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Scary Acres (Confreda's Greenhouses)

📍 2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope (West Cranston), RI 02826🗓 September 26 – November 8, 2026🏷 From $35/person

Adult-focused haunted attraction version of a corn maze with Bayou theme, evening-only (7-10 p.m.), priced high—but 2026 dates and pricing are not yet confirmed, so call ahead.

Aerial view of Scary Acres (Confreda's Greenhouses) in Hope, RI

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Haunted Corn MazeHayridesBayou Attraction

$35 per person (includes hay ride, maze, and Bayou attraction). Price increases to $40-$45 on peak nights.

Rough cost for a family of four: about $140.00 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

Important: Verify 2026 Details Before Planning

The most recent confirmed information about Scary Acres comes from a September 2025 article. Hours (7-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, plus select Thursdays), pricing ($35 base, $40-45 peak nights), and season end date (through Nov 8, 2025) are from that source, not a 2026 confirmation.

Before making an October 2026 trip, call (401) 827-5000 to confirm the attraction is running, verify opening date, and get current pricing.

What It Is

Scary Acres is the adult version of Confreda’s fall offerings—a haunted attraction (not a family pumpkin patch) featuring a corn maze, hayride, and Bayou-themed attraction, all experienced in the dark with spooky intent. This is different in tone and target from The MAiZE, the daytime/family festival version at the same location.

Evening-only hours (7-10 p.m.) mean it’s positioned as a night outing, not a midday family activity. The bundled pricing ($35-45 per person) is higher than most Rhode Island corn-maze-only venues, reflecting the theatrical experience.

Cost Arithmetic

There’s no itemized pricing here—you pay a single per-person rate that includes the hayride, maze, and Bayou attraction. Standard nights run $35; peak nights (described as higher-demand October weekends) jump to $40-45 per person.

For a couple, that’s $70-90 for an evening, which is meaningful money. For a group of four adults, it’s $140-180. Budget accordingly; this is not a budget-friendly activity.

Who This Is For

Scary Acres explicitly targets adults and older teens, not families with young children. If you’re visiting with a mixed-age group, you’ll need to split: younger kids and families go to The MAiZE (daytime, separate operation), while adults do Scary Acres. Both operate at the same address, so coordination is feasible.

The appeal is the spooky, atmospheric experience—darkness, a maze design with scares in mind, themed props. If haunted attractions don’t appeal to you, this isn’t the right venue.

Season Timing

Peak-night pricing suggests that October weekends, especially closer to Halloween, run busier and more expensive. October Thursdays (select dates) may offer lower pricing and fewer crowds, if you have midweek flexibility.

The 2025 season ran through November 8; if 2026 follows the same pattern, late October is likely peak, and November visits run quieter and potentially cheaper (if off-peak pricing applies).

The Location and Venue

Hope is in the Providence region, west of central Rhode Island, near West Cranston. It’s not a coastal town, so there are no paired beach-town activities—this is a dedicated evening trip to a single attraction.

The Confreda facility operates both Scary Acres (evening/haunted) and The MAiZE (daytime/family) from the same address (2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope). If your group splits by interest, logistics are simple.

What’s Uncertain

2026 dates, hours, pricing, and exact operational dates are not confirmed. The Bayou attraction is described in research notes but not detailed in terms of content or experience type. Call ahead to confirm what you’re committing to.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

October weekends are standard for haunted attractions. Contact the farm (401) 827-5000 before October to confirm 2026 opening, dates, and pricing (2025 information shows through Nov 8).

How long to budget

1-1.5 hours for the full experience (hayride, maze, Bayou attraction).

Crowds

Evening-only operation (7-10 p.m.) means a concentrated adult/older-teen crowd. Peak-night pricing ($40-45) suggests weekend October evenings are the busiest.

Parking

No details in record. Typical farm lot; evening parking conditions may differ from daytime.

Strollers and accessibility

Not specified in available records. Call (401) 827-5000 to inquire if accessibility accommodations are available for evening haunted attractions.

What to bring

  • Cash and/or card (payment method not specified)
  • Warm layers (7-10 p.m. in October runs cold in southern New England)
  • Comfortable walking shoes (hayride and maze walk are part of the experience)

How to spend less here

  • Pricing is bundled at $35-45 per person depending on date; there are no activity breakdowns. Budget accordingly—this is not a low-cost evening option.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Adults and older teens seeking a spooky fall experience
  • Groups wanting an evening outing in October
  • Visitors specifically interested in haunted attractions (not a family daytime venue)

Skip it if

You're looking for a family-friendly daytime pumpkin experience (Scary Acres is explicitly designed for adults); or you want to confirm 2026 dates before planning. See note below.

Worth pairing with

Hope sits in the Providence region, west of central Rhode Island. Scary Acres operates from the same facility as The MAiZE (daytime/family-friendly version, separate operation). If visiting as a group with mixed age ranges, one group can do The MAiZE while others wait; both use the same address (2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope).

Common questions

What's included in the $35-45 price?

The price covers hayride, corn maze, and Bayou-themed attraction—it's bundled, not itemized.

When does Scary Acres run?

Friday-Sunday, 7-10 p.m., plus select Thursdays in October. 2025 data shows through Nov 8. 2026 dates have not been confirmed directly with the farm.

Is this appropriate for kids?

No. Scary Acres is marketed as an adult haunted attraction. Young children will not enjoy spooky mazes and Bayou-themed scares.

What's the Bayou attraction?

Research notes describe a Bayou-themed attraction as part of the experience, distinct from the corn maze. Details about its specific elements are not published.

When is Scary Acres (Confreda's Greenhouses) open in 2026?

September 26 – November 8, 2026. Friday–Sunday (plus select Thursdays in October) 7–10 p.m.. Hours: 7-10pm Fri-Sun, plus select Thu in Oct.

How much does Scary Acres (Confreda's Greenhouses) cost?

Admission starts at $35 per person. $35 per person (includes hay ride, maze, and Bayou attraction). Price increases to $40-$45 on peak nights.

Where is Scary Acres (Confreda's Greenhouses)?

2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope (West Cranston), RI 02826, in Providence County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Providence Region.

How Scary Acres (Confreda's Greenhouses) compares in Providence Region

We track 5 patches in Providence Region, 1 of which are free to walk into. At $35 a head this one sits above the regional median of $12.

Its season runs about 44 days against a regional average of 44, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.

What sets it apart locally: it has an after-dark attraction, which most Providence Region patches on our list do not.

Other patches near Hope

There are 3 other patches we track in Providence County. All Providence Region patches →

Quick facts

SeasonSeptember 26 – November 8, 2026
Days openFriday–Sunday (plus select Thursdays in October) 7–10 p.m.
Hours7-10pm Fri-Sun, plus select Thu in Oct
AdmissionFrom $35
CountyProvidence County
RegionProvidence Region

Sources

scaryacresri.com

Checked August 2026.