Below we have gathered our top list of fall activities to do in the triangle. From pumpkin patches to hayrides to corn mazes, here is the best of the best in the triangle! Don’t forget to also check our calendar for upcoming fall events!
Hill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Rd, Youngsville, NC
http://www.hillridgefarms.com/harvest.php
hayrides, free pumpkin, train rides, corn pit, farm animals, giant slide, fort, live country music, face painting, jumping pillow, gem stone panning, wooden maze
Crossroads Corn Maze
3999 State Rd 2225, Wake Forest, NC
https://www.crossroadscornmaze.com/
5-acre corn maze, hay maze, hayrides, fire-pits and s’mores, pumpkins, games, and more
Page Farms
6100 Mt. Herman Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
http://www.pagefarmsraleigh.com/
Pick your own Pumpkin from the vine, explore the Corn Maze, take a Hayride, play in the Corn Crib, slide down the Hay Stack Slide, ride the Cow Train, enjoy the Farm Animals, have a Duck Run race, and much more!
Phillips Farm
6701 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, NC
http://phillipsfarmsofcary.com/corn-maze/
Corn Maze, Wagon Ride, Cow Train, and Family Fun Park
Haunted Farm after 8pm
Ken’s Corny Corn Maze
3175 Benson Rd., Garner, NC
http://www.kenskornycornmaze.com/
Cron 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/back-40-country-playground.html
Hayrides, Saturday night movies and bonfire, jumping pillow, corn crib, corn maze, giant slide, barrel train, tot rocket, farm animals, hay pyramid, concessions
Spring Haven Farm
5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
https://www.springhaven.farm/
Fall Goat Festival and carving pumpkins with goats
Hubb’s Farm
10276 US Hwy 421 North | Clinton, NC
https://www.hubbsfarmnc.com/fall-festival-corn-maze-pumpkin-patch/
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/locateus.html
Gross Farms in Sanford will be hosting fall fun Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 3. The farm has a variety of fall fun activities including pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, play area, slide, kettle corn, homemade ice cream, bands and entertainment
Hipp Farm Corn Maze and Field of fun
US-401 & Ballard Rd., Fuquay Varina, NC
https://www.hippfarmscornmaze.com/rates-activities
10 acre corn maze, wagon ride, petting zoo, hay maze, corn box, kiddie play area, barrel train, tricycle races, pumpkin patch
Extra fee: pony rides, duck races, sling shots, bounce houses
Medlin Farm
507 Woodland Church Rd., Wake Forest, NC
https://medlinfarm.com/activities-1
Corn Maze, Free Pumpkin, Gem Mining, Hay Ride and much more.
Tractor’s Corn Maze
13912 Bold Run Hill Rd Wake Forest, NC
http://tractorscornmaze.com
8 acre corn maze, hay ride, free pumpkin, pumpkin painting station, corn pit, corn shooter, corn sheller
Naylor Family Farm
6016 US 401 North, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
http://www.naylorfamilyfarm.com/attractions.php
Corn maze, gem mining, pirate ship, jumping pad, farm animals, pumpkins, hay rides, corn crib, farm tower fort, barrel train, concession stand
Read our full review here.
McKee Cornfield Maze
5011 Kiger Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278,
https://mckeecornfieldmaze.com
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!
Millstone Creek Orchard
506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd., Ramseur, NC 27316
https://www.millstonecreekorchards.com/
Enjoy all things fall and pumpkin with pumpkin chunkin’, pumpkin pie eating contests, sampling of all pumpkin goodies, pumpkin piñatas, pumpkin storytimes, hayrides to the pumpkin patch and of course, pumpkin picking. Our fire pits will also be open for roasting all sorts of yummy treats – s’mores & hotdogs (additional cost for food items). Our u-pick pumpkin fields will be open and there are dozens of neat, crazy cool pumpkins out there for you to pick and take home. Guests must pay the OktoberFest admission in order to access the u-pick orchards, and the cost of fruit is not included in the admission price.
All October Saturdays: 10am-4pm | All October Sundays: 1-5pm | Admission: $8/person
Sonlight Farms
293 Bunn Road Kenly, NC
https://www.sonlightfarmsnc.com/
Sonlight Farms in Kenly will be open every Saturday through Oct. 26. This fall, they are hosting two themed Saturdays with special activities and crafts, in addition to their regular activities including hayrides, pumpkins, animals, playground and more. On Oct. 26, visitors can conquer their corn maze at night with the farm’s Blackout Challenge
Old Mill Farm
8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, NC
https://www.oldmillfarmdurham.com/
Open Sundays from 12-5pm for fishing, petting zoo, Cornbread the Camel, gem mining, hayrides, cow barrel train, and pony rides!
1870 Farm
1224 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
https://www.1870farm.com/special-event-halloween-hayride
Our very kid-friendly Halloween event is back for three weekends this year! Enjoy 2 hours of access to the farm including trick-or-treating, animals in costume, pumpkin picking & painting, a walk through the hay bale art field and a hayride through the pasture (weather permitting)!
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 our farm animals. We have friendly cows, horses, goats and chickens that love to be fed. We 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.
Read our full review here.
Huckleberry Trail Farm
143 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Siler City, NC
https://huckleberrytrailfarm.com/
We have 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/pumpkin-patch
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!
Annual Fall Events in the Triangle
NC State Fair
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.ncstatefair.org
rides, games, farm animals, fair food, craft show, gardening show, flower show, entertainment, fireworks
Wendell Harvest Festival
99 W 3rd St., Wendell, NC
http://business.wendellchamber.com/events/details/annual-harvest-festival-10538
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!
HollyFest
2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540
https://www.hollyspringsnc.us/356/HollyFest
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.
FestiFall Arts Festival
Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC
http://www.chapelhillfestifall.com/
The Arts & Craft Market will have more than 75 local artists, artisans, and crafters offering everything from jewelry and pottery to musical instruments and fabrics. The Open Air Studio will have area artists working out in the open, showing off their techniques and artistry. The Kids Zone will have local arts organizations offering interactive crafts and activities for young artists and art lovers. Throughout the festival, attendees of all ages will have opportunities to create art alongside artists.
Clayton Harvest Festival
Horne Square, Clayton, NC
https://www.claytonharvestfestival.com/
Carnival rides and games, trunk or treat, BBQ competition, car show, kids village, pony rides, music festival, hot dog eating contest
Whirligig Festival
Goldsboro Street, Wilson, NC
https://whirligigfestivalnc.org/home
200+ VENDORS • 4 STAGES OF ENTERTAINMENT • ARTS & CRAFTS
FOOD VENDORS • NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS • FREE! WHIRLI-KIDZ ZONE • SPECIAL EVENTS
Fall FunFest in Rolesville
200 S. Main St., Rolesville, NC
https://www.rolesvillenc.gov/parks-recreation/special-events/fall-funfest
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!
Oak View Farm Fest
4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC
http://www.wakegov.com/parks/oakview/Pages/farmfest.aspx
Take a step back in time and celebrate farm life! Previously known as Heritage Day, Oak View Farm Fest has everything you would expect at an old-timey county fair. Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day and a look back at Wake County’s rural and agricultural history. The free event features: Farm animals, Antique equipment and cars, Traditional crafts, Agricultural exhibits, Live music, Horse-drawn carriage rides, Cane pole fishing, Pony rides, Historic lawn games, Face painting, Food vendors, And more!
NC Museum of Art – Educational Corn Maze
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
https://ncartmuseum.org/exhibitions
The maze called ‘From Teosinte to Tomorrow’ is a conceptual walk through agricultural history. The exhibit features teosinte – a wild grass thought to be the modern ancestor of corn.