SOUTHERN MARYLAND – As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves continue to fall, Southern Maryland turns into a beautiful backdrop for tons of fall fun! Whether it’s a pumpkin patch, spooky holiday maze, or even a trunk or treat event, there is sure to be something for everyone this fall season!
Shlagel Farms in Waldorf, Maryland is a family owned and operated farm that has been passed down from generations before. With a wide variety of fall fun as well as all-season long events for guests to enjoy. Here you can visit their pumpkin patch, petting zoo, farmers market, hayride and straw mazes for the entire family to enjoy! Shlagel Farms is open 10 A.M.-5 P.M. Saturday and Sunday, for more information visit https://shlagelfarms.com
Forrest Hall Farms in Mechanicsville, Maryland offers an intricately designed corn maze for their guests to enjoy, each year the corn maze is designed to be vastly different from years prior to challenge your brain while you enjoy the fall scenery. The farm also offers different fall family fun activities for everyone to enjoy while in attendance. Admission to the farm is $10 a person or $9 for groups of 10 or more, children under 3 have free admission. To learn more about the farm visit https://forresthallfarm.com
Bowles Farm in Clements, Maryland is home to the largest corn maze in Southern Maryland and might be exactly what you are looking for to challenge yourself this fall season. The farm is open through the October month on Saturdays and Sundays only. Admission to the farm is $15 a person or $13 per person for a group of 15 or more, children under 3 have free admission. To learn more about Bowles Farm go to https://bowlesfarms.com
Horsmon Farm located in St. Leonard Maryland, this farm has lots to offer for families looking to get into the fall spirit! They offer a pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo,farm trail, fall market and a number of different attractions for children to participate in. Horsmon farm is known for their fresh goods and agriculture education and are proud to teach such practices to those on their farm property! Admission is $12 for children and includes a small pumpkin, adults are $10 and offer a 10% discount to military and first responders. To learn more about Horsmon Farms please visit http://www.horsmonfarm.com/home.html
Spider Hall Farms in Prince Frederick, Maryland is a fun family friendly fall environment with corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patch and also has an ice cream store on property with a bunch of fall fun creations. Admission is $8 a person during the day time, children 2 and under are free. After hours at Spider Hill Farms starting at $5 a person a night corn maze is featured where you navigate through the corn maze with a provided flashlight to find the end, if you do bring your own flashlight admission to this attraction is $3. To learn more about Spider Hill Farms visit https://www.facebook.com/SpiderHallFarm
Greenstreet Gardens located in Lothian, Maryland is a family owned business with a multitude of fall good’s and fall fun! This year the location unveiled their five acre- Snoopy-themed corn maze as well as many other fall themed excursions including a hayride, face and hair painting, feeding animals, and a fun cow train! These events are hosted on the weekends at the location, to learn more about the events, tickets, and more go to https://greenstreetgardens.com/product-category/fall-festival/ Also be sure to check out their event “Dazed in The Maze” for this Friday October 18, 2024 in which adults 21+ can experience the corn maze and an assortment of tasty drinks! AZTK food truck and Sweet Satisfaction Ice Cream Truck and other local brewing companies will be steadily available for your consumption! Tickets and more information on this event can be found at https://greenstreetgardens.com/event-directory/dazed-in-the-maze-2024
Charity Hopes Family Fun Resort located in La Plata, Maryland is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on October 26, 2024 from 6 P.M.-9 P.M. “There will be games, candy, animals, cool cars, and plenty of photo opportunities.” This event is free of charge and to learn more about the event or Charity Hopes Family Fun Resort go to wwww.charityshopefarm.org
Calvert Nursery School in Prince Frederick, Maryland will also be hosting their very own Trunk or Treat Event where all are welcome to get into the spooky spirit! This event is October 27th 2024 from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. Vendor spots are still open for this event if interested email calvertnursery@gmail.com
The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department in North Beach, Maryland will also be hosting a Trunk or Treat event! “Please join us for lots of fun! Come dressed in your best costume or come as you are! Safe family fun for all.” The event will also be rewarding a “Best Decorated Trunk Contest” so be sure to not only dress yourself up but also your vehicle in hopes of taking that victory! This event is Sunday October 27, 2024 from 12 P.M. to 2 P.M. If you are interested in a parking spot for this event please email Bethany at NBVFDPrevention@gmail.com .
So whether you are attending any of these events or creating your own fall memories and traditions yourself, Happy Fall and Trick or Treat!
Photos courtesy of Stacy G with Green Street Gardens and NBVFD
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