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Charmingfare Farm

📍 774 High Street, Candia, NH 03034🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 From $29/person

A comprehensive Southern New Hampshire farm with corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, train rides, hayrides, petting zoo, and haunted barn—but 2026 season dates, general admission pricing, and event schedules are not yet published online.

Charmingfare Farm in Candia, NH

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Corn MazePick-Your-Own PumpkinsTrain RidesHayridesPetting ZooHaunted Barn

Pumpkin Festival and Children's Trick or Treat events listed at $29 each. Overall admission pricing varies by date and event.

Rough cost for a family of four: about $116.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.

Our take

What to Expect

Charmingfare Farm is positioned as a comprehensive fall destination, not a single-attraction venue. The activity list is genuinely extensive: corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, train rides (branded as ‘Pumpkin Express’), hayrides, petting zoo, and haunted barn. A committed group could spend 3–4 hours working through all activities, making this an all-day outing rather than a quick stop.

The farm’s focus on events—Pumpkin Festival and Children’s Trick or Treat—suggests it leans toward festive, family-oriented celebrations rather than spooky haunted-house experiences. The petting zoo and train rides reinforce that family positioning.

Pricing: Event vs. Regular Admission

The farm uses event-specific pricing:

  • Pumpkin Festival and Trick or Treat events: $29 per person
  • Regular season admission: Not published

This suggests the farm charges a premium for special event dates and probably a lower rate for general fall visitation. Until you call, you won’t know how much regular admission costs or how many event dates occur during the season.

Call 603-483-5623 to ask:

  1. What’s the regular admission price (non-event weekends)?
  2. How many Pumpkin Festival dates are there, and what dates fall in 2026?
  3. Is the Trick or Treat event separate from the Pumpkin Festival, or are they the same event on different nights?
  4. Do you offer package pricing if we do multiple activities?

What’s Not Published

  • 2026 opening date: Unknown
  • Regular hours: Not listed online
  • Specific event dates: Unknown; these drive pricing and planning
  • Activity availability: It’s unclear whether all activities run every day or on a rotation
  • Train-ride and hayride details: Length, schedules, and age/size requirements are not specified

This is why a phone call is essential before committing to a trip.

Event Dates and Planning

The Pumpkin Festival and Trick or Treat experiences are clearly significant draws, but their 2026 dates are not yet published. If a specific event matters to your trip—say, you want the Trick or Treat experience for young kids—call early to secure a date and confirm pricing.

During event weekends, expect heavier crowds than regular fall Saturdays. If you prefer a quieter experience, aim for a non-event weekday or early-season weekend before the busiest events launch.

How to Plan Your Visit

Call the farm at 603-483-5623 or check visitthefarm.com and look for the event calendar. Ask:

  1. When does the farm open in 2026?
  2. What’s the regular admission price?
  3. What are the Pumpkin Festival and Trick or Treat event dates and prices?
  4. Do all activities run daily, or on a schedule?
  5. How long should we plan to spend to do multiple activities?
  6. Can we purchase activity packages or bundles?

Arrive early (before 11 AM if possible) to maximize time for all activities, especially if you’re visiting on an event date with expected crowds.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Unknown; the farm does not publish its 2026 opening date or regular hours. Check visitthefarm.com for a calendar or call 603-483-5623 to confirm dates for the Pumpkin Festival and other events.

How long to budget

3 to 4 hours for a comprehensive visit with multiple activities

Crowds

Likely moderate to heavy on weekends and Pumpkin Festival dates during October. Call ahead for crowd estimates.

Parking

Farm parking available; confirm capacity for peak Pumpkin Festival dates.

Strollers and accessibility

Call 603-483-5623 to confirm wheelchair and mobility access to the maze, petting zoo, train rides, hayrides, and haunted barn.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes (multiple activities mean significant time on your feet)
  • Layers—October weather is unpredictable in Southern NH
  • Cash or card—confirm payment methods and whether event pricing differs from regular admission
  • Snacks and water if not planning to eat at the farm

How to spend less here

  • Event-specific pricing is $29 per person (Pumpkin Festival, Trick or Treat). Call the farm to ask what regular (non-event) admission costs
  • Ask whether purchasing a package price for multiple activities saves money vs. paying per activity

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families seeking all-in-one destinations
  • Full-day outings
  • Pumpkin Festival visitors (if event dates align)
  • Petting-zoo and train-ride enthusiasts

Skip it if

You need confirmed opening dates, regular admission pricing, or specific event scheduling before committing—those details require a phone call or website calendar.

Worth pairing with

Candia is 25 minutes north of Manchester and within the greater Boston day-trip zone. Combine a farm visit with shopping in Manchester or a scenic drive through nearby Pawtuckaway State Park.

Common questions

What's the difference between regular admission and event admission?

The farm charges $29 for Pumpkin Festival and Children's Trick or Treat events, but regular season admission pricing is not published. Call 603-483-5623 to compare.

When are the Pumpkin Festival and Trick or Treat events scheduled for 2026?

Event dates are not published in the initial sources. Check visitthefarm.com for an event calendar or call the farm.

Can we do all the activities (maze, train, hayride, petting zoo) in one visit?

Possibly, but timing depends on activity schedules and capacity. Call the farm to ask whether all activities run simultaneously or on rotation, and how much time to budget.

What are the train rides like?

The farm calls them 'Pumpkin Express' train rides, suggesting a seasonal theme, but specific details (length, route, age restrictions) are not published. Ask the farm when you call.

When is Charmingfare Farm open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does Charmingfare Farm cost?

Admission starts at $29 per person. Pumpkin Festival and Children's Trick or Treat events listed at $29 each. Overall admission pricing varies by date and event.

Where is Charmingfare Farm?

774 High Street, Candia, NH 03034, in Rockingham County. It is one of 12 patches we track in Southern New Hampshire.

How Charmingfare Farm compares in Southern New Hampshire

We track 12 patches in Southern New Hampshire. At $29 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $29.

What sets it apart locally: it has rides and play structures, farm animals, an after-dark attraction, which most Southern New Hampshire patches on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 12 patches we track in Southern New Hampshire had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other patches near Candia

There are 4 other patches we track in Rockingham County. All Southern New Hampshire patches →

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openNot published
HoursNot published
AdmissionFrom $29
CountyRockingham County
RegionSouthern New Hampshire

Sources

visitthefarm.com

Checked August 2026.