Maze craze: 25 Ohio corn mazes to stalk around and get lost in this Halloween
The next time someone tells you to "get lost," take it with a grain of salt, then take a ride to one of Ohio's many corn mazes and do just that!
Whether you're looking for a short jaunt or a longer day trip, the Buckeye state offers so many agricultural labyrinths that you'll be shucked and a(maze)d! From journeys of less than an hour to more extensive expeditions, you'll find more mazes than you can shake a stalk at.
Here are 25 corn mazes that will have you twisting and turning every which way!
Nearby (less than an hour)
Hartland Farm2899 Lifer Lane, Lancaster
What: Try out the corn maze, and pet some cute animals - the farm has chickens, rabbits, goats, and honeybees (but we don't recommend petting the bees). There's also plenty for kids to do in the play area, including wading in a shallow creek, discovering forts under trees, and cooking in the mud kitchen.When: Noon to 6 p.m. on weekend through Oct. 29.Cost: No admission charge. The corn maze and bounce houses are $5/person; hayrides $3/person. Pumpkin cost $5-$10.Information: 540-422-3850, hartlandfarmer.com
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The Haunted Farm5450 Old Millersport Road NE, Pleasantville
What: Get your fright on in the haunted corn maze and a haunted house, then visit the concessions for treats to enjoy by a bonfire.When: Fridays and Saturday (times vary according to ticket) Oct. 27-Nov. 3.Cost: $20 ages 14+, $15 for 13 and youngerInformation: 614-230-9563, haunted-farm.com
Lynd Fruit Farm9851 Morse Road SW, Pataskala
What: Two options are offered - the Big Maze aka the Lyndiana Jones Corn Maze, an 8-acre treasure hunt with challenges that takes about an hour, and the Creepy Critters Mini Maze for young ones. The fun continues in the courtyard with the Fun Zone, courtyard games, and bounce houses (open until 6 p.m.) and more.When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 29.Cost: Maze passes for ages 3+ are $11 ($10 for 60+ and military with ID). Visit website for maze/wagon ride combo prices.Information: 740-404-9967, lyndfruitfarm.com
The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek8657 Axe Handle Road, Milford Center
What: This year's corn maze design pays tribute to country singer Reba McEntire. Come test your knowledge of Reba by using the Reba passport when you complete the maze.When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 29.Cost: Tickets bought online are $12 (plus $2 service charge) for ages 3-59 and $6 for ages 60+. Each comes with a $2 service charge. Tickets at the farm cost $2 more. Ages 2 and under free.Information: 937-349-4781, mazeandberries.com
McDonald's Greenhouse3220 Adamsville Road, Zanesville
What: McDonald's attractions range from its 5-acre corn maze, hayrides and a petting zoo to spider web rope-climbing, a pedal tractor track, the Enchanted Forest and more.When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 31.Cost: $9 general admission; ages 2-under free.Information: 740-819-5814, mcdonaldsgreenhouse.com
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Van Buren Acres5066 Keller Road, Hebron
What: This family-owned and operated corn maze offers a different design each year and 2023 features Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore.When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.Cost: $10 general admission. Ages 2-under free.Information: 740-404-8656, vanburenacres.com
Up North
Arrowhead Orchard11724 Lisbon St SE, Paris
What: In addition to a corn maze, the orchard offers unlimited hayrides, slides, zip-lining, a pedal car track, apple train cart rides, and more. There's also the opportunity to pick your own apples, pumpkins and sunflowers (in season), shoot the apple cannon, and buy fruit from the Applehouse Market.When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Friday, Saturday; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 30.Cost: $11 for ages 18+, $14 for ages 3-17, under 2 admitted free.Information: 330-862-2733, arrowheadorchard.com/fall-av
Derthick's Corn Maze5182 Twinsburg Warren Road, Mantua
What: Over 7 miles of maze paths on 17 acres! There are four mazes - two small, one medium and one large, plus a plethora of other offerings including human foosball, family trike riding, hamster wheels, safe archery hover ball, a jump pad, and more.When: Friday 6pm-11pm, Saturday 1pm-11pm & Sunday 12pm-6pm through Oct. 29.Cost: $13 ages 3-64; $8 ages 65+ and free for 2 and younger. Zip-lining costs $5 per zip or $9 for two (parents must sign waiver for those under 18). Hayrides are $3 per person.Information: 330-569-8661, derthickcornmaze.com
Fleitz Pumpkin Farm7133 Seaman Road, Oregon
What: The farm's 5-acre corn maze takes about 20-30 minutes, unless you undertake the challenge of finding 10 maps - then it could take up to an hour. There are also indoor and outdoor play areas for the younger set, goats to feed, and hayrides.When: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31.Cost: No admission charge. Prices vary according to activity.Information: 419-836-7613, fleitzpumpkinfarm.com
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Hillcrest Orchards50336 Telegraph Road, Amherst
What: Take a trek through the Alien Invasion corn maze and find out if there's life in outer space! Also included with admission: hayrides, firing the apple cannon, pedal karts, and numerous kids' activities.When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 29. (U-Pick, corn maze and activities)Cost: Tickets purchased online are $12/person. Ages 73+ and 3-under admitted free. Admission is $2 more at the farm.Information: 440-965-8884, hillcrestfunfarm.com
Honey Haven Farm1327 Couny Road 1475, Ashland
What: Wind your way through Honey Haven's 8-acre, family-friendly daytime corn maze, then visit the country store for fall produce, local honey, maple syrup and more. You can also take aim with the corn cannons and pumpkin slingshots, and savor homemade apple dumplings, donuts, pumpkin ice cream, fresh apple cider, and more.When: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 29.Cost: Free admission. The corn maze is $6/person (under 6 free). Prices vary for other activities.Information: 419-289-3384, honeyhavenfarm.com
Leaders Farms/ScreamAcresO-064, County Road 16, Napoleon
What: You never know what might be stalking you as you twist and turn through the ScreamAcres haunted cornfield! The 7-acre maze has over 5 miles of paths and takes the average person 45-90 minutes to complete. The Barnyard also offers more than 25 activities, including the Corn Maize, to keep all ages busy for hours.When: The cornfield opens at dark Friday and Saturday through Oct. 28. The Barnyard is open 6-10 p.m. Friday, 2-10 p.m. Saturday, and 2-6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 29.Cost: Haunted cornfield - $22; Barnyard - $15 (also includes hayride, Corn Maize, and inflatables for ages 5+, age 4 and under free with adult purchase); cornfield/Barnyard combo - $30; ages 4 and under will need a $5 Jump Pass for inflatables.Information: 419-599-1570, leadersfarms.com
Maize Valley Corn Maze6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville
What: Each year, the maze has a different theme, with trivia questions related to the theme hidden in the maze. This year's theme is Winnie the Pooh.When: Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday through Monday, through Oct. 29.Cost: $17 Friday through Monday, $10 Thursday.Information: 330-877-8344, maizevalley.com
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Maze Craze14070 State Route 165 (Woodworth Road), New Springfield
What: Voted one of the best corn maze farms in the country by USA Today in 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023, Maze Craze's 21-acre Pinocchio-themed design offers four mazes with different interactive games.When: 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 5.Cost: $12 ages 5+. Ages 4-under free. Military free with ID.Information: 330-549-9000, getlostatmazecraze.com
Ramseyer Farms4000 Ramseyer Lane, Wooster
What: In the 8-acre, 2-mile maze shaped like Ohio, you will find each labeled landmarks and 275-plus signs pointing out interesting facts about Ohio cities, famous Ohioans and presidents, and more. The 8-acre Mystery Maze also offers 2 miles of trails, and a Mini-Maze for younger children. More than 50 other activities also are available.When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. SundayCost: On Wednesday and Thursday, tickets are $13.95 for ages 3-64, and $10.95 for ages 65+. Tickets for Friday through Sunday are $19.95 for ages 3-64 and $10.95 for ages 65+. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday must be purchased online.Information: ramseyerfarms.myshopify.com
Wheeler Farms11455 Obee Road, Whitehouse
What: This year's dino-themed maze will carry visitors back in time to evade a T-Rex, a Triceratops and other prehistoric behemoths while trying to find 24 checkpoints located throughout nearly 5 miles of intricate paths.When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 29.Cost: $12 for ages 10+; $10 for kids 4-9 with adult; $10 for 65+; ages 3-under free with adult admission.Information: 419-872-1731, wheelerfarms.com
Down South
Blooms and Berries Farm Market9669 S. State Route 48, Loveland
What: Fall at the Farm is abuzz with the 5-acre Bee Waggle Dance 2023 Corn Maze, which features six game stations to unlock a secret code. Other attractions include hayrides, a play yard and a petting farm. A beer garden and hot dog stand are open on weekends (Friday through Sunday). Blackberries are the current U-Pick option.When: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31.Cost: $10.95 Monday through Friday; $14.95 Saturday and Sunday. Half price admission for kids 2-4 years old with a paying adult every Tuesday. Half price admission for grandparents every Thursday with regular admission for grandchildren. Tickets often sell out, so purchasing online in advance recommended. Gate sales cannot be guaranteed and are $5 more on Saturday and Sunday.Information: 513-697-9173, bloomsandberries.com
Brown's Family Farm Market11620 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton
What: Affordable family fun on weekends, with many free activities - Corn and straw mazes, sunflower walks, a climb-on combine playscape, tiny town play village, farm animals, two rock pit play-and-dig areas, a slide tower, and much more. There also are three different hayrides (one through a pumpkin patch) for which tickets must be purchased.
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through October.Cost: The only charge is for rides - hayrides are $5/person (age 2 and younger free); barrel train rides are $3/per rider, or two rides for $5.Information: 513-738-0404, brownsfarmmarket.com
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Burwinkel Farms4359 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton
What: Enjoy duck races, scavenger hunts, a scarecrow search, visiting animals, playing in the corn pool, two corn mazes, a maze made from wooden skids, and more. All guests get to pick a small pumpkin and a sunflower to take home.When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Weekend hayrides are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call for weekday hayride times.Cost: $10 per person for the hayride option, which includes a round-trip hayride to the pick-you-own pumpkin patch and all activities; $6 walking option includes a walk through the sunflower fields and all activities.Information: 513-738-1145, burwinkelfarms.com
Irons Fruit Farm1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon
What: Irons' maze is cut into a 12-acre field of corn - that's nearly 12 football fields!When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through October.Cost: The maze costs $7 for ages 14+, $5 for ages 5-12. Ages 4 and under free.Information: 513-932-2853, ironsfruitfarm.com
Niederman Family Farm5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Road, Liberty Township
What: You might have to "wing it" to get through this bee-shaped maze!When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 29Cost: $15 tickets are sold online; they are $19 at the gate.Information: 513-779-6184, niedermanfamilyfarm.com
Back East
McPeek's Mighty Maze24688 County Road 10, Coshocton
What: Get lost in the giant corn maze while answering questions, finding picture rubbings, and decoding the secret word. There's also a maze for children. Other highlights include wagon rides, a barrel train, duck races, a bounce house, and food trucks.When: 1-9 p.m. Oct. 28.Cost: $10 general admission; $8 ages 65+, and ages 2-under free.Information: 740-502-9245, mcpeeksmightymaze.com
Out West
Today's Harvest Farm5859 State Route 320, New Paris
What: Experience the 25-acre, 18-checkpoint (plus six hidden Farm Scene Investigation checkpoints) corn maze during different hours of the day, evening or night. Remember your flashlights! Allow yourself about two hours to complete the maze. Activity Acres also offers fun for all ages.When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Cost: $10 general admission. Ages 4-under free with paying adult. Advanced purchase recommended. Get $1 off any admission purchase with the donation of one non-perishable food item (not expired) per person.Information: 937-437-0166, todaysharvestfarm.com
Tom's Maze4881 Germantown-Liberty Road, Germantown
What: Eight fun-filled acres await, full of puzzles to solve and escape!When: noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 5.Cost: $10 for ages 5+.Information: 937-866-2777, tomsmaze.com
Young's Jersey Dairy6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow SpringsWhat: Cowvin's Corny Maze is created from more than 3.5 acres and has more than a mile of paths with dead ends and tricky twists. At the end of the maze, explorers will be greeted with a playland full of fun activities. And since Young's is a dairy, you'll definitely want to try the ice cream while you're there! When: 11 a.m. to 6 pm. daily through Oct. 29.Cost: $9.50 for ages 5+. Price includes a wagon ride to and from the maze. Ages 4-under admitted free. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.Information: 937-325-0629, youngsdairy.com
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: 25 corn mazes in Ohio near Columbus and beyond
