The List: 8 awesome corn mazes

on the agenda October Adventures the list 8 corn mazes you’ll want to get lost in this fall

Autumn offers the challenge of navigating your way through a corn maze at farms around the state. Pumpkin and apple picking, hayrides, childrens’ games and delicious fall foods add to the family fun of the adventure of tackling a maze. Before you head out, be sure to check online for each venue’s specific COVD-19 regulations.

1. West End Creamery - Whitinsville

Get a taste of cross-country travel following a summer spent cooped up at home. The Road Trip USA-themed corn maze is just part of the fall fun at this family friendly farm and creamery situated next to Purgatory Chasm. Admission ($13.95 per person, kids under 36” free) includes two corn mazes, a socially dis tanced wagon ride, pedal karts, cow train, duck races, barnyard jump, tug-o-war, and barnyard basketball. Mini golf, pony rides, and pumpkin picking are offered on-site for an additional charge. westendcreamery.com.

2. Sauchuk’s Corn Maze - Plympton

Sauchuk Farm brought the first large-scale corn maze to eastern Massachusetts over a decade ago, and they continue to do it big every year. This year, they’re celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage, the founding of Plymouth Colony and the his toric interaction between the Wamponoag and English peoples. The farm offers pumpkin picking, hay wagon rides, a cow train and jumping pillows. Kids’ activities like tug-of-war, duck races, and barnyard ball add to the fun. Advanced tickets ($15.95 per person, kids 2 and under free) with a specified date and entry time are required, and available online each Monday for the upcoming weekend. Admission includes most activities. sauchukmaze.com.

3. Schartner Farms - Bolton

Not only are first responders and medical personnel celebrated in the design of this year’s maze, those at the frontlines of the pandemic will also receive free entry to corn maze. Enjoy apple picking while you’re there, and let kids get a kick out of their menagerie of farm animals. Corn maze open weekends only; admission $10 for ages 12 and up, $7 ages 3-11. schartnerfarm.com.

4. Wojick’s Farm - Blackstone

Country Livin’ is the theme of this year’s maze at Wojik’s Farm, where families can weave their way through a guitar, boots, horseshoes and a cowboy hat. Hop on a tractor driven wagon ride to make your way to the maze, apple orchard or pumpkin patch. Snack shack is open, and sweet treats to take home are available in the farm store. Maze open weekends; admission $10 per person, and free for kids 5 and under. wojcikfarm.com.

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5. Mike’s Maze - Sunderland

The “stalks” have never been higher. The designers of Mike’s Maze are celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage and the 55th anni - versary of the Voting Rights Act with eight acres of campaign trails, remind - ing maze-goers to vote. Located on a working farm at the foot of Mount Sug arloaf, visitors enjoy gorgeous views of the New England foliage. Access to the Pasture Playground where kids can bounce on an inflatable jump pad, race rubber duckies, play giant versions of games like chess and Jenga, and climb around on real tractor tires is included in admission. A petting zoo, pedal carts, potato blasters and Corn Cafe are also on site. Open weekends; admission $15, $12 for kids 5-11, kids 4 and under free. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased online. mikesmaze.com.

6. Davis Farmland Mega Maze - Sterling

More than an 8-acre corn maze with nearly three miles of puzzling path - ways, you’ll also find Kansas City BBQ, craft beer and wine and live music on the weekends at Davis Mega Maze. Try to tackle some or all of the games located inside the maze at Adventure Zones featuring hammer bells, the field goal kick, slingshots, end goal slide and other fun. Surprises and photo-ops are to be found inside the maze itself. Tickets must be purchased online. davismegamaze.com.

7. Connors Farm - Danvers

Make your way through the Music Maze, a 7-acre corn maze featuring an array of instruments. Pick apples and pumpkins, visit the farm store and let kids loose on the playground. Online tickets encouraged; weekend admis - sion $16.99, seniors $14.99, kids under 2 free. Weekdays $12.99. connorsfarm. com.

8. Westview Farms Creamery - Monson

This 6-acre corn maze is designed as a “thank you” to frontline workers. Children will enjoy a playground, sandbox, and feeding goats at this family friendly creamery where you’ll find some of the best homemade ice cream around and unbeatable autumn views. Pick pumpkins, grab lunch from the grill, and enjoy live music while there. Maze is open weekends only, admission $12 for adults, $8 for kids under 12, and children under 2 are free. westviewmonson.com.

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