The leaves are changing colors, and there’s a crisp chill in the air — fall is here! It’s the perfect time for you and your family to take part in seasonal activities like pumpkin picking, corn mazes and more farm fun and games.
Many local farms in the Chesapeake Bay area open their doors to visitors during September and October before they close up shop for the winter. Don’t miss the opportunity to make unforgettable memories with your family at these attractions offering plenty of fall fun.
Places to See the Animals
Meet, feed and even pet animals living on the farm! Many of these petting farms have animals like goats, cows, pigs and small animals like rabbits.
Kinder Farm Park | Millersville
(Open 24 hours)
There are fewer animals in the fall than other times of year, but there’s still many living there for visitors to come see.
Dragonfly Acres Farm | Odenton
(Open for “Farm Days” 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; open for booking and events at other times)
Wild Kid Acres | Edgewater
(Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday)
Hansel Hill Farm | Millersville
(Open for “Play Day at the Farm” 9-11 a.m. Wednesday; by appointment only at other times)
Visitors can also learn the basics of beekeeping and rent baby chicks to take care of at home.
Harvest Season
Pick your own pumpkins at these farms! Whether you’re making a pumpkin pie, decorating a jack-o’-lantern or just looking for some fall decor, being able to pick your own pumpkin makes the experience all the more personal.
Y Worry Farm | Davidsonville
(Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends)
Also has a corn maze and a corn stalk teepee
Knightongale Farm | Harwood
(Open 5-8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday,
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday)
Kent Fort Farm | Stevensville
(Open 24 hours)
Offers u-pick pumpkins on weekends during the fall, as well as a petting zoo
Pumphrey Farm | Millersville
(Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday)
Doepkens’ Farm | Gambrills
(Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday)
Corn Mazes
Get lost in these corn mazes at local farms!
The biggest in the state is at Magnolia Meadows Farm in Thurmont, which spans a whopping 5.7 acres. If you’d rather stay closer to home, though, there is a smaller, local maze here:
Maryland Corn Maze | Gambrills
This year’s theme is the movie “Wicked” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Bring your phone for a QR code scavenger hunt!
