Getting lost is generally not something we typically aspire to do with our kids, but put us in a field of corn in October and apparently we’re all in. There aren’t a ton of true corn mazes right around Austin, but there are a few really good ones worth the drive, plus smaller mazes that are perfect for younger kids. Here’s where to get delightfully lost around Central Texas this fall.
1801 FM1980, Marble Falls
Sweet Berry Farm actually has three mazes to choose from, including its big 4-acre Texas Maze, planted in the shape of the Lone Star State with stalks that can grow up to 10 feet tall. Grab a game card and hunt for Texas towns hidden throughout the maze, or stick with the smaller Candy Corn and Barnyard mazes for younger kids.
While you’re there, pick flowers, paint a pumpkin, take a hayride, feed the goats, hop aboard the barrel train, and load up on pumpkins. Bonus: there’s no general admission fee to enter the farm, so you can pick and choose which activities you want to pay for. The mazes vary in difficultly level and price, but start at $3.75 per person. Get more info here.
14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
Go big at Sweet Eats with a massive 4.5-acre themed corn maze full of twists, turns, and riddles to solve as you wander through. On weekends, you can also tackle the maze after dark with a flashlight, which sounds considerably more exciting once your kids are old enough that losing sight of them in a cornfield isn’t your worst nightmare. We’re excited to do the evening one with our older kids this fall!
There’s plenty more to make a full day of it, including the pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo, wagon rides, apple cannons, jump pads, and more. Friday and Saturday nights in October also bring fireworks and other special entertainment.
8301 E US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg
Make a fall day trip to Fredericksburg and get lost in the giant corn maze at Jenschke Orchards. Admission includes much more than the maze, with a pumpkin patch, giant jumpy pillow, corn box, wagon rides, mega slide, farm animals, duck races, haybale hill, and plenty of other ways to wear everyone out before the drive home.
More Mazes for Youunger Kids
Not every maze needs to be an enormous cornfield. For something a little less intimidating, check out the kiddie hay maze at Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch, along with hayrides, pumpkins, animals, a zip line, barrel train, jumping pillow, and more.
And Evergreen Farms in Elgin is another one to check for smaller-scale fall maze fun.
Also, check out:
- Your October To Do List: Austin Events for Families
- Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals
- Do512 Family’s Top Picks for Halloween Events
Do you have a favorite local corn maze that is not on the list? Email us at [email protected].
