Fall is our favorite time of year! 
It’s time for pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, trunk or treats, and lots of fun family festivals and events! See below for our top favorite tot spots to visit in the Raleigh triangle area from September through November! You’re sure to find some of your own fall family fun in Raleigh this year!
Hill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Rd, Youngsville, NC
http://www.hillridgefarms.com/harvest.php
October 1st-October 31
Receive a FREE PUMPKIN with each admission! Open 9:30am-6:30pm every Wednesday – Sunday. No Reservations required or advance tickets needed. Includes Hayride, Hay Jump, Jumping Pillow, Giant Mountain Slide, Colorful Maze, Jump Pad, Corn House, all play areas in the park. $14 per person Under age 2 Free. We do not offer Birthday Parties in October.
See our previous visit to Hill Ridge Farms >>
Naylor Family Farm
6016 US 401 North, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
https://www.naylorfamilyfarm.com/
Sept 18th – Nov 7th, 2021
Corn maze, gem mining, pirate ship, jumping pad, farm animals, pumpkins, spooky hay rides, corn crib, farm tower fort, barrel train, concession stand. This is one of our FAVORITE farms to visit in the Raleigh area!
See more of our visit to Naylor Family Farm >>
Crossroads Corn Maze
5712 Watkins Rd. Wendell, NC
https://www.crossroadscornmaze.com/
October 1 – November 1
5-acre corn maze, hay maze, hayrides, fire-pits and s’mores, pumpkins, games, and more
See more of our visit to Crossroads Corn Maze >>
Page Farms
6100 Mt. Herman Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
http://www.pagefarmsraleigh.com/
Wed – Sun in October
ADMISSION INCLUDES: Pick your own Pumpkin from the vine, explore the Corn Maze, take a Hayride, slide down the Hay Stack Slide, ride the Cow Train, enjoy the Farm Animals, have a Duck Run race, and much more!
See more of our visit to Page Farms >>
Lazy Hound Farm
207 Davis Road Zebulon, Nc
https://www.lazyhoundfarm.com/
Opening Day September 25
Pumpkin Hayrides, Animal Barn, Sunflower Hayrides, Tractor Train, Huge Sandbox, Big Playground with Huge Slide, Kiddie Mazes, Pumpkin Patch, Cornhole, Horse Shoes, Wooden Cattle Roping, Haunted Hayrides!
See more of our visit to Lazy Hound Farm >>
Phillips Farm
6701 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, NC
http://phillipsfarmsofcary.com/corn-maze/
September 18 – October 31
Corn Maze, Wagon Ride, Cow Train, and Family Fun Park
Haunted Farm after 8pm
See more of our visit to Phillips Farm >>
Ken’s Corny Corn Maze
3175 Benson Rd., Garner, NC
http://www.kenskornycornmaze.com/
Opening Day September 24
Corn maze, hay maze, rope maze, pumpkins, pirate ship, corn box, hay jump, animals, corn tunnel, miniature golf, concessions
Vollmer Farm
677 NC Hwy 98 E, Bunn, NC
http://www.vollmerfarm.com/
September 25 – November 7
Hayrides, Saturday night movies and bonfire, jumping pillow, corn crib, corn maze, giant slide, barrel train, tot rocket, farm animals, hay pyramid, concessions
See more of our visit to Vollmer Farm >>
Spring Haven Farm
5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
https://www.springhaven.farm/
Fall Goat Festival and carving pumpkins with goats.
See more of our visit to Spring Haven Farm >>
Hubb’s Farm
10276 US Hwy 421 North | Clinton, NC
https://www.hubbsfarmnc.com/fall-festival-corn-maze-pumpkin-patch/
September 25 – November 7, 2021.
interactive corn maze, pumpkin patch, barrel train, jumping pad, outdoor laser tag, corn pit, sandbox, firepits, tire mountain, hayride, toddler town, mini-zipline, live animals
Gross Farms
1606 Pickett Road, Sanford, NC
http://www.grossfarms.com/cornmaze.html
September 18 – November 7
Timed 4-Hour Ticket includes admission for the allotted time period into the following areas: Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Playgrounds Including: Castle, Train & Boat Playsets, Tire Mountain, John Deere Tricycle Track, Pipe Swings, John Deere Pedal Kart Track, Tom’s Tunnel, Pumpkin Jump, Jump Pad, Hayride, Concession & Picnic Areas, Face Boards, and Live Music (when featured)
Tractor’s Corn Maze
13912 Bold Run Hill Rd Wake Forest, NC
http://tractorscornmaze.com
Sept 18 – Oct 31
8 acre corn maze, hay ride and pumpkins on the vine included with admission, pumpkin painting station, corn pit, corn shooter, corn sheller
McKee Cornfield Maze
5011 Kiger Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278,
https://mckeecornfieldmaze.com
September 25 – October 31
Corn field maze with 12 acre adventurous maze for families and smaller interactive maze for children or young at heart. With Fun Fall activities including Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Animals, Barrel Train Ride, Play Areas, Corn Hole, Ice Cream, Snacks, Shady Picnic Areas, and much more!
Pumpkin Pickin’ Adventure at Millstone Creek Orchard
506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd., Ramseur, NC 27316
https://www.millstonecreekorchards.com/
Every weekend in October
Visit Millstone Creek Orchard for their pumpkin pickin’ adventure! You will learn about pumpkins, have access to the pumpkin patch, get to taste an apple cider slushie and pumpkin seeds, plus an orchard hayride!
See more of our visit to Millstone Creek Orchard >>>
Sonlight Farms
293 Bunn Road Kenly, NC
https://www.sonlightfarmsnc.com/
Saturdays in October 10am – 5pm
Sonlight Farms in Kenly has an 80 foot slide, hayride, corn crib, pedal carts, play ground, corn maze, animal barn, bounce house and jump pad!
Trick or Treat at Old Mill Farm
8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, NC
https://www.oldmillfarmdurham.com/halloween
October 16th-17th, 23rd-24th, 30th-31st
Put on your best costume and come trick or treating on the farm! Admission includes: Trick or Treating Scavenger Hunt, Animals in Costume, Pumpkin Painting (small pumpkin/gourd), Feed for the animals, and Live music (TBA).
Halloween at 1870 Farm
1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
https://www.1870farm.com/halloween
October 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th & 31st!
Celebrate Halloween at the farm! Join 1870 Farm for kid-friendly trick-or-treat event with pumpkins, animals in costume, haunted gemstone mining, and a really great time!
Breezy Pond Farm
96 Sledge road, Louisburg, North Carolina
https://www.facebook.com/Breezypondfarmnc/
Visits are by APPOINTMENT only!
FARM TOUR: Come out and visit some of their friendly farm animals. There are cows, horses, goats and chickens that love to be fed. They provide animal food for you to feed them or you can bring your own. Message the facebook page for info on safe foods to bring or to schedule a visit!
Cost is $10/person. Kids under 5 are free.
See more of our visit to Breezy Pond Farm >>
Huckleberry Trail Farm
143 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Siler City, NC
https://huckleberrytrailfarm.com/
September 25 – October 31
There’s a corn maze, a tractor-drawn hayride, a real pumpkin patch (cut your own pumpkin right off the vine!), a cotton patch, and lots of old timey games and activities including duck races, pumpkin checkers, giant sling shotz, a water-powered target gallery, a corn diggin’ trough, corn hole, and a mini Field of Dreams.
Pumpkin Patch Express
Museum of Life & Science in Durham
https://www.lifeandscience.org/explore/pumpkin-patch-express/
Every Saturday and Sunday in October
Climb aboard the Ellerbe Creek Railway for a journey to the Museum’s pumpkin patch. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home, then enjoy crafts and a variety of carnival games before returning to the station. Activities Include: Hay Maze, Corn Crib, Pumpkin Decorating, Temporary Tattoos, Other Great Carnival Games!
Holder Hill Farm
4822 Holder Rd. Durham, NC
https://www.holderhillfarmllc.com/
September 24th, 2021 – November 7th, 2021.
Pick your own pumpkin straight from the vine, see and feel other crops, take a hay ride around the farm, visit with farm animals, take a stroll through the nature trail, enjoy some time in different play areas featuring hay mountain, corn crib, buried tractors, obstacle courses, mud kitchens, and more! Pack and lunch and enjoy the picnic area before getting lost in the corn maze!
Annual Fall Events in the Triangle
NC State Fair
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.ncstatefair.org
October 14 – 24, 2021
rides, games, farm animals, fair food, craft show, gardening show, flower show, entertainment, fireworks! A North Carolina tradition!
Wendell Harvest Festival
99 W 3rd St., Wendell, NC
https://www.wendellchamber.com/wendell-harvest-festival/
October 2, 2021 @ 10am – 9pm
Wendell’s annual Harvest Festival kicks off with a celebratory parade! Afterwards, explore downtown Wendell by wandering through shops, perusing the different vendors and eating from the delicious food trucks. There will also be fun activities planned throughout the day like a pumpkin derby, golf ball drop and a kids’ tractor pull!
Fall on First Fest in Knightdale
https://www.knightdalenc.gov/departments/parks-recreation-and-cultural-programs/festivals-and-events/fall-first-fest
October 23, 2021 @ 10am – 4pm
Bring the family to Knightdale Station Park for a fun-filled day of music, craft vendors, mums, pumpkins, food trucks, inflatables, and more!
Knightdale Trunk or Treat
https://www.knightdalenc.gov/event/truck-or-treat
October 29, 2021 @ 5pm – 9pm
Join the town of Knightdale for Truck or Treat/food trucks/inflatables from 5 – 7pm. Movie on the lawn starts at 7:30pm.
HollyFest
2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540
https://www.hollyspringsnc.us/356/HollyFest
October 30, 2021 @ 10am – 4pm
Join us at this annual, family-friendly event as we celebrate Holly Springs and all the people, places and services that our community has to offer. Featuring local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities, and local entertainment; this free event is a Holly Springs tradition.
Clayton Harvest Festival
Horne Square, Clayton, NC
https://www.claytonharvestfestival.com/
October 27 – 31, 2021
Carnival rides and games, trunk or treat, BBQ competition, car show, kids village, pony rides, music festival, hot dog eating contest
Fall FunFest in Rolesville
200 S. Main St., Rolesville, NC
https://www.rolesvillenc.gov/parks-recreation/special-events/fall-funfest
October 31, 2021
Get ready for a Fun, Fall, Family afternoon with lots of talented arts and crafts vendors, information booths, businesses and non-profits gathering on Main Street for live music, food trucks and the Kids Costume Contest!