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Fall Fun Fest 2026 Opens September 12th at Maple Leaf Farms!

Writer: Maple Leaf Farms
Maple Leaf Farms
Sep 7
8 min read

This week!

One of our biggest traditions of the year is about to begin.

Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest officially opens Saturday, September 12th, 2026 in Manalapan, New Jersey!


Every year, we continue building on the experience with more activities, more attractions, bigger displays, and more ways for families and friends to enjoy a full day on the farm.


For 2026, Fall Fun Fest brings together pumpkin picking, more than 30 activities, our corn maze, hayrides, live bull riding, pig races, live country music, farm animals, games, rides, food, fall photo opportunities, seasonal shopping and plenty more.


Whether Fall Fun Fest is already part of your family tradition or this will be your first visit, we're getting ready for another great fall season at Maple Leaf Farms.


2026 Fall Fun Fest Dates & Hours

Opening Weekend

Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Fall Fun Fest will be open every Saturday and Sunday throughout the 2026 season.


Special Monday Openings

We will also be open for Fall Fun Fest on:

Monday, September 21st, 2026 — Yom Kippur

Monday, October 12th, 2026 — Columbus Day

Last Day of the 2026 Season

Saturday, October 31st, 2026

Event Hours

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Last entry is at 4:00 PM.


Because Fall Fun Fest is spread throughout the farm with a lot to experience, we strongly recommend arriving by 3:30 PM or earlier so you have enough time to enjoy the attractions before activities close at 5:00 PM.

Tickets are sold at the entrance when you arrive. There are no online ticket sales.


More Than 30 Fall Activities Are Waiting for You

Fall Fun Fest has continued growing, and 2026 brings another packed season.

Activities are spread throughout the farm, giving families plenty to explore instead of spending the day in one small area.


Farm Attractions, Rides & Play Areas

Fall Fun Fest activities include:

  • Hayrides

  • Corn Maze

  • Pillow Jump

  • Kiddie Pillow Jump

  • Zip Line

  • Pedal Karts

  • Tiny Trike Track

  • Barnyard Animal Push Races

  • Farm Animals

  • Animal Playground

  • Goat Mountain

  • Tire Mountain

  • Monster Truck Slide

  • Farm Truck Slide

  • Boat Yard Playground

  • Hay Maze

  • Corn Tunnel

  • Charlotte's Spiderweb

  • Hay Climbing

  • Corn Crib

  • Bouncing Pen

  • Jumping Pony Pen

  • Pumpkin Bowling

  • Rubber Duck Races

  • Backhoe Play Yard

  • Sandboxes

  • Sand Crane Play Area

  • Wooden Train Photo Op

  • Wooden Tractor Swing

  • Tractor Swings

  • Barn & Silo Swing

  • Horse Tire Swings

  • Seesaws

  • Horse Roping & Lasso Station

  • Hamster Wheel

  • Spinning Wheel

  • Tunnel & Wheel Spinners

  • Post Pounder

  • Hammer Pounders

  • Gravity Wagon Basketball

  • Corn Hole

  • Bean Bag Toss

  • Bumblebee Tunnel

  • Observation Bridge

  • Beehive House Photo Ops

  • Fall Photo Opportunities

  • Pumpkin Family Show

  • Picnic Areas

  • And more!

Every year we continue working on the farm experience, adding attractions and creating more reasons to explore.


Pumpkin Picking at Maple Leaf Farms

What's fall without pumpkins?

Pumpkin patch access is part of the Fall Fun Fest experience.

Head out to the patch, walk through the pumpkins, find your favorites and make pumpkin picking part of your day at Maple Leaf Farms.

Pumpkins selected from the patch are purchased separately.

Whether you're looking for pumpkins for carving, your front porch, fall decorating or simply keeping the tradition going, there's nothing quite like choosing them yourself.


Get Lost in the Corn Maze

The corn maze is back for the 2026 season.

Work your way through the corn, find your way out and enjoy one of the classic activities that makes visiting a farm in New Jersey during fall such a tradition.

It's a simple idea but somehow everyone still manages to argue over which way to turn.


Take a Hayride Through the Farm

Climb aboard and enjoy a hayride as part of your Fall Fun Fest day.

Hayrides remain one of those classic fall activities that families return to year after year.

Between the cooler air, changing season, pumpkin picking and activity throughout the property, it's one of the easiest ways to enjoy the farm atmosphere.


Live Bull Riding Rodeo Show

This isn't your average pumpkin patch.

Live bull riding returns to Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest for 2026.

Our Bull Riding Rodeo Show takes place:

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

The rodeo has become one of the signature attractions of Fall Fun Fest and one of the experiences that makes a fall day at Maple Leaf Farms completely different.

If bull riding is high on your list, plan your visit around the afternoon show.


Live Pig Races Throughout the Day

The pigs are ready too.

Live Pig Races are scheduled several times throughout the day:

Pig Race Times -

12:00 PM

1:30 PM

3:30 PM

With three scheduled race times, you have several opportunities to catch the action while working your way through everything else happening around the farm.


Live Country Music

Fall on the farm needs a soundtrack.

Enjoy live country music throughout the day until approximately 3:00 PM.

The music helps bring the entire Fall Fun Fest atmosphere together while guests are eating, relaxing, exploring activities and enjoying the property.


Additional Fall Fun Fest Attractions

Several additional attractions are available separately during Fall Fun Fest.

These include:

  • Train Rides

  • Gold Mining

  • Corn Cannon

These attractions require an additional ticket or fee and are not included with general Fall Fun Fest admission.

No need to decide everything before arriving—come explore the event and see what everyone wants to do.


Farm Animals & Goat Mountain

Fall Fun Fest isn't complete without the animals.

Visit our farm animals, animal playground and Goat Mountain while exploring the grounds.

These areas are another favorite stop for families and add to the working-farm atmosphere of the event.


Slides, Jumping, Climbing & Plenty of Energy

If the kids arrive with energy, that's fine.

We have plenty of places to use it.

Between the Pillow Jump, Kiddie Pillow Jump, Monster Truck Slide, Farm Truck Slide, Hay Climbing, Tire Mountain, jumping areas and other active attractions, there are plenty of opportunities to climb, jump, play and keep moving.


Pedal Karts, Trikes & Farm Play

Not every attraction is about standing still.

Race around on the Pedal Karts, check out the Tiny Trike Track, explore the Backhoe Play Yard, and work your way through other farm-themed play areas across the grounds.

Fall Fun Fest is designed to give families a variety of experiences throughout the day.


Games Throughout the Farm

Challenge the family while you're here.

Fall Fun Fest includes games and interactive attractions such as:

  • Pumpkin Bowling

  • Rubber Duck Races

  • Corn Hole

  • Bean Bag Toss

  • Gravity Wagon Basketball

  • Horse Roping & Lasso Station

  • Post Pounder

  • Hammer Pounders

  • And other hands-on activities

There is always another stop around the corner.


Fall Photo Opportunities

Bring the camera.

Fall Fun Fest includes seasonal photo opportunities throughout the farm, including:

  • Beehive House Photo Ops

  • Wooden Train Photo Op

  • Fall displays

  • Pumpkin areas

  • Farm attractions

  • Seasonal scenery

And as Maple Leaf Farms transforms for autumn, there will be plenty of places to capture family photos and fall memories throughout your visit.


Come Hungry

Plan on spending some time here and come hungry.

Food, snacks, treats and drinks will be available throughout Fall Fun Fest.

Water, soft drinks and sugar-free drink options will also be available.

Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside Fall Fun Fest.


Don't Forget the Apple Cider Donuts

Fall at Maple Leaf Farms means the return of one of our most famous seasonal traditions:

Apple cider donuts.


For many customers, fall doesn't officially begin until that first box of fresh cider donuts comes home.

Come for the activities.

Pick pumpkins.

Watch the bull riding.

Enjoy the pig races.

Then grab some cider donuts before heading home.


Fall Plants, Mums & Seasonal Color

Fall Fun Fest isn't the only thing transforming at Maple Leaf Farms.

Our Garden Center is also filling with the colors of the season.

Throughout fall, visitors can explore seasonal plant material such as:

  • Mums

  • Asters

  • Celosia

  • Ornamental Cabbage & Kale

  • Millet

  • Mixed Fall Baskets

  • Ready-to-Go Fall Urns

  • Ornamental Grasses

  • Fall Perennials

  • Trees

  • Shrubs

  • Evergreens

  • Seasonal Landscape Plants

Specific varieties, colors and sizes change throughout the season based on current availability.

Fall is also an excellent time to walk through the nursery and see mature trees and shrubs after an entire growing season.


Fall Décor Is in Full Effect

Our Country Store and seasonal displays are another major part of fall at Maple Leaf Farms.

Explore fall décor for your porch, yard and home, including seasonal selections such as:

  • Fall Home Décor

  • Yard Decorations

  • Seasonal Signs

  • Artificial Fall Florals

  • Fall Picks

  • Wreath & Swag Materials

  • Mixed Arrangements

  • American & Amish Wood Pieces

  • Home Accents

  • Garden Décor

  • Seasonal Gift Items

  • And more

Every visit can look a little different as additional seasonal merchandise arrives.


Make an Entire Fall Day Out of Your Visit

That's really what Fall Fun Fest is about.

You don't have to come for one attraction.

Come make a day of it.

Pick pumpkins.

Explore the corn maze.

Take a hayride.

Watch the pig races.

See live bull riding.

Listen to country music.

Visit the animals.

Let the kids run through the attractions.

Grab something to eat.

Get apple cider donuts.

Take fall pictures.

Then walk through the Garden Center and Country Store and see everything Maple Leaf Farms has brought in for the season.


Guest Amenities Throughout Fall Fun Fest

Amenities are available throughout the Fall Fun Fest grounds to make your visit more comfortable.

These include:

  • Baby Changing Area

  • Handwashing Stations

  • Portable Restrooms

  • Seating Areas

  • Shaded Seating Areas

  • Seating Under Awnings

  • Open-Air Seating Areas

  • Picnic Areas



What Should You Wear?

Remember Fall Fun Fest takes place on a farm.

Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor farm terrain are strongly recommended.


You'll be walking, exploring and moving throughout the property, so come prepared for an outdoor fall day.


Know Before You Go

A few important things to remember before visiting:

Pets

Pets are not permitted inside Fall Fun Fest.


Outside Food & Drinks

Outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Food, snacks and beverages are available during the event.


Tickets

Tickets are sold at the entrance when you arrive.

There are no online ticket sales.


Pumpkin Picking

Pumpkin patch access is part of the Fall Fun Fest experience, while pumpkins selected are purchased separately.


Additional Attractions

Train Rides, Gold Mining and the Corn Cannon are additional ticketed attractions.


Every Year, We Add More

Fall Fun Fest keeps growing because we want every season to give visitors something new to experience.

We continue adding attractions, improving displays, expanding activities and building on what families already love about visiting Maple Leaf Farms during autumn.


More activities. More fun. More to explore.


And 2026 is another step forward.

Whether you've been coming to Maple Leaf Farms for years or you're planning your first visit, we hope Fall Fun Fest becomes part of your fall tradition.


Visit Fall Fun Fest in Manalapan, New Jersey

Maple Leaf Farms Garden Center & Country Store

525 US-9 South

Manalapan, NJ 07726

Fall Fun Fest Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Last Entry: 4:00 PM


2026 Fall Fun Fest Schedule

Opening Day — Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Open Every Saturday & Sunday

Yom Kippur — Monday, September 21st, 2026

Columbus Day — Monday, October 12th, 2026

Final Day — Saturday, October 31st, 2026


Fall Fun Fest 2026 Starts September 12th!

Fall is almost here.

The corn maze is ready.

The pumpkins are growing.

The activities are waiting.

The bulls are coming.

The pigs are getting ready to race.

The mums and fall décor are filling Maple Leaf Farms.


And on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, we officially open the gates for another Fall Fun Fest season.


Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come ready to spend the day.

Fall Fun Fest 2026 at Maple Leaf Farms is almost here and every year, there's more to experience.

Mutton Bussin 2025

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