Fall farm fun for all ages—tots to teens

Petting farm animals and picking pumpkins at a local farm is fun for little ones, but if you have teens in tow, you might need a little more excitement — like a challenging corn maze or pumpkin catapult.

If you are looking for a farm with entertaining activities this fall for all age family members, below are a few to consider. For a list of cool pumpkin patches and corn mazes in the DMV, see our complete guide.

Maryland Sunrise Farm, Gambrills

Located in Gambrills, this favorite corn maze has been attracting families since 2006. Older kids can get lost in the massive 8 acre corn maze while younger ones can try an easier route or play in a mini-maze. There is also the new Farm Flyer Zip Line for thrill seekers.

To keep tots busy while the big kids are lost, check out the hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides, log cabin building, hay jump, pedal karts, tire fun and more. The whole family can enjoy cornhole and live entertainment.

Montpelier Farms, Upper Marlboro

Teens can explore Montpelier’s 7-acre corn maze with 3D glasses that help decode clues, hang in the football lounge or see how far they can launch a pumpkin in the Pumpkin Chunkin’. Younger kids can try out the “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” corn maze, take a hayride, pet farm animals, play in the corn tepees, ride pedal karts and jump on the cow belly bounce. The whole family can enjoy the roping range, hill slides, movie screenings, bonfire and much more.

Butler’s Orchard, Germantown

Head to the Pumpkin Festival at Butler’s Orchard for plenty of fun for all ages. Older kids can get lost in the twisted corn maze, play cornhole, shoot a pumpkin cannon and slingshot apples. Younger kids can go on a hayride, play in a corn box, climb a spider web, slide down a giant slide and get lost in a straw maze. There is also jumping in a hayloft, farm animals, pick your own pumpkins and more.

—Natalie Jeffery