Fall will be here before you know it! Here’s a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, fall farm activities, and more for the 2026 season!
Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don’t typically include in Charlotte on the Cheap, but are worth checking out.
Interested in a scary experience? Check out this list of Charlotte area haunted trails!
Please also check our huge list of fall festivals in the Charlotte area in 2026.
Willing to drive a little farther to explore fall attractions around the state of North Carolina? Check out these hayrides, corn mazes and pumpkin patches in the Raleigh area.
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Charlotte area corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and more
These attractions are suitable for children, and are not intended to be scary (unless otherwise indicated). There are a couple attractions that feature both scary and non-scary activities.
Rural Hill Corn Maze
Rural Hill Corn Maze
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville
704-875-3113
Day Maze: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 5 to October 31, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Night Maze: Fridays and Saturdays in October, starting at 5 p.m.
Day Maze Tickets: Adult $16, Child $13
Night Maze Tickets: Adults $20, Child $17
Purchase tickets here.
This year there will also be hay rides, a pumpkin patch, highland cows, bounce houses, and more! Farm activities like hay rides and the bounce house are included in the price. Pay separately for pumpkins, food, and drinks.
Outlaw Acres
Outlaw Acres
4601 Griffith Rd. Monroe, NC 28112
980-315-8989
Dates from September 19 to November 1, 2026. Open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 to 5 p.m.
Admission is $16 (ages 3 and under enter free) and includes the corn maze, super mega slide, animals, access to the Old West Town, play areas, and live music entertainment. Food, pumpkins, and the kid’s shooting range are an additional cost.
More info.
Hodges Family Farm
Hodges Family Farm
3780 Rocky River, East Charlotte, NC 28215
980-867-1014
Dates from September 26 to October 31, 2026. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission. Entrance gate closes at 5:30 p.m.
Daily fun includes pumpkins, hay bales, barnyard animals, photo opportunities, and picnic areas. There are additional activities on Saturdays and Sundays, but some of them are paid.
Cherry Place
Cherry Place
1950 Oakdale Road, Rock Hill, SC
803-207-5624
Dates from October 3 to October 25, 2026.
$12 for everyone ages 2 and up. All activities included such as the corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, free popcorn, petting and feeding animals, and barnyard games for children. Pumpkins and additional merchandize available for purchase.
More info.
Hall Family Farm
Hall Family Farm
445 West Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC
704-562-4021
Dates starting Friday, September 18, 2026.
No admission charge. Many kids activities, as well as a musical hay ride, and more! Some activities, such as this year’s United States History-themed corn maze, are paid.
More info.
Country Days Corn Maze
Country Days Corn Maze
416 Joe Lee Helms Road, Indian Trail, NC
Weekday: 704-753-1299, Weekend: 704-572-1993
Dates from September 25 to November 7, 2026.
Admission in $15 (free for children 3 and under) and includes one maze ticket for both the Little Ears Maze and Big Maze and unlimited farm activities. $2 discount for veterans and senior citizens age 65+ with valid ID. The corn maze this year is themed to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
More info.
Red Wolf Farm
Red Wolf Farm
1900 HW Farm Road, Maiden, NC 28650
828-999-8099
Dates from October 3 to 31, 2026. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is $9 per person, and that includes all the activities.
Includes corn maze, kid’s corn maze, hayride (as many times as you want), tubs of corn, pedal tractors, pumpkin bowling, farm animals, and much more!
More info.
Shelby Corn Maze
Shelby Corn Maze
120 Broadway Drive, Shelby, NC
704-434-8187
Dates from September 19 to November 1, 2026
Open Fridays: 4 to 10 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays: 2 to 8 p.m.
Farm admission: $16 (Under age 3 free), Haunt Pass: $16, Farm & Haunt Pass: $25.
Corn maze, courtyard activities, hayride to pumpkin patch, and more. Some activities will be an additional fee.
Wise Acres Organic Farm
Wise Acres Organic Farm
4701 Hartis Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-628-6232
Opens September 13, 2026.
Pick your own pumpkin and enjoy a wagon ride, barrel train, zip line, and more. Advance reservations are required.
More info.
Carrigan Farms
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oakridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-1450
Pumpkin picking begins October 1, 2026.
Pumpkin picking is $16-18 per person (dependent on the day of the week). Reservations are required and there is both a prepaid deposit and a cash only payment required at the door.
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkin.
More info.
Bush-N-Vine
Bush-N-Vine
1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC
803-684-2732
Opening day is Saturday, September 26, 2026. Open every Saturday through October 2026.
Admission is free, but you will pay for pumpkins (by weight) and food and drinks.
More info.
Carowinds Tricks and Treats
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
704-588-2600
Saturdays and Sundays from September 12 to November 1, 2026. Prices vary.
Kid-friendly fall fun at Carowinds including games, activities, costume contests, dance parties, and more throughout the park. The celebration takes place before the sun sets and does not include anything scary!
More info.
Almond Farm
Almond Farm
5180 US-601 S. Concord, NC 28025
704-793-1746
Dates from September 26 to November 1, 2026.
Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 14, 2026.
Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, feed farm animals, and bounce on the jump pad.
More info on ticket presale here.
Patterson Farm
Patterson Farm
10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, NC
704-797-0013 (Market)
704-636-4005 (Tours)
Dates from September 14 to November 21, 2026.
General admission starts at $16.50 (ages 2 and under enter free) and includes 40+ farm attractions such as a puppet show, wagon rides, the corn maze, barnyard, and much more! They also have options to purchase weekend passes and season passes if you plan on visiting more than once!
More info.
Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm
Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm
906 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034
704-922-8688
Opening the weekend of September 12, 2026.
Admission to the farm is free, however a $7.50 ticket gets you a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and a medium-sized pumpkin. There are also playgrounds, picnic shelters, chickens to feed, and more!
More info.
Hunter Farm
The Hunter Farm
13624 Providence Rd,, Weddington, NC
704-846-7975
Friday, September 25, to Sunday, November 1, 2026. (Closed Mondays.) Take wagon ride to petting barn. Pumpkin patch, and vendor market and live music on some days. $14 for wagon ride. Includes petting barn and a pie pumpkin.
Howard Family Farm
Howard Family Farm
250 Crater Road, Harmony, NC 28634
704-539-4994
Planning to open mid to late September 2026. Check back soon for more info.
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Magiz says
Thanks for putting this list together! My family usually goes to one of the big pumpkin patches in Concord, but it’s great to see how many options are scattered around the Charlotte area this fall. Do any of these places do flashlight corn mazes on weekends?
Jody Mace says
Rural Hill has a nightime maze!