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Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Southeastern Virginia, including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, etc.?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Southeastern Virginia, including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, etc., sorted by county. Some are huge corn mazes with hayrides, pumpkins, corn cannons, inflatables and others are simple corn mazes with little else.  Most also have loads of pumpkins to choose from.  To really make it fun for  your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn cannon, cow train, inflatables, farm animals, pumpkin patch or zip lines.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. A LWAYS call before you go to confirm whether they are open this year and any requirements, they don't always report changes to me, and many closed permanently due to the covid lockdowns!

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Corn mazes, sorted by county

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Amelia County

Charlotte County

Chesapeake (City of)

  • Bergey's Breadbasket - Follows organic practices, corn maze, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Phone: 757-546-9225. Open: Corn maze dates will be published on our website or call Bergey's Breadbasket for more information. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. In 2013, OUR 2013 CORN MAZE FOUGHT THE STORM, AND ON OCTOBER 9TH THE STORM WON! THE CORN IS LYING FLAT IN THE FIELD. OUR OTHER FALL FESTIVITIES WILL CONTINUE (weather permitting) ON THE REMAINING SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER: (UPDATED: September 20, 2020 JBS) (ADDED: August 03, 2009)
  • Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Bounce house, haunted rides, haunted trail, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, Bouncy castle, birthday parties, school tours
    900 North Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Phone: 757-971-3413. Alternate Phone: 703-725-5011. Email: yoseph_a1@msn.com. Open: Monday to Friday, From 10am to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 8pm, September 29 to October 31st. Directions: Located between Victory Nissan and Chesapeake General Hospital on 900 North Battlefield Blvd. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. A great outing for the whole family 7 days a week. We also welcome School trips and Birthday's. We offer Group rates. We also have the largest slides 36 feet high and bounces available. Au-some Night time Haunted hay ride available starting October 1st to October 31st. Click here for a link to the Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 20, 2020 JBS)
  • Greenbrier Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted house, haunted trail, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Phone: (757) 421-2141. Alternate Phone: (757) 421-4550. Email: aarons@tidewatermulch.com. Open: 10 am to 6 pm daily during the festivities. Directions: Take exit 8A from VA-168 South. Take Hillcrest Parkway to Edinburg Parkway. Turn left on Street Brides Road, then turn left on Sign Pine Road. Greenbrier Farms is at the end of Sign Pine Road. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: May 15 to June 15 Peaches: June 30 to early August Pumpkins: Month of October Corn Maze: Month of October Christmas Trees: Day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 20, 2020 JBS)
    A visitor writes on October 23, 2011: "LOVED IT! Didn't know what to expect the first time we went there, but we were pleasantly surprised in the Spring that we went back again this Fall annd had a fantastic visit both times. There are restrooms, plenty of parking, very easy to get to off the Chesapeake 168 Bypass. Greenbrier Farms is run by Kent Basnight of Basnight Lawn & Landscaping. We first visited the farm in the Spring during the Bllom Festival. At the time our son was 3 and our daughter was 6 months and they had a blast. We were there all day. We went back in the Fall hoping they would be doing something and had even more fun. The pick your own pumpkins are HUGE. $10.00 flat fee for any sized pumpkin. They take cash, credit cards or you can buy your tickets ahead of time on the internet. There's a link on the website if you are interested in getting your tickets ahead of time. They have farm animals to visit, concession so you can get food and have a picnic - all sorts of games set up for the kids, farm equipment that kids can climb on a big tire swing. The staff is incredible friendly and there are 2 farm labradors that hang out hang out during events - Greenbrier and Hickory. At night during October, they have the Trail of Fears and bands, radio stations or a DJ. It's a great place and I can't say enough positive things about it!"
  • Mount Pleasant Farms - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fresh eggs, gift shop, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    2201 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Phone: (757) 482-0739. Email: info@mountpleasantfarms.com. Open: the month of October 2020. Hours are Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-6pm. (Closed Mondays). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices (IPM). Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 20, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED: May 17, 2018)

Charles (City of)

Chesterfield County

  • Chesterfield Berry Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    26002 Pear Orchard Road, Moseley, VA 23120. Phone: 804-239-7480. Email: chesterfieldberry@gmail.com. Open: Weekday Hours starting October Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 5:30pm; then daily Staring October 14 – Monday thru Friday from 2pm to 5:30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 5:30pm; mornings are reserved for School Tours and are by reservation only. Directions: We are located on Hull Street Road/360, 6 1/2 miles west of Woodlake. Also, from 288 take the 360 west exit and we are 8 miles on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. School Tours start October 1st Monday thru Friday from 9am to 1:30pm. Farm Activities: Buy Separately or Save money with a Fun Activities Pack. Free general admission, Prices in 2013: hayrides: $1 per person; Pick your own Pumpkins: $.39 Per pound. Free Admission Includes: Picnic Area, Pig Races, Animal Corral, Shelled Corn Play Area, Straw Play Area, Entertainment (weekends only), Goat Walk, Bunnyville, Honey Bee Barn with observation hive, Dino Dig, Hay Jump, Sand Mountain, Petal Cart Play Area, Stage Shows weekends only. General Activities Fun Pack (for a fee) Includes: Hayride to and from pumpkin patch, Wagon Train Ride, Moon Bounce, Pirate’s Cove, Corn Cannon, Barrel Train Ride, 8 Acre Corn Maze, Duck Races. Other packages include General Fun Activities Pack, Scary Fun Barn, Paintball Target Shooting 1 Round, Gem Mining (small bag). And activity Priced separately: Barrel Train Ride: Wagon Train Ride, Moon Bounce, Pirate’s Cove, Scary Fun Barn, Corn Maze, Paint Ball, Corn Cannon, Hayride to and from Pumpkin Patch, Animal Feed, Gem Mining, Pony Rides, Pick your own Pumpkins: .39 cents per pound. (UPDATED: September 20, 2020 JBS) (ADDED: March 01, 2010)
  • Hickory Ridge Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, cow train / barrel train rides,pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, Fall festival, Fresh eggs, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, group reservations
    2928 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake , VA 23322. Phone: (757) 560-6763. Email: jrpx2@msn.com. Open: Check Facebook for times. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take the second Hillcrest Parkway Exit (the last exit before the toll) off of the 168 bypass. At the intersection of Hillcrest and Battlefield, take a right. We are 2.5 miles heading south on Battlefield. Once you see the ruritan club, we are another mile, also on the right had side. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries will be ready mid-April and generally end early June; Children's corn maze is in October; Hayrides, barrel train, pony rides and food vendors availability varies depending upon events at the farm; Check Facebook or call 757 to 568 to 6763 for info;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Hickory Ridge Farm is family owned and operated. When you visit the farm, you will most likely meet farmer John and most likely other family members. We are open from May through October. (UPDATED: September 20, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED: March 21, 2018)
  • Lilley Farms and Nursery, Inc. - pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides,
    2800 Tyre Neck Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Phone: 757-483-9880. Fax (757) 483-3245. Open: UPDATE for 2020, They are closed for the 2020 season, will return in 2021, Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. We have hayrides, corn maze, lots of pumpkins, and dirt hills (which kids love to play on). We also have an old 1946 Ford flatbed in our sunflower field that you can take your pictures in. Don’t forget to try our LIlley Farms strawberry jam, syrup, pepper jelly and local honey that we have available at the stand.Email: lilleyfarms@mindspring.com Directions: From I-664, take exit 10 (Pughsville Road) and go east. Turn right onto Taylor Road. Turn left on Bruce Road. Once you make a left on Bruce Road you go up 2 lights. At the second light you make a right onto Tyre Neck Rd & your first left onto Bruce Road. . (UPDATED: July 23, 2019, JBS)

Cumberland County

Dinwiddie County

Emporia (City of)

Franklin (City of)

Goochland County

Greensville County

Hampton (City of)

Hanover County

  • Hanover Vegetable Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, haunted corn maze, pig races, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fresh eggs, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), inflatables/bounce house, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
    13580 Ashland Road, Ashland, VA 23005. Phone: 804-402-4149. Email: Hanoverfarm@aol.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Richmond: Take 64 W to 295 (or 95 N to 295/Charlottesville); take the RT 33 exit 49 toward Montpelier; go 5 miles to Stanley Store and turn right at light onto Ashland Rd/623- Hanover Vegetable Farm is 1/4 mile on left. From Fredericksburg/NOVA: Take 95 S to Ashland/RT 54 exit; turn left onto RT 1 S; take right onto Ashcake/Ashland Road at the Luck Chevrolet/SHEETZ light--go 6 miles to the Hanover Vegetable Farm-we're on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are open From September 30th through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: February 04, 2016)
  • Lloyd Family Farms - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
    12204 Pinhook Road, Rockville, VA 23146. Phone: 84-387-0068. Email: LloydFamilyFarms@gmail.com. Open: Saturdays and Sundays Only, from 10am to 7pm, starting September 20 through November 2. Directions: Exit 167 Off of Interstate 64. Turn left if you were driving East on 64 or right if you were driving West. Take the 3rd road on the left - called 617. This road turns into Pinhook and we are 2.2 miles down the road on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We also have barn tours, treasure hunt pumpkin patch, and HenPens. (ADDED: September 08, 2014) (UPDATED: September 12, 2013)

Henrico County

Hopewell (City of)

Isle of Wight County

  • Darden's Country Store - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, cotton picking, corn box, hayrides, haunted corn maze, school trips,
    16249 Bowling Green Rd, Smithfield, VA 23430. Phone: (757) 357-6791. Email: DardensCountryStore@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday from 7am-6pm; Sundays from 12-5pm during October; Hay rides on the weekends begin on Saturday at 10 am until 5 pm. Sunday Hay rides begin at noon until 5 pm. Payment: Cash, check, Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards. Weekend hayrides ar $3 per person. The kids have an opportunity to meet and interact with our farm animals, traipse through the corn maze, play hide and seek in hayland, pick cotton, choose a pumpkins from the patch, and enjoy a day on the farm. The children start visiting in September and continue through November. Darden's isn't just for kids.... families, friends and foodies make the trek for the scenery, the ham, the chocolate covered peanuts, the pumpkins, the gourds. For the past several years, the haunted corn maze at the Darden's has been a fixture on the Halloween circuit. If you are interested in scheduling a school field trip, please call to reserve your date and get more information about activities. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups and youth groups are welcome. And we've been smoking hams since the early 1950s. We smoke about 1,000 hams a year. If you visit the smokehouse, you'll remember your visit with every bite of our ham. (ADDED: October 21, 2015, JBS)

James City County

  • Pumpkinville - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, picnic area, birthday parties, pumpkins, winter squash, school tours
    77691 Richmond Road, Toano, VA 23168. Phone: 757-869-9751. Open: Sunday to Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 9am to 9pm; Pumpkinville is open September 28- October 31; earlier by reservation for groups. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Payment: Cash, Check. hayrides, pumpkins, gourds, squash, fall mums. Your family can pick their own pumpkin from our patch, or choose from our large selection in the yard. Pumpkinville offers fun for everyone who enjoys the Halloween Holiday Season. Decorations fill the fenced in area to create a festive autumn atmosphere that lasts all October. There are lots of free activities such as The hayride that runs the perimeter of the field, a cornfield maze, bean bag toss, ring toss and other games are added fun for children and adults. Pumpkinville is also a great place to get all of your Halloween Goodies. We have a large selection of pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, flowers, wooden cut-outs, arts and crafts and fall decorations. Bundles of cornstalks and bales of straw also available for purchase. There are a small number of picnic tables and a port-a-john available for your convenience. Large groups and Birthday Parties, etc. must make reservations in advance to reserve picnic tables. (UPDATED: October 19, 2013, from their website)
    A visitor writes on September 25, 2010: "This fall was our first visit to Pumpkinville and we had a wonderful time! Our daughter is two and she loved seeing all the different sizes and colors of pumpkins and gourds. Although this pumpkin patch is small, the family has put a LOT of love and care into creating the corn maze, decorated areas, and hayride. You won't spend a whole day here by any means, but it is well worth the trip and a fabulous family Halloween activity."
    A visitor writes on July 22, 2009: "We have taken our two young children and our teenager to Pumpkinville since we moved into the area. We all love it! It has been our Fall tradition to go pick our pumpkins, ride the hay ride, pick up beautiful mums and play in the corn maze. They have lots to do! They are located right off of the main road, you can't miss it, lots of parking too. This is a great time for all!"

Mecklenburg County

New Kent County

  • Holly Fork Farm Produce & Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    4901 Holly Fork Road, Barhamsville, VA 23011. Phone: 804 366 6349. Alternate Phone: 757 566 0729. Email: hollyforkproduce@aol.com. Open: Tuesday thru Sunday open on columbus day Monday closed all other Mondays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: You can take 64 east to the West Point/Toano exit to get to us. We are about 5 minutes from the interstate, 45-50 minutes from Richmond, an hour from Virginia Beach and about 35 minutes from Newport News and Hampton Roads. Search our address 4901 Holly Fork Road, Barahmsville, Va 23011 Feel free to call if you need assistance. Click here for a map and directions. Our farm is seasonal and is not open year round; We harvest mid to late June until November 1st; Call or visit our web site for specific hours of operation. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. We do out best to grow fresh veggies for you in the summer & provide a family friendly, relaxed pumpkin patch in the fall. We open the patch each year October 1st. We welcome groups of all types. We are handicapp and pet friendly too (leashes please). We offer a huge variety of pumpkins, gourds, corn stalk bundles, straw bales, mums, homemade jams, honey, homemade cakes, large game area, hay rides, pumpkin launching, pot bellied pigs, chickens, picnic area, & fun! It is worth the drive out to the country to come & see us. (ADDED: January 03, 2013)

Newport News (City of)

Norfolk (City of)

Northampton County

Nottoway County

Petersburg (City of)

Poquoson (City of)

Portsmouth (City of)

Powhatan County

Prince Edward County

Prince George County

Richmond (City of)

Richmond County

Southampton County

Suffolk (City of)

Surry County

Sussex County

Virginia Beach (City of)

  • Cullipher Farm Market  pumpkins, corn maze, flowers, pick your own applesCullipher Farm Market - Uses natural growing practices pumpkins, corn maze, flowers, pick your own apples,Honey from hives on the farm
    772 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: (757) 721-7456. Email: cullfarm@msn.com. Open: Late April to early September, various hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. 7 Acre "King Neptune and Surfer" Corn Maize- This one of a kind maize was designed by the world’s leading corn maize team. The maize has a medium level of difficulty, miles of path, and should take the average person about 45 minutes to complete. Cotton Maize- Enjoy navigating your way through the areas first and only cotton maize! This maize is our toughest maize and should take about 20 minutes to complete. Sunflower Maize- Take a picture in front of this beautiful field of flowers. This simple design is perfect for the little ones! Each year we plant over 8 acres of pumpkins for you to bring out the family and find just the right ones to cut right off the vine and take home. We have pumpkins ranging in weight from less then one pound to over a hundred pounds. We have a field dedicated to Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins and another for all of the specialty odd ball aka ugly pumpkins. In addition, we have gourds and other fall decorative items for you to choose from and decorate your home with. We provide you with shears to harvest your pumpkins and a wagon to put it in, all you have to worry about is finding the perfect ones. Don't forget about our activities and to swing by our stand before heading back into town. Cullipher Farm is located atop the fertile Pungo Ridge in southern Virginia Beach. The farm is family owned and operated by fourth and fifth generation Culliphers. We are proud to grow over 250 varieties of the highest quality fruits and vegetables specializing in strawberries, sweet corn and tomatoesEach year we plant over 8 acres of pumpkins for you to bring out the family and find just the right ones to cut right off the vine and take home. We have pumpkins ranging in weight from less then one pound to over a hundred pounds. We have a field dedicated to Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins and another for all of the specialty odd ball aka ugly pumpkins. In addition, we have gourds and other fall decorative items for you to choose from and decorate your home with. We provide you with shears to harvest your pumpkins and a wagon to put it in, all you have to worry about is finding the perfect ones. Don't forget about our activities and to swing by our stand before heading back into town. Our Fall U-Pick seasons is highlighted by our pumpkins and apples. In 2015 we will be planting our first high density apples. These apples are planted and grow on a trellis system and top out at around 10 feet. They will be ready to pick in 2017! In addition to our 8 varieties of apples we plant over 30 different types of pumpkins ranging from small to large, bumpy or flat, with a variety of colors.(UPDATED: May 21, 2017, JBS) (UPDATED: May 12, 2014, from their VAG) (ADDED: March 15, 2009)
    Comments from a visitor on June 26, 2011: "Great people, only organic strawberry patch in Va. Great berries, they are open early for organic strawberries, so get on their email list. Lots of other things also."
  • Flanagan Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties
    Corner Of Princess Anne And N. Muddy Creek Roads, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: 757-426-5585. Email: flanagan_farm@msn.com. Open: October: Friday 1 to 6, Saturday and Sunday 9 to 6. Directions: One half a mile South of the Pungo stoplight on the corner of Princess Anne and N. Muddy Creek Roads. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: October 19, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: October 06, 2012) (ADDED: May 11, 2008)
  • Hunt Club Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted house, haunted trail, Fall festival,
    2388 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: (757) 427-9520. Email: info@huntclubfarm.com. Open: See our website for current hours; : Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take I-64 to 264 east to Virginia Beach. Exit Birdneck Road. Turn right at traffic light onto Birdneck Road, go 3 miles and turn right onto General Booth Blvd. Go 4 miles and turn right onto London Bridge Road. Hunt Club Farm is 1/4 mile on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page.
    Click here for our Instagram page. (UPDATED: September 13, 2022)

York County

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