2025 Maryland Fall Fun Guide: Corn Mazes, Haunted Houses, Hayrack Rides

MARYLAND — The autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, signals the official arrival of fall, but the season is already in full swing in Maryland with events such as corn mazes, hay rides, fall festivals and harvest events.

Sunny days and crisp evenings are perfect for outdoor fun. One can’t-miss event is the annual Maryland Corn Maze, which features a different design and theme every year. This year, the theme is Wicked: Get Lost in the Land of Oz.

But that’s just the beginning of fun activities taking place over the next couple of months.

Are you planning an event this fall? Feature it so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Below, find the 2025 Patch Guide to Fall Fun in Maryland:

Fall festivals

• Summer's Farm Fall Festival
• Johnny Appleseed Festival & Fall Harvest Days
• Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival with hayrack rides
• Gaver Farm Fall Fest with hayrack rides

Hayrides and corn mazes

• Larriland Farm with straw maze and hayrack rides
• Clark's Elioak Farmwith hayrack rides
• Montpelier Farms with corn maze
• Maryland Corn Maze

Fall running events

• Linganore Haunted Wine Run 5K
• 2025 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5k and 1 Mile Walk
• Cats & Bats Haunted 5K

Haunted houses and Halloween events

• Field of Screams Maryland
• Markoff's Haunted Forest
• Bennett's Curse Haunted House
• The Nevermore Haunt
• Laurel's House of Horrors
• Cornstalker's Trail of Terror
• Creepywoods Haunted Forest
• Leechwoods Haunted Trail
• Hera's Nightmare
• Trimper's Haunted House
• Kindred Hills
• Station 7 Terror Trail
• Mystery Mansion Adventure (family friendly)
• Halloween Spooktacular (family friendly)
• Fells Point Ghost Tour
• Mt. Vernon Ghost Tours
• Halloween Ball
• Halloween Doormat Paint Day & Milkshakes