Family Guide For Fall: Corn Maze Tour

By Geneva Nodland

Another crucial outing to complete your fall festivities is winding through a corn maze! These fields are bearers of laughs, determination, and sometimes even spooks. Despite the Valley’s plentiful harvest, a few fields have been dedicated to corn mazes that have been whipped up for this classic autumn event, check them out!

Geared Towards Kids & Families

Traditionally, corn mazes and Halloween go hand in hand… in a spooky way. But there are corn mazes around the community that vary in levels of spook! Find the right one for you!

Lost in the Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

As part of the Lost in the Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, watch out for the Red River Valley Fair's Dazed in the Maze event! Make your way through the corn stalks and search for local breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies hidden throughout the maze!

Back again is the Lost on the Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch! Venture through the winding, twisting corn maze by the Red River Fair Grounds through the end of the month. If the corn maze is a bit daunting, take the kiddos through the kid’s straw maze! Try out pumpkin bowling, classic corn hole (yes, it's corn hole at a corn maze!), snap a photo at their photo spot, grab some snacks from the local vendors, and more. No matter how you plan it, you’ll want to spend some time at this maze! Admission is $10 + online fees, $15 + fees at the gate, and children 2-year-olds and under are free! Find tickets at redrivervalletfair.com

Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Ave West Fargo, ND

Thea's Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze

Make a stop at Thea’s Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze sometime now through the end of the month. Travel into Minnesota and you’ll find this 11-acre corn maze, along with other great activities like a petting zoo, hayrides, face painting, food, and more! Open through the end of October, you don’t want to miss the one-of-a-kind, annually-designed theme for the corn maze. Those who want to explore after dark can take part in the Twilight Maze. Plan your visit this season! General admission to the patch is $10, and kids under four are free! Learn more about Thea’s pumpkin patch on the previous page!

19982 Appaloosa Rd

Pelican Rapids, MN

For Anyone

Anyone can enjoy a good stroll through the corn stalks… but make sure you’re brave enough to visit these ones! Here are some of the spookier corn mazes around town, and you know, where there’s a spooky corn maze, there are bound to be some other hauntings going on!

Haunted Farm

Join in on the scare at the Haunted Farm just outside of Moorhead! Travel through spooky spots like the Dark Maze, Haunted Woods, the Insane Clown Room… and, of course, the Haunted House. There is no lack of scares at this destination, open through Halloween… visit if you dare! General admission for the Big Show is $22 per person, plus head to their website for a coupon for $2 off!

1947 130th Ave S Moorhead, MN hauntedfarm.com

Acres of Terror Corn Maze

If you’re up for some scare, head to the Acres of Terror Corn Maze! This corn maze features creatures like ZiggyD Wolf the bus driver or Striker the mass murderer to help create a frightful night in the maze! Until the end of the month, visit for $30 per adult and $15 per youth (10 years and under). To celebrate the maze's 20th anniversary, guests received a free t-shirt every Friday of the month of September, and in October, they will get a free gift! And if you need some fuel for your journey, load up on Wild One Food Truck treats!

108 ND-18 S, Leonard, ND

The Crypt at Jacobs Manor

Spend another scary night at The Crypt at Jacobs Manor! Although the entertainment is spooky, many have said it’s a great spot for families who enjoy the scare! For the little ones who want in on the action but don't want to be scared, The Crypt offers a lantern to guide the kids and to tell the staff to not scare them. But, if you want the full experience, don't worry— you'll be spooked! Admission to The Crypt is a suggestion. Mark your calendars for the last two Fridays and Saturdays in October!

307 1/2 Railroad N, Leonard, ND

Check out regional corn mazes to explore in the fall!

Mother, Goose, & Bean’s 16607 340th St Erhard, MN

Otter Berry Farm Corn Maze

38132 470th Ave, New York Mills, MN

Valley Corn Maize 42969 160th St NW East Grand Forks, MN

Country Blossom Farm Corn Maze

1951 Englund Rd SW, Alexandria, MN

A-Maze-N Clown Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 3523 82nd Ave SE Jamestown, ND

Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

2448 20th Ave NE Emerado, ND

Other Great Fall Activities

Fall in Fargo

This event at Rheault Farm offers a family-friendly atmosphere with fun activities, crafts, and pumpkin picking. Activities include a straw bale maze, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, and hayrides, celebrating the vibrant colors and cozy vibes of autumn.

Homecoming Celebrations

The Fargo-Moorhead area, having three different colleges, hosts multiple homecoming celebrations with various events. Make sure you check out the homecoming dates for NDSU, MSUM, and Concordia College.

An NDSU Football Game

I mean come on, how can you not take in gameday at least once? Make sure you get there early for some legendary tailgating.