It’s no secret that New York City isn’t exactly known for its sprawling farmland or access to wide open spaces. However, did you know there’s a 47-acre farm nestled right in the heart of Queens? The Queens County Farm Museum is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State and it’s a popular fall attraction for New Yorkers. Every year they have a pumpkin patch, an autumn-inspired donut shop, hayrides, farm animals, and the Amazing Maize Maze. Westchester County and Long Island offer fantastic fall activities, but if you want to stay a little closer to home and still get in the spirit of the season, don’t miss a visit to the Queens County Farm Museum!
All About the Amazing Maize Maze
One of the most popular seasonal activities in the fall is navigating your way through a challenging and carefully designed corn maze. With its towering stalks and tricky turns, it’s a pastime that’s perfect for the whole family.
Every year at the Queens County Farm Museum, the maze changes shape. This year it’s shaped like a monarch butterfly, paying homage and bringing attention to a species whose population has drastically decreased over the past couple of decades.
At the start of your maze journey, a staff member will have a “Stalk Talk” with all the guests to explain how to navigate your way through the maze to reach the Victory Bridge. The maze is approximately three acres and will take about 20-30 minutes to complete.
Plan Your Visit to the Queens County Farm Museum this Fall
A visit to the iconic Queens County Farm Museum is great for the whole family, school, and church groups, or corporate outings. They offer several autumn activities, including:
- Donut shop & cider booth
- Amazing maize maze
- Pumpkin patch
- Halloween on the farm
- Maze by moonlight
- Hayrides
- Visits with the farm animals
The Amazing Maize Maze is happening Fridays through Sundays from September 7th to October 26th, at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY.
- Fridays are from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays are from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
The crisp air of autumn is creeping into the city, and it’s the perfect time to bundle up in a cozy sweater, grab a cup of hot apple cider, and navigate your way through the Amazing Maize Maze with friends and family. You won’t want to miss it! New York City is home to numerous fun fall activities, and the event planning experts at EMRG Media are here to help you find the best. Whether you’re looking for a NYC event to attend or planning one of your own, we are your event planning partners to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to start curating your NYC event!
