Howell Farm's ‘Carousel' Corn Maze Opens Sept. 17 In Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, NJ New Jersey’s longest-running corn maze at the Howell Living History Farm is celebrating the grand opening of the all-new 2022 “Carousel” maze on Saturday.

The maze is open Saturdays and Sundays through the end of September, then Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October.

Visitors can “get lost” in a 4-acre cornfield with pathways cut in the shape of an old-fashioned carousel — and find eight puzzle pieces located in hidden mailboxes to complete their personal map of the maze.

Also hidden in the pathways are answers to trivia and crossword games about the history of carousels and other amusement park rides in New Jersey, New York and other countries.

The design of the maze is inspired by a 1930s traveling carousel that was recently donated to Howell Farm.

The maze courtyard also features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, food tent and kids’ hay-bale maze.

Admission to the maze is $12 for visitors ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under.

The maze is located at 17 Valley Road, Hopewell Township. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.howellfarm.org/corn-maze.

Here are the dates when the maze is open:

September

• Saturday, Sept. 17 and 24; entry 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; last exit 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 and 25; entry 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; last exit 5 p.m.

October

• Friday, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; entry 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; last exit 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; entry 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; last exit 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; entry 12 to 4 p.m.; last exit 5 p.m.