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9+ Not-to-Miss Corn Mazes in Tampa Bay and Beyond

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It’s fall, y’all! We are sharing our TOP PICKS of must-experience corn mazes in Tampa Bay to get you into the spirit of the season. Despite two hurricanes in the last month, most farms were able to open for the season and several farms in the Tampa Bay Area plant some pretty awesome corn mazes for you to navigate with the kids (in the spring, it’s often a sunflower maze instead.)  This is one of our favorite fall activities for kids in Tampa Bay and even though it might be a bit of a drive depending on where you live, it’s well worth it! 

*Pictured: Sweetfields Corn Maze 

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A few tips before you head out on your corn maze adventure:

  • Check with the farm to see if you need to buy an advanced ticket as some time slots may sell out.
  • Bring plenty of water since it can get hot and stay hydrated as you make your way through the corn maze.
  • Wear closed-toed shoes since you will be on a farm and there are bugs.
  • Pack wet wipes for quick clean-ups, since again…you’re on a farm. There are also usually only port-a-potties on site.
  • Wear plenty of sunscreen and bug spray since we’re in Florida!
  • Bring some extra cash just in case there are activities available.

Corn Mazes in Tampa Bay:

(Listed in order of opening date because we know a lot of you like to get started early! Also, be sure to check in with your chosen farm’s social media sites because some do sell out of tickets on certain days–easy to say we’re all excited about fall, y’all!)

16th Annual Sweetfields Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch

Come out for corn maze fun at Sweetfields Farm in Masaryktown, but stay for the Pitcher Pump Duck Race, hayride, pumpkin patch, farm animals and free craft of the season. Buy your tickets ahead of time to secure your spot because this event often sells out. This year’s maze design is inspired by the new farm dog who you just might meet during your visit to Sweetfields!

Dade City Farms at Lake Iola Fall Festival Corn Maze

Dade City Farms at Lake Iola’s Fall Festival features so many awesome family-friendly activities including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hamster wheel racers, petting zoo, u-pick sunflowers, and so much more. You can even add on experiences like a cup of food to feed the animals and even book a baby kangaroo encounter.

 

Fox Squirrel Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Take part in exciting, family-friendly fall games and activities during the annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! The farm says the hurricanes were tough on their maze, so it may not be what you have experienced in the past. They also have other fun activities like duck races, challenge your kids to a game of corn hole, go on a hayride, and select the perfect pumpkin for your front porch in Tampa!  

 

33rd Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival

  • Dates: Weekends through October 27, 2024, from 9 am-5 pm
  • Location: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
  • Cost: $15 for ages 11 and up, children under 10 are free. $5 for parking (cash only)
  • Husander Farms Facebook page for updates

Make the drive south of Tampa Bay to experience the 33rd annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on select weekends in October. There will be hayrides, a petting zoo, games, a pumpkin patch, and more! The main attraction is the corn maze which is an additional $2 per person. Make sure to bring cash for other cool activities like a children’s train ride, Butterfly Experience, zip line, and more!

HarvestMoon Fun Farm Family Photo
Attempting to get a cute photo in the corn maze with the kids at HarvestMoon Fun Farm. I highly recommend you bring water and wear closed-toed shoes when you go!

Harvest Holler Pumpkin Patch in Polk City

  • Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 17, 2024
  • Location: 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FL 33868 – about 30 min east of Tampa
  • Cost: $17 for ages 13-64, $14 for ages 2-12, seniors 65+, and active-duty military
  • Harvest Holler Farm Facebook page for updates

It’s an easy ride from Tampa – just about a half hour east on I-4 – and suddenly, you’re at Farmer Jerry and his family’s Harvest Holler Farm.  Come out for a fun fall tradition and stroll the fields of this year’s corn maze and pumpkin patch at Harvest Holler Farm, a working family farm! You can explore the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, enjoy some country eats, meet live farm animals, and more! There’s also a cow train, corn hole, and many more activities.

 

HarvestMoon Farm Pumpkin Patch

  • Open Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 am-2 pm and then Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays through November 3, 2024
  • Location: 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown, FL 34604
  • Cost: $12.95 weekdays and $15.95 weekends, ages 3 and up
  • HarvestMoon Farm Facebook page for updates

You’ll want to pre-purchase a ticket online to secure your spot to navigate the 5-acre corn maze, explore the many attractions like a cow train, pedal cars, jumping pillow, and barnyard games. There’s also a petting farm and tree house. Bring some extra cash in case the little ones decide they want to participate in gem mining or even pick out their own pumpkins in the pumpkin patch! They even host a Haunted Nights Nights event for $24.95 on select nights.

HarvestMoon Fun Farm slide
There are other fun farm activities at HarvestMoon Fun Farm like the slide.

Beasley Farm’s Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

Beasley Farms is hosting its annual pumpkin festival that will include a ton of fall fun on the farm, including a sun hemp and field maze, u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, farm animals, fresh farm produce for purchase, and MORE!  

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Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

  • September 28-November 17, 2024, Thursdays-Sundays
  • Location: 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
  • Cost: $25 for ages 3 and up (tickets must be purchased in advance)

About an hour east of Tampa, just north of Walt Disney World is the cutest farm/fall festival for families! This year’s 7th Annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms will feature a new 5-acre corn maze, u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, a pumpkin patch barn, a kids zone, and more. You can even taste the yummy apple cider donuts.    

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