Home Halloween Get Lost! Corn Mazes to Visit This Fall by Annette BenedettiSeptember 12, 2021 Search more like this corn mazepumpkin patchfall festivalsapple ciderbowlingfall activitieshay ridesice creamkettle cornpetting zoopony ridesmazefarmflashlight Advertisement Trending Now News Disney+’s Prices Are Increasing—Unless You Want to Watch Ads Food & Drink General Mills Is Bringing Back 4 Classic Sugar Cereals That Your Mom Never Let You Eat Viral & Trending Cat Sneaks into Family Car & Joins Their Road Trip, Becomes Instant Celebrity Viral & Trending Weatherman Discovers His Map Is a Touchscreen and His Reaction Is So Pure Celeb & Entertainment Serena Williams Announces Retirement: ‘If I Were a Guy, I Wouldn’t Be Writing This’ Advertisement There’s no better way to spend your fall days then getting lost in a local corn maze. Portland families are surrounded with opportunities to wander through cornstalks, with family-friendly farms in just about every direction. The good news is that along with winding adventures, corn mazes are often accompanied by festivities that include activities like hay rides, petting zoos and more. Read on for more on all the a-maize-ing local favorites. istock The Original Maize at the Pumpkin PatchJust 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Sauvie Island is a mainstay of fall festival lists. For 21 years, the Pumpkin Patch has been carving pathways into acres of corn, and inviting the public to challenge themselves to solve the puzzle. This year the theme mazes theme is “Bridgetown!” celebrating the bridges of Portland that connect us all along with the mountains, rivers and forests that surround our beautiful city. You and your gang can wander through over two miles of pathways, and don’t worry: you can pick up a “passport” with clues to help if you get lost. Hang out for refreshments at the Patio Cafe, then hop on a free hayride (October only) to pick out a pumpkin in the fields.Safety: This year, the maze is still open for safe outdoor fun across its 8 acres. Masks will be optional throughout the MAiZE. We ask that you bring them to wear whenever encountering groups inside the MAiZE, while in the ticket line, and anytime 6’ distance is not obtainable.Insider tip: Bring boots and raingear if the weather is wet! Things can get muddy.16511 NW Gillihan Rd.Sauvie IslandSept: open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Oct: open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.$8/adults (13 & up); $6/children (6-12) & seniors; free for children 5 and under503-621-7110Online: portlandmaze.comBella OrganicThis Sauvie Island favorite takes a creative approach to their annual corn maze, with a changing theme that often includes giant letters carved into the corn. Impressive! This year’s theme is United Against Hate! We can all get on board with that. The maze covers 2.7 miles of twists and turns within a 7-acre design. (Psst: Make sure to choose the best maze option for your group. There’s a second Haunted Maze on Fridays and Saturdays in October, not recommended for small children.) Food and beer vendors, along with classic fall activities like hayrides and pumpkins, make this a standout choice for local fun.Safety: Masks are required inside the corn maze at all times.Insider tip: All activities and outdoor vendors are cash only. Bring your flashlight to walk the maze after dark on weekends!16205 NW Gillihan Rd.Sauvie IslandSep/Oct hours: Daily 9 a.m.-5p.m. (Fri.& Sat. until 10 p.m.)503-621-9545$8/adults (13 & up); $7/ seniors & children (6-12); free for 5 & underOnline: bellaorganic.com/corn-maze via Bushue Farm Lee FarmsThis energetic fall festival features a 3-acre corn maze, and that’s just the beginning. Enjoy hayrides, a giant slide, bouncy houses, farm animal visits, and even pony rides on the weekend. Plus, take your pick from over 27 varieties of pumpkins. Sample fresh apple cider and donuts, kettle corn, and treats from the bakery.Safety: This year, the farm has changed a few things to help enhance safety. Masks will be required outdoors when you are unable to distance more than 6’ from others for anyone 5 years and older. Masks are required on all activities and hayrides.21975 SW 65th Ave.Tualatin, ORSept. 18- Oct. 31. Open Tue.-Fri. 12 p.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.General admission (ages 3 and up): $12 weekends; Wristband for activities/includes general admission: $24 503-638-1869Online: leefarmsoregon.com/pumpkin-patchPacker OrchardsIf you’re up for a drive, Packer Orchards in the Hood River Valley boasts a wonderful corn maze, a kids-only corn maze, hay tower, and unlimited hayrides on the weekends. Check the calendar for flashlight-maze events as the days get shorter and Halloween approaches. After the maze, try your hand at pumpkin bowling before you pick one out to take home. And don’t forget to sample an array of fall treats, from apple pies and ice cream at the bakery, to jams and cookies in the sales barn.Safety: Tickets will be sold online only to help limit the number of guests. Some activities may be impacted due to safety concerns.3020 Thomsen RdHood River, ORSep. 17 – Oct. 31, Open Mon. & Thur. 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 p.m.-5 p.m. $8/person ages 2 and upOnline: packerorchards.comVancouver Pumpkin PatchHead over the bridge to the Vancouver Pumpkin Patch where a corn maze isn't the only fall fun you'll find. For only $10 you and your kids can visit a pumpkin patch, go on a hay ride, visit a petting zoo and wander through the corn maze. Take a stroll out to the u-pick portion of the farm to pick Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, and beans all for $1.25 per pound. Mark the September 25 on you calendar. You don't want to miss the pumpkin patches opening day!Open Sep. 25, Tue.- Sun. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.$10 admissionOnline: vancouverpumpkinpatch.com —Annette Benedetti RELATED STORIES 50 Fall Activities for Children in Portland, OR Fall Road Trip Ideas for Portland Families Kid-Friendly Fall Festivals to Visit in Portland Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this corn mazepumpkin patchfall festivalsapple ciderbowlingfall activitieshay ridesice creamkettle cornpetting zoopony ridesmazefarmflashlight Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? 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