Paths Wind Through 8 Idaho Corn Mazes Open After Dark Before Halloween

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One Idaho farm builds its corn maze around ag trivia, so you can earn your way out by knowing your potatoes. I love that a wrong guess about crops can send you down a dead end.

Another farm tucks a haunted forest beside its maze. Scarers wait inside, and the maze changes every single year.

The best part is timing. October sunsets come early, and these fields stay open long after the sky goes dark.

A flashlight suddenly becomes the most important thing you own.

I can’t imagine a better way to spend a chilly fall evening than getting a little lost on purpose. The corn rustles, the pumpkins wait, and somebody in your group swears they know the way.

They usually don’t. So which field are you willing to get turned around in this year?

1. Ten Mile Farms

Ten Mile Farms
© Ten Mile Farms

Few Treasure Valley date nights come with a straw bale tower slide. Ten Mile Farms in Meridian makes that combo possible on a fall evening.

The farm calls itself a family-friendly corn maze and pumpkin patch. The main maze is the headliner, and a smaller maze gives toddlers their own shot at feeling brave.

Gates stay open into the evening Monday through Saturday during the season. That means you can tackle the corn after the October sun drops behind the fields.

Once you escape, there’s plenty more to keep you busy. Hayrides roll across the property, and a train ride and barrel rides add extra motion to the night.

Hungry? Food trucks set up on site, and a bucket of mini donuts feels like the right reward for finding the exit.

The pumpkin patch offers a solid selection when you’re ready to haul one home. Fall photo backdrops are scattered around too, so you can prove you survived the maze.

Families tend to stay for hours here, and it’s easy to see why. Check the season dates before driving, since the farm runs only during harvest time.

Address: 5040 S Ten Mile Rd, Meridian, ID 83642

2. Quey’s Farm

Quey's Farm
© Quey’s Farm

Sunflowers in August, corn in October, and a cowboy Christmas in November. Quey’s Farm near Mountain Home keeps its calendar busier than most ranch hands.

October belongs to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. The farm sits along Highway 78, out where the Snake River Plain stretches wide and open.

Evening hours run Thursday and Friday, with long Saturdays that stretch past dusk. By the time you reach the middle of the maze, the stars might beat you there.

Kids get a bonus round on the straw bales. Climbing them seems to be half the fun before anyone even steps into the corn.

The pumpkins are another draw. You can pick ones for carving, baking, or lining the front porch.

The family behind the farm clearly puts serious effort into the maze each year. That care shows up in a setting that feels like real working Idaho farmland, not a parking lot with props.

Plan for a paid parking lot when you arrive. The drive out is part of the charm, especially when the sky turns orange over the fields.

Address: 48803 ID-78, Mountain Home, ID 83647

3. The Rexburg Straw Maze & Haunted Forest

The Rexburg Straw Maze & Haunted Forest
© The Rexburg Straw Maze & Haunted Forest

Want a maze that stays open until midnight on weekends? Rexburg has you covered, and it brought friends who like to jump out at people.

This seasonal attraction pairs a corn maze with a haunted forest every October. The maze design changes yearly, so returning visitors can’t lean on last year’s memory.

The scarers have a reputation for balance. They mix spooky, fun, and helpful, which matters when someone in your group is truly lost and panicking.

Not into frights? The straw maze has twists, turns, and covered areas to explore.

A pea pit, slides, and corn hole games keep younger crews busy.

Older visitors get tougher options. Mini escape rooms and axe throwing booths add a challenge beyond simply finding the exit.

Weeknight hours run late too, so a school night trip is doable. Friday and Saturday crowds can stay out well past what most farms allow.

Up here in eastern Idaho, October nights get crisp fast. Bring a jacket, a sense of humor, and maybe a friend who screams louder than you do.

Address: 7600 S 2000 W, Rexburg, ID 83440

4. Shindig Farms

Shindig Farms
© Shindig Farms

Mechanical bull riding and a corn maze on the same ticket? Shindig Farms in Nampa clearly didn’t get the memo about keeping things quiet.

The farm mixes classic fall fun with a few wild cards. You’ll find corn mazes, haunted mazes, a hay maze, and a pumpkin patch that draws plenty of praise.

Then come the extras. A zipline, giant slides, swings, and corn guns make it feel part farm, part playground.

Hours stretch late here, especially Friday and Saturday nights. That gives you a real shot at wandering the corn long after the sky goes black.

Food concessions are on hand when the walking works up an appetite. A tractor ride offers a breather for tired legs.

Dogs are allowed, which is a nice surprise for pet owners. Your pup might enjoy the corn more than you do, honestly.

The farm sits near Highway 45 and Scism Road, south of town in Canyon County farmland. Check the season schedule before heading out, since the fun runs around Halloween only.

Address: ID-45 & Scism Rd, Nampa, ID 83686

5. New Sweden Farms Idaho Falls Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

New Sweden Farms Idaho Falls Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
© New Sweden Farms Idaho Falls Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

S’mores stations next to a corn maze might be the smartest farm planning in eastern Idaho. New Sweden Farms in Idaho Falls figured that out early.

Two mazes give you a choice. One is easy, and the other is a harder level for groups who want a real puzzle.

A past maze map even took the shape of the Statue of Liberty. It’s a fun reminder that someone plots these designs carefully from above.

Evening hours run Tuesday through Saturday, so the corn stays open after dark. Saturdays start at noon if you’d rather begin in daylight.

Beyond the maze, the list keeps going. Pony rides, a petting zoo, a jumping pillow, a cow train, and wagon rides fill the grounds.

Pedal carts and teepees with activities add more surprises. Random games pop up around the farm, along with treats to keep energy high.

Plenty of families need more than one visit to try it all. Grab a marshmallow, warm your hands, and decide which maze you’re bold enough to try next.

Address: 3512 17th S, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

6. Lowe Family Farmstead

Lowe Family Farmstead
© Lowe Family Farmstead

Pig races. That alone should be enough reason to drive to Kuna, but the corn mazes seal the deal.

Lowe Family Farmstead sits in open farmland south of the Treasure Valley’s busier towns. Two corn mazes anchor a season packed with farm activities.

The farm stays open into the evening Monday through Saturday. As October days shorten, that window gives you real after-dark maze time.

Once you find your way out, the options keep coming. Hayrides, farm animals, and apple launchers compete for your attention.

The pumpkin patch is a big draw, and a flower field adds color earlier in the season. Somehow the pigs still steal the show.

Food is part of the fun too. Fresh donuts and coffee make a fine finish on a chilly night.

Plenty of Idaho families put this farm on their yearly fall list. It’s an easy afternoon trip from Boise, and the corn feels miles away from city traffic.

Parking options are available on site. Check before driving, since the season wraps up around the end of October.

Address: 2500 S Eagle Rd, Kuna, ID 83634

7. Swore Farms

Swore Farms
© Swore Farms

Brush up on your Idaho agriculture trivia before you go. At Swore Farms in Pocatello, knowing your crops can help steer you through the corn.

The maze doubles as a learning experience, and it’s a big one. Plan on roughly an hour and a half to work your way through.

The farm offers night walks in the corn without the scares of a haunted attraction. That makes it a great pick for kids who like the dark but not the screaming.

Fairy lights and twinkle houses have lit up a forest at the maze’s center. It’s a sweet reward for reaching the middle.

Outside the corn, the tire mountain is a kid favorite. A straw maze, straw slides, a wheat pool, and wagon rides keep everyone moving.

You can also pick pumpkins before heading home. Food trucks show up, and the Mexican Crazy Corn is a popular snack.

The farm runs on weeknight evenings through October. Since the maze takes time, arrive early enough to finish before closing.

Address: 225 Ballard Rd, Pocatello, ID 83202

8. Cherry Hill Farms

Cherry Hill Farms
© Cherry Hill Farms

Hot apple cider after a corn maze sounds like a fall postcard. Cherry Hill Farms in Caldwell turns that postcard into a real Friday night.

This family farm grows local produce, and fall brings a festival with a corn maze and pumpkin patch. Apple picking joins the lineup too, which makes sense for an orchard farm.

Evening hours run Wednesday through Saturday during the season. The corn stays open after dark, so a flashlight is a smart thing to pack.

Kids have plenty of room to run. A jumping pillow, barrel cart rides, tube slides, and a straw bale maze cover a lot of ground.

A cherry pit sandbox is a fun twist on the usual play area. Tractor tire playgrounds and farm animals round things out.

Wagon rides carry guests out to the pumpkin patch. Treats from the farm make a tasty finish, and that cider is hard to skip.

The festival runs through late October in Canyon County. Check the schedule before heading over, since the farm closes some weekdays.

Address: 19125 Apricot Ln, Caldwell, ID 83607

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