bring the maze down for the season, the corn is harvested and and “returned” to the dairy farm to be used to feed the cows.
Which Corn Maze is Calling Your Name?
Every year, my family and I make it a point to do a corn maze. It’s on our list of fun things to do in the fall and we take it seriously. (We make a deal that we’re going to finish it – failure is not an option!)
The result? Over the years, I’ve been lost in many corn mazes at local family farms.
Thanks to my husband’s great sense of direction, which luckily our sons have too, we’ve always made it out. (Sometimes we’re helped along by downloading an aerial photo of the maze in desperation. That’s not cheating, right?)
We always celebrate with some donuts and cider after we make it out of a maze – it’s our delicious payoff!
Do you know of more mazes or places to find fall fun? Please leave us a comment below!
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The Corn Maze at Jellystone Park-South Haven, MI
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It is a bit of a drive but Lewis Farm in New Era is a lot of fun!! Take they get bigger every year!!! http://lewisfarmmarket.com/
Petting zoo, feed animals, rides and games for all ages, corn maze, a store, and many more….
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