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There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of finding your way through a corn-lined labyrinth—especially if there’s a cup of apple cider waiting for you at the end. A variety of mazes dot the regional map each fall, offering St. Louisans plenty of opportunities to get into the seasonal spirit. If you're looking to get lost this fall, consider visiting a maze at one of these local farms.
Cost: Free for children 5 and under; $5 for children 6–11, $7 for guests 12 and older. Combo prices—including unlimited maze access and a ticket to the cow train, hay wagon, and jumping pillow—are $10 for children 6–11 and $12 for guests 12 and older.
Times: 6–10 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturdays.
Located within Robert E. Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, Illinois, the maze is accessible both during the day and at night. You’ll need a flashlight after dark, of course. If you forget yours or don’t have one, there are flashlights available for purchase for $3. An additional haunted maze is open throughout October. Because of all of the scares contained within, the haunted maze is not recommended for anyone under 10 years old. (618-466-3324. 1401 Stamper, Godfrey, Illinois)
Cost: $2.50 online, $3 at the gate for Wednesday and Thursday; $10 online, $13 at the gate for Friday; $15 online, $18 at the gate for Saturday and Sunday.
Times: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
This year’s maze at Eckert’s Millstadt location is a tribute to the St. Louis Public School district celebrating 150 years of kindergarten. In addition to the maze, the farm has a seasonal attraction for seemingly everyone, including apple and pumpkin cannons, pony and camel rides, parakeet handling, bonfires, pig races, a haunted wagon ride, and more. All of it is family-friendly, and visits are meant to be both fun and educational. (800-745-0513. 2719 Eckert Orchard, Millstadt, Illinois)
Cost: Admission to the corn maze starts at $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and under; children must be accompanied by an adult. Face painting, pedal karts, and the train ride are $3; the hayride is $4; pony rides are $5; and cannons and horse-drawn wagon rides are $6 each.
Times: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday.
The eight-acre John Deere Corn Maze offers more than a mere walk on a farm. Thanks to Eagle Fork’s partnership with GPS service DevSutes, it's a high-tech experience. Guests can track their progress through the maze on their phones—no app installation is required—simply by logging their visit on Eagle Fork’s website. A “fog” feature on the GPS map makes it so you can’t see areas of the maze you haven’t personally explored. The farm also offers hay rides, pony rides, a train ride for children, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, pedal-powered karts, apple cannons, a mini excavator rodeo ($10 for 10 minutes), and a 150-foot mega slide. (314-626-4211. 65 Eagle Fork, Moscow Mills)
Cost: General admission to Pumpkinland is $10 for ages 2–15, $7 for ages 16 and up, and free for children under age 2. (Groups of 10 or more people can get group rates by calling the farm).
Times: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday.
Throughout the month of October, Thies Farm and Greenhouses transforms into Pumpkinland. You’ll find the corn maze at the North Hanley location, along with pumpkin picking and fall-themed activities. (314-429-5506. 4215 N. Hanley)
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Cost: General admission to the farm ($12 online, $14 at the gate) must be purchased to visit the corn maze.
Times: Corn maze is open from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wednesday–Sunday through November 5. Haunted attractions are open from 7 p.m.–midnight, Fridays and Saturdays in October.
Pursue adventure on the farm’s 17-acre corn maze. Halloween-themed events like Red’s Corn Maze Massacre and Farmer Bob’s Haunted Hayride will help you get into the spirit of spooky season. Just be sure to wear proper attire, like close-toed shoes. If the maze isn’t enough, take a hay ride or visit the pumpkin patch. (636-938-1005. 8004 Twin River, Eureka)
Cost: Free admission. Activities require tickets, which can be purchased for $1 apiece. Jungle Maze costs three tickets.
Times: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
If you manage to find your way out of one corn maze here, no worries. You can get lost in another. That’s right, there are multiple mazes at Relleke Pumpkin Patch, including a six-acre maze, a haunted maze, and a train ride through a special corn maze track, among other options. Visit with farm animals, take a hay ride, shoot pumpkins with the “pumpkin chucker” pumpkin gun, paint a pumpkin, and go for a spin on the pumpkin ride. (618-797-6858. 519 Sand Prairie, Pontoon Beach, Illinois)
Stuckmeyer’s Farm Market and Greenhouse
Cost: Free
Times: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31.
The Fenton farm is hosting its annual Halloween Farm Fun Days every Saturday and Sunday through Halloween weekend. There are plenty of attractions, events, and fall foods, including a corn maze, pumpkin picking, hay rides, pony rides, the Fort Spooky play area, an inflatable farm train, an inflatable haunted house, caramel apples, and more. (636-349-1225. 249 Schneider, Fenton)
Cost: Free
Times: The farm is open from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday through Oct. 30.
From September 28 through October 30, this farm in Festus offers some of the quintessential fall activities. Take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, and then stroll through the corn maze. During your visit, pick up pumpkins, gourds, straw, corn, and more. (636-931-3901. 14560 Dry Fork, Festus)
Photography courtesy Bloomsdale Fun Farm
Cost: Free for children 2 and under. Tickets purchased online are $22.45; tickets purchased at the gate are $24.95.
Times: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October 29.
The Bloomsdale Fun Farm’s Fall Festival offers more than 30 attractions, including a large corn maze, a you-pick pumpkin patch, mechanical rides, beer, farm foods, and more. There’s also a Pumpkin House, complete with walls lined with pumpkins. The farm also features several Instagram-worthy areas, so you can show off your adventures to your family and friends. (573-631-3767. 11803 Carron, Bloomsdale, Missouri)
Cost: Free
Times: 7 a.m. to 30 minutes past sunset, daily through November 27.
The St. Charles County Parks Department puts a great deal of effort into making the annual three-acre corn maze challenging and fun for park-goers of all ages. Before or after checking out the maze, which is located behind the Educational Agriculture Area, be sure to take advantage of everything else the park has to offer. Go on a hike, ride a bike, rent a paddle boat, visit the dog park, and more. (636-949-7535. 1795 Highway DD, Defiance)
