A mid-sized Fairfield County farm with 40+ pumpkin varieties, a 7-acre maze with a new design each year, and an after-dark night maze in late October—strong for variety seekers with flexible schedules.
Castle Hill Farm sits in Bethel (Fairfield County), about 30 minutes northwest of the coast and within reach of most of southern Connecticut. The farm offers a well-rounded autumn experience anchored by a substantial corn maze, extensive pumpkin variety, and a distinctive after-dark maze option in late October.
Corn Maze: A 7-acre maze that changes design annually, with numbered game signs and a map provided to visitors. This setup is friendly for families—you can make it a puzzle hunt rather than pure navigation. Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours in the maze.
Pumpkin Patch: Over 40 pumpkin varieties, gourds, and squash. If you like unusual shapes and colors—Fairytale pumpkins, blues, whites—this diversity is a draw. The patch is a 4-acre pick-your-own area.
Night Maze: October 24 through November 2, the farm opens the maze for evening visits (6–9 PM with flashlights). This is a meaningful differentiation; few Connecticut farms offer this, and it appeals to families wanting a spookier, more atmospheric experience.
Secondary Activities: Hayrides and a petting zoo are listed, but exact schedules, pricing, and operating days are not published online.
The farm opens September 21, which is relatively late. Weekday afternoon visits (Monday–Friday, 2–5 PM) are much quieter than weekends. If you visit during peak foliage (early-to-mid October), Fairfield County’s weekend traffic is significant—roads fill up, and the farm itself gets crowded.
Visiting in late September or early October, or on a weekday, dramatically improves the experience.
If you’re interested in the evening maze experience, note that it runs only October 24–November 2, Friday through Sunday (exact schedule not fully confirmed). Bring a good flashlight or headlamp. The farm doesn’t publish pricing or whether reservations are needed—this is essential to confirm by calling ahead.
Admission price is not published. Which activities are bundled and which cost extra is unclear. Specific activity availability on weekdays is uncertain. Call (203) 426-5487 before your visit.
Families seeking pumpkin variety, a fun maze design that changes year to year, and the option to add a night-maze experience. The farm’s location in Fairfield County makes it accessible from most of southern Connecticut, but don’t assume weekend visits will be peaceful—plan a weekday afternoon for the calmest experience.
Mid-September through early October for daytime visits; late October if you want the night maze experience (Oct 24–Nov 2). Weekday afternoons are far less crowded.
1.5–2.5 hours for maze and pumpkin picking; add 30 minutes if you do hayrides or visit the petting zoo.
Light-to-moderate on weekday afternoons; moderate-to-heavy on weekends, especially peak October weekends. Night maze (late Oct) brings enthusiast crowds.
On-site farm parking; standard farm lot.
Contact the farm for accessibility details. The farm stand area should be accessible; maze terrain is uneven.
Blue Jay Orchards is in the same town (Bethel) at a different location—a 140-acre operation with free admission to the pumpkin patch and weekend hayrides. You could visit both farms in one day with some planning.
Over 40 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash. The mix changes by season and availability.
The night maze runs October 24–November 2, evenings 6–9 PM. Bring a flashlight. Pricing and setup are not published—contact the farm.
Yes, Castle Hill has a petting zoo. Pricing and hours are not confirmed—call (203) 426-5487 for details.
Hayrides are available, but exact days and times are not published. Call ahead to confirm availability for your visit date.
September 21 – November 2, 2026. Mon-Fri 2-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; Night Maze Oct 24-Nov 2. Hours: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM weekdays; 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM weekends; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM night maze.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
125 Plumtrees Road, Bethel, CT 06801, in Fairfield County. It is one of 7 patches we track in Fairfield County.
We track 7 patches in Fairfield County, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 43 days against a regional average of 47, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has a corn or crop maze, farm animals, an after-dark attraction, which most Fairfield County patches on our list do not.
There are 3 other patches we track in Fairfield County. All Fairfield County patches →
castlehillfarm.net · gmail.com
Checked August 2026.