It's my absolute favorite time of year. I love the fall colors, apple cider, crisp evening air, pumpkin spiced lattes, and of course corn mazes and festivals! This year, I've decided to put together a map of 10 corn mazes right in the Boulder/Denver area. Each maze has many different offerings and excitement planned for the month of October. From the non-scary daytime mazes to the all out haunted nighttime events, there is something for all ages and tastes.
1. Fritzler Maze
This is one of the larger farms on the list. Located just south of Greeley, Colorado Fritzler Maze honors the 2016 Superbowl Champions (Go Broncos!). Reasonably priced, tickets range from $13-$60, depending on the activities and packages selected. Fritzler Farm first started creating mazes back in 2000 and have some of the most intricate design patterns that have been perfected over the years. They include a wide range of activities for all ages, including a pumpkin patch, mini-rollercoaster, hay climb, and more. They also feature an evening haunted maze event.
2. Hankins Farms
Located in Johnstown, CO Hankins has been designing mazes for the past two years. This year's design boasts a western boot theme. The pumpkin patch, barrel train ride and hoppy horse races, among other attractions are great for the whole family. Tickets are $12.
3. Mazzotti Farms
This farm is geared toward family/school groups and boasts a "scare free corn maze", petting zoo, pumpking patch and an emphasis on finding out how real working farms operate. Admission is $10 and for an additional fee you can make your own scarecrow to take home.
4. Anderson Farms
With a 30 acre maze, 8 miles of trail and a "Happy 100 to Grandma" themed field it's easy to get lost in this one before finding your way out. Terror in the Corn and the Zombie Paintball Hunt are two additional nightime activities for guest to enjoy. Tickets range from $10-$45. For those interested in farm animals, Pepper the goat just delivered twins on October 6, so be sure to catch the cute new additions!
5. Cottonwood Farm
A smaller option but conveniently located in Boulder, this 2 acre maze is free to the public. The farm also has a pumpkin patch, animals, hayride and farm stand for all your fresh fruit and veggie needs.
6. Rock Creek Farm
You can pick your challenge with Rock Creek Farm's four different maze design patterns. Over 9 miles of trails, farm animals, family fun areas and prices starting at just $1, everyone can find something to love here. Their 120 acre U-Pick-Em pumpkin fields have every size and shape imaginable and emphasis the old fashion "right-from-the-vine" pumpkin picking expereince.
7. Maize in the City
This 20+ acre maze also provides a petting zoo, pony ride, jumping castle and more. Tickets range from $5-$12. Located in Thornton, it's an easy commute for everyone.
8. Mile High Farms
A large maze and mini-maze give perfect alternatives for different age groups, and the bouncy houses, tractor hay ride, barrel cart rides and farm animals add to the fun. For $10-$14 you can enjoy a great list of activities. his year's theme of "Play Your Heart Out" encourages people to get outside and make new adventures.
9. Flat Acres Farms
With a whole list of fun family oriented activities during the day this maze ranges in ticket prices of $9-$14. Haunted attractions in the evening and Zombie shooting (using airsoft guns) provide additional entertainment.
10. Denver Botanic Gardens - Chatfield Farms
Tickets range from $8-$13 and gets you access to the 8 acre maze and mini-maze for kids 10 and younger. The event also includes hayrides, barrel train ride and a jumping pillow. They do offer nighttime visits, but do not haunt their maze.
Fritzler Corn Maze - 2016 Design. Courtesy of Fritzler Corn Maze.