A large North Shore farm (350 acres, 7.5-acre maze) with clear pricing and extended hours. Well-organized for families but expect commercial-scale crowds, especially weekends.
Corn maze admission $10 all ages
Rough cost for a family of four: about $40.00 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.
Crescent Farm is a large, long-established North Shore operation on a 350-acre footprint. The 7.5-acre corn maze is the signature draw, with multiple walking paths to accommodate different difficulty levels and ages. This is a well-organized, commercial-scale farm with extended hours (noon–8/9pm depending on day), which is useful if you’re combining a farm visit with work or school schedules.
Corn maze admission is $10 per person, all ages. A family of four pays $40 just for maze entry. What’s unclear: whether hayrides and pumpkin picking are included, bundled, or additional charges — the record doesn’t say. That gap matters more than the $40 you already know, since add-on activities and the pumpkin itself are exactly where a “known” price stops predicting the real total. Rather than guess at a number, treat the maze fee as your floor and call ahead to find out what else is billed separately before you decide how many activities to plan for.
Call 978-914-3158 before you go to lock down actual costs.
This is a substantial maze with multiple pathways, suggesting different difficulty levels. You can choose a moderate route or a challenging one depending on your group’s patience and age. Plan 45 minutes to an hour. The 350-acre footprint means the farm isn’t one-and-done; there’s room for the maze, hayrides, petting zoo, and picnic facilities to spread without feeling crammed.
The farm’s extended hours (noon–8pm weekdays, noon–9pm Fridays and Saturdays) are genuinely useful. If you’re working a regular job or managing school schedules, an evening visit (say, 5–7pm on a weekday) gives you a quieter experience than Saturday midday. Light fades by 6–6:30pm in early October, so bring a flashlight if you’re doing the maze after work.
This is a busy, popular farm—the size and infrastructure are built for volume. Weekends are crowded, especially mid-to-late October. Weekday afternoons are noticeably quieter, and early-evening visits (5–7pm) may be your best crowd-dodge while still having decent light.
The 350-acre spread means crowds are distributed, but parking and entry points can still get congested on peak days. Arrive early or aim for off-peak times.
The farm is set up for school groups and birthday parties, which means organized infrastructure but also means certain days/times may have large group traffic. Ask when you call whether there are specific group visit times or whether individual family visits are always available.
A petting zoo is noted, adding value beyond the maze for kids 4–8. Picnic facilities mean you can bring your own food and build a longer stay. The farm stand likely sells food, which may be pricier than packing your own.
Crescent Farm is a solid North Shore choice for families who want a well-organized, substantial maze experience with supporting activities. The $10 maze admission is clear; everything else requires a call to 978-914-3158. The extended late hours are genuinely useful if you’re juggling work and school schedules. Expect busy conditions on weekends and plan for 2–3 hours. If you can visit weekday afternoon or early evening, you’ll have a notably quieter experience while still enjoying daylight for most activities. For North Shore residents or Boston-area families, it’s worth the 30-minute drive.
Early October for weather and foliage. Evening visits (the farm is open until 8–9pm weekdays and weekends) can be quieter than midday. Weekday afternoons are your best crowd-dodge.
2–3 hours for maze, hayride, and pumpkin picking.
Busy, particularly weekends and mid-to-late October. The 350-acre footprint means crowds are spread out, but parking and entry points get congested. Weekday afternoons or early-evening visits are noticeably quieter.
Farm lot; unpaved (typical). A large farm likely has ample parking but prepare for muddy conditions in rain.
7.5-acre maze requires field walking. Birthday parties and school groups are mentioned, suggesting some accessible infrastructure for groups. Call 978-914-3158 to ask about specific accommodations.
You want a small, intimate farm experience—Crescent is large-scale, well-established, and busy, especially weekends.
Bradford is on the Essex County North Shore, 30 minutes north of Boston via Route 1. The Merrimack River area has parks and trails; Newburyport (a scenic coastal town) is 20 minutes away for browsing and dining.
The record says '$10 all ages,' which suggests per-person admission. A family of four pays $40 for maze entry alone.
7.5 acres with multiple walking paths, allowing different difficulty levels. Plan 45 minutes to an hour depending on your group's patience and puzzle-solving pace.
Not specified. Call 978-914-3158 to ask whether hayrides and pumpkin picking are bundled into the maze fee or billed separately before you plan your total spend.
Birthday parties are available (mentioned in the record), but details are not specified. Call the farm directly for group packages and pricing.
September 1 – October 31, 2026. Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm.
Admission starts at $10 per person. Corn maze admission $10 all ages
140 Willow Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835, in Essex County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Greater Boston.
We track 5 patches in Greater Boston, 1 of which are free to walk into. At $10 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $10.
Its season runs about 61 days against a regional average of 58, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
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Checked August 2026.