Farms with Activities for Children

This local farm located just north of I-85 between Anderson and Clemson boasts one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast. In addition to the maze, they offer a wide assortment of activities including play areas, farm animals, and a pumpkin patch. The activities are all covered under one admission price.

Top Questions Asked about Denver Downs Fall Festival?

What’s included in one admission price? Everything, the corn maze, play areas, farm animals, and pumpkin patch are all covered under a single ticket. You can purchase carnival style food, bonfire reservations, and other special ad-on’s.

What are Pumpkin Nights? A special evening event held Fridays and Saturdays from September through November, part of the farm’s extended fall lineup.

Is there anything special happening in October? Yes, fireworks light up the farm on Saturdays throughout October.

Best For: Families looking for a full day of fall fun, from maze-running to farm animals to nighttime festivities
Location: Just north of I-85, between Anderson and Clemson, SC

Check out our KA review of the Denver Downs Fall Festival.

Denver Downs Farm

A 6-acre corn maze, a 35-mph mega slide, ziplines, and a pumpkin patch make this Anderson farm an all-day fall favorite.

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Eliada’s features a 12-acre maze as well as 2 children’s trails, the Storybook Trails. These trails lead guests on a fun-filled adventure while following along with a story your child will love.  All proceeds benefit Eliada Homes, which is a non-profit organization that serves children in Western North Carolina. 

2026 Season: September 25th – November 1st, 2026

Note: Tickets must be pre-purchased for specific time slots this year.

Offers:

• Kids activities (cow train, spider web climber, tube slides, corn cannon, jumping pillow.
• Corn Maze
• Hayrides
• Pumpkin patch

Check out our Kidding Around review of Eliada’s Corn Maze!

Eliada Corn Maze

Storybook trails, giant tube slides, and corn cob cannons make this Asheville nonprofit’s corn maze a fall day trip worth the drive — and every ticket supports Eliada’s work with local kids.

Located in West Union, Little Cane Creek Farm features a 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, children’s play area, pumpkin patch, and more.  Each year the corn maze has a different theme.

2026 Fall Season is October 3rd and 4th, 2026

Offers:

• Pumpkin Patch
• Hayrides
• Children’s play space
• Corn Maze
• Picnic Area
• Concessions
• Sunflower Patch

Visit Stewart Farms for wagon rides, farm store, farm animals, honey bee observatory, the SC MAiZE, and a pumpkin patch.
The 2026 fall season opening day: September 26th, 2026
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Nighttime activities include Big Boo: Family-Friendly Haunted Maize and Nighttime Wagon Rides on select dates. While the Big Boo is family-friendly, it is not recommended for children under the age of 6.

2026 Homeschool Day September 28th, 2026

Offers:
Wagon Rides
Farm Store
Farm Animals
Corn Maze
Pumpkin Patch
Homeschool Days

Big Boo (Haunted Maize)
$12 + tax (ages 6 and up)
Dates:  Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 ONLY
Family friendly, but not recommended for children under 6

Nighttime Wagon Rides
$8 + tax (ages 2 and up)
Under 2: Free
Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1 only
Gates close at 9 PM
Last ride departs at 9:30 PM

Wagon Ride Cost:
$5 + tax for daytime ride
Ages 2 and under: Free

Stewart Farms

Cut your own pumpkin off the vine, wander a corn maze, and take a wooded wagon ride at this Enoree farm — with haunted nighttime activities on select October dates.

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Strawberry Hill USA is a 115-acre strawberry farm that also grows summer squash, pumpkins, cantaloupe, and cucumbers. A cafe and ice cream parlor are open year-round. Fall activities include Spartanburg County’s largest corn maze (Cooley’s Corn Maze, 16th annual), a farm hayride, farm animals, a playground, and both pre-picked and u-pick, still-on-the-vine pumpkins.

Distance from Greenville: ~50 minutes

Season: Saturdays & Sundays, September 26 – November 1, 2026

Pet Policy: No pets allowed on the hayride or in the corn maze.
Also note: no Halloween masks or scary costumes permitted; this is a family-friendly, non-haunted maze, not a scare attraction.

Offers:

• 16th Annual Corn Maze (Spartanburg County’s largest); $11.75/person, ages 3–99; Mon–Sun 10 AM–6 PM (last tickets 6 PM, maze closes 7 PM)
• Night Maze; one night only, October 10, 6–8 PM (maze closes 9:30 PM), $16.50/person
• Farm Hayride
• Farm Animals
• Playground
• Pumpkin Patch; pre-picked & u-pick, still on the vine
• Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor (open year-round)

Be sure to read our full review of Strawberry Hill USA.

Strawberry Hill

A hayride through the farm, a giant jumping pillow, three corn mazes, and farm-fresh slushies make this Chesnee farm a full afternoon of fall fun.

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Famoda Farm, located in Taylors, SC, is home to baby calves, donkeys, chickens, and pigs that kids can see and learn about. The farm also runs an on-site farmer’s market, Grazers, offering local fresh meat and other farm-to-table items sourced from area farmers.

Distance from Greenville: 15-minute drive

Season: TBD for 2026 season

Offers:

• Farm animals (calves, donkeys, chickens, pigs)
• On-site farmer’s market (Grazers) — local meat and farm-to-table goods
• 8-acre Fall Corn Maze
• Activities for kids

Be sure to read our full review of Famoda Farm.

With more than 20 varieties of apples, it’s easy to find a favorite at Grandad’s Apples N’ Such. Enjoy fresh cider, warm donuts, caramel apples, and pies from the on-site bakery, plus plenty of family-friendly farm fun.

Fall Season (September & October)
Opens July 31st, 2026 for Fall season

• U-Pick & Pre-Picked Apples
• Pumpkin Patch (late September–October)
• Farm Store & Bakery
• Corn Maze (additional cost)
• Cow Train (additional cost)
• Apple Cannons (additional cost)
• Play Area

Christmas on the Farm
2026 Open Day mid-November

• NC-grown Fraser Fir Christmas Trees for sale
• Christmas gift shop
• Light displays
• Seasonal baked goods
• Fresh apples for sale (grown right in their orchard)
• Kids’ activities on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, including:
  • MOO-dolf’s Cow Train
  • Apple Cannon
  • Fireside s’mores

Pet Policy: Leashed pets are welcome outdoors — just be sure to clean up after them.

Learn more in our Kidding Around review of Grandad’s Apples N’ Such.

Grandad’s Apples & Such

Enjoy a beautiful fall day picking apples and soaking up the season at this Upstate favorite.

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In Hendersonville, this little farm stand has a lot to offer. In addition to a farm store with apples, produce and prepicked pumpkins, kids can enjoy the small field with games and chickens to visit. The field also has tractors to look at and pumpkins.

You’ll see J&M if you’re headed to Linda’s Plants & Shrubs on Chimney Rock Road. Check out the food trucks and make a pit stop for lunch!

J&M also has a patio with a fireplace, outdoor tv, beverages to purchase, and sometimes even food trucks. On the day we visited, they were also doing a wine tasting of local wines.

Jeter Mountain Farm has more than 150 years of Hunsader family farming history and sits on 411 acres near Hendersonville and Brevard, NC. The farm offers a year-round mix of pick-your-own fruits, seasonal produce, and festive activities. Tractor rides provide access to orchards, making it fun for all ages.

2026 U-Pick & Seasonal Offerings

Summer & Fall:

Upick is by reservation for 2026

• U-pick Berries & Peaches: Weekends in July
• Apple U-Pick: Begins mid-August
• Pumpkins: Available early October
• Fruits & Vegetables: Over 20 apple varieties, grapes, and seasonal produce
• Tractor Rides: Access orchards via tractor
• Market Items: Pre-picked fruits, apple cider, apple cider donuts, wreaths, and garland

Christmas at the Farm (Holiday Season):
Opening Day: Mid-November 2026

• Dates TBD
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Christmas Tree Offerings:

• Trees sourced from local Boone Christmas Tree Farms
• Heights: 6–9 ft, $85–$185 depending on size

Holiday Activities & Amenities:

• Hot chocolate & holiday hard cider, Live Christmas jazz music, Rocking chairs around the fir, plus the usual Jeter Mountain fun.

Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed in u-pick orchards, the market, tap room, coffee shop, or wagon

Jeter Mountain Farm

U-pick fruit and flowers, a wagon ride through 400+ acres, a creamery, and a huge indoor play area make this one of our favorite orchard day trips.

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Located in a picturesque part of Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Justus Orchard is the perfect place to go apple picking. Their apple cider donuts are also a treat not to be missed. This apple orchard in Hendersonville, NC was one of the first in the state to invite customers to not only buy apples already picked but also allow visitors to go into the orchard and pick their own apples.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

Open for the 2026 season
Open 7 days per week from 8/4 – early November 
U-pick apples begin August 4th, 2026

Check the Justus Orchard Facebook page for current U-pick status before heading up.

Pet Policy: Well-behaved dogs on leash allowed; owners must pick up after them.

Offers:

• Blackberries: July through August
• Apples: Mid August through Early November
• Pumpkins
• Apple Cider donuts/treats
• Taproom
• Bakery
• Apple cannon ($)
• Jumping pillow ($)
• Cow Train ($)
• Playground

Justus Orchard

Take your family for fall fun and apple picking at this beloved WNC orchard, with family activities & taproom!

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Opening Day: October 3rd, 2026
2026 Season: Fall Festival and Corn Maze – every Saturday in October 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM

Admission: TBD for 2026 (typically around $17 per person, may change for 2026)

Offers:

• Corn maze & corn pit
• Gem mine
• Wagon rides & mini train rides
• Barnyard animals
• Pumpkins
• Playground & jump pad
• Food & seasonal entertainment

Season Pass Benefits: Entry to farm, corn maze, corn cannons, pumpkin patch, barnyard animals, wagon rides & mini train, jump pad, corn pit, playground, entertainment, and more.

Voted Best of South Carolina 2026 — two years running.

Holiday Season (November–December 2026)
Holiday season opening Date: TBD for 2026

Offers:

• Christmas tree lot
• Hot chocolate & apple cider
• Animal feeding
• Wreath making

A local, family-owned dairy and produce farm in Woodruff, SC.

Distance from Greenville: ~30 minutes

2026 Season: September 23 – October 31

2026 Corn Maze Theme: Harvesting History: 250 Years of America — journey back through history to explore how agriculture helped shape our nation, with an added challenge built into the maze.

Admission: Corn maze $8 (large) / $5 (mini); ages 2 and under free.

Offers:

• Corn maze with mini maze option
• Pre-picked and U-Pick pumpkins
• Farm playground
• Farm stand produce, including apple- and pumpkin-flavored items (apple cider slushies!)
• Eggs, fresh meat (chicken and beef), and farm-fresh raw milk from our dairy cows
• Dairy tours (October 10, 17, and 18, 2026) — include a hay ride to the dairy barn to see the cows up close and look inside the barn

Stay Updated: Check our their Facebook page for the latest updates.

Find your perfect pumpkin, other locally-grown produce, dairy goods, and more at Happy Cow Creamery!
They host an annual festival on October 3rd, 2o26 in celebration of the creameries’ 24th year!

Happy Cow Offers:
Pumpkin patch
Farm stand
Ice Cream
Fresh Milk
Picnic space

Sara’s Farm Adventure’s Pumpkin Fest runs September 17–November 8, with 20+ attractions including a corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, pig races, and jumping pillow, plus PumpkinTown and a u-pick zinnia field.

Kids 2 and under get in free; gate admission starts at $17.99 for general admission

Hours: Thu 2–10 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–10 pm

A KAG reader favorite, Sky Top Orchard offers mountain views, ponds with ducks and geese, farm animals, play structures, and apple and fruit trees. Don’t miss the amazing apple cider donuts. Last year there were some concerns about Sky Top getting too crowded, so maybe try to go during the week if you prefer smaller crowds.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

2026 Official season-opening date: Now Open.
Reservations are recommend for U-pick  – make an appointment.

• Open weekends in July for donuts, peaches, wagon rides, and farm store apples; follow their Facebook page for updates.
• Open daily beginning August 7th, 2026.
• Apple u-pick is open for 2026 (by appointment).

Pet Policy: Dogs on leash allowed, but not in the fruit stand.

Offers:

• U-pick apples
• Farm Store with Cider donuts
• Farm animals
• Wagon Rides
• Playground
• Gold Rush Gem Mine
• Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers

Sky Top Orchard

Make the best fall memories at this Western NC favorite, with apple picking, mountain views, and all the autumn charm you’re looking for.

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