<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>TampaBayDateNightGuide ~ Fun Ways to Celebrate Fall ~ Corn Mazes
Along with Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals, Fall Craft Beer and Foodie Events, and great Halloween Activities, (all of which are on the Fun Ways to Celebrate Fall listing) Tampa Bay’s corn mazes are a key part of Fall and Halloween fun!
So technically, much of Tampa Bay’s Corn Mazes aren’t in Tampa – at least south Tampa and Seminole Heights and just north of the downtown. Most of the corn mazes near Tampa are actually east of Tampa in Brandon, Plant City, and Polk County, or the corn mazes are north of Tampa in Spring Hill and Hernando – and even a particularly scary one in Gainesville!
But you’ve got nothing to fear (at least, for some of these Tampa corn mazes, you’ve got nothing to fear … until you arrive!)
They’re a relatively short drive from the Tampa Bay area, and they’re well worth the trip! Also, see Clearwater Corn Mazes.
So check out our list of corn mazes in Tampa and near Tampa Bay – some are more Fall Festive-fun, others are haunted and a little more intense, and some change at night! Enjoy!
Corn Mazes in and Near Tampa Bay
Fox Squirrel Pumpkin Patch
Saturdays and Sundays September 28-October 27 from 10am-5pm
6151 Varn Rd., Plant City, FL
This annual pumpkin patch and corn maze in Plant City, FL, about 20 minutes from downtown Tampa, features a corn maze, live music, duck races, fall games, a pumpkin patch, butterfly garden (additional charge) and more. Make it a complete date day by pairing up your visit with a stop at Keel Farms, which is a short 15-minute drive from the maze. Bring cash for the on site vendors as many don’t accept card payments.
$12 plus tax
33rd Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival
October 12-27, 2024 on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am-5 pm
5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
Make the drive south of Tampa Bay to experience the 33rd annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on select weekends in October. There will be hayrides, a petting zoo, games, a pumpkin patch, and more! The main attraction is the corn maze which is an additional $2 per person. Make sure to bring cash for other cool activities like a children’s train ride, Butterfly Experience, zip line, and more! $15 for ages 11 and up, children under 10 are free. $5 for parking (cash only).
Newberry Cornfield Haunted Maze
September 24-October 26, 2024
20015 West Newberry Road Newberry, Florida – near Gainesville
The Newberry Cornfield Maze dates back almost 20 years – by day it’s a beautiful Insta-worthy stroll. But at night…beware that when darkness falls, nocturnal life awaits your every twist and turn as you try to get out escape. This immensely popular non-scary or scary Halloween farm thrills since this Florida corn maze operates as a “playful maze” during the day and transforms into a “walk of terror” full of goblins and ghouls at night! Once you’ve conquered the corn maze, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the horrifying haunted house on the premises. At the Newberry Corn Maze, activities include a Haunted Hayride, Kids Area with carnival-like games, Mechanical Bull, Bonfire, live DJ and more. In addition, a concession stand sells snacks and drinks, which makes this one haunted corn maze that really has some “meat on its bones”.
Corky’s Corn Maze at Keel Farms
Every Saturday and Sunday in October
5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City, FL
Keel Farms in Plant City is hosting this NEW event in Tampa Bay that will feature a four-acre corn maze for you and the kids to navigate as you find hidden clues and solve a riddle with the rooster mascot, Corky and pals. There is also a pumpkin hatch, hayrides, kids zone, and more! Stick around and enjoy some of Keel’s fruit wines, sangrias, beers, and ciders during their Harvest Days event.
HAUNTING OF RIVER RANCH
Opening October 4, 2024
3200 River Ranch Blvd., River Ranch, FL
For a memorable date night that combines adventure and the spirit of Halloween, look no further than Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo’s newest event, “The Haunting of River Ranch.” This seasonal extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening for couples.
Begin your thrilling night by hopping onto a haunted hayride that will take you through uncharted territory at the ranch, unveiling a spine-tingling tale that will send shivers down your spine. Hold hands with your partner as you navigate twists, turns, and eerie encounters.
A small, kid-friendly maze is part of the family Cowboy Adventure Park.
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Polk City
Opens September 20, 2024
950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FL 33868
It’s an easy ride from Tampa – just about a half hour east on I-4 – and suddenly you’re at Farmer Jerry and his family’s Harvest Holler Farm. Come out for a fun fall tradition and stroll the fields of this year’s corn maze and pumpkin patch at Harvest Holler Farm, a working family farm! You can explore the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, enjoy some country eats, meet live farm animals, and more! There’s also a cow train, corn hole, and many more activities.
HarvestMoon Farm Pumpkin Patch
September 28-November 3, 2024. Open Wednesday-Friday from 10 am-2 pm and then Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
15990 Stur St., Masaryktown, FL 34604
You’ll want to pre-purchase a ticket online to secure your spot to navigate the 5-acre corn maze, and explore the many attractions like a cow train, pedal cars, jumping pillow, and barnyard games. There’s also a petting farm and tree house. Bring some extra cash in case the little ones decide they want to participate in gem mining or even pick out their own pumpkins in the pumpkin patch! They even host a Haunted Nights event on select nights (separate admission required).
Southern Hill Farms Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival
September 28-November 17, 2024, Thursdays-Sundays
16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL
About an hour east of Tampa, just north from Walt Disney World is the cutest farm/fall festival for families! This year’s 9th Annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms will feature a new 5-acre corn maze, u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, a pumpkin patch barn, kids zone, and more. There will be live music and even flat screen TVs to make sure you don’t miss your favorite game. You can even taste the yummy apple cider donuts, blueberry lemonade, frozen and hot apple cider, pumpkin muffins, and more. This event is cashless and tickets must be bought in advance.
