Rhode Island's most complete fall operation for families who want multiple activities on one site, but plan for add-on costs if you do everything.
Corn Maze: $7 (ages 6-11), $14 (ages 12+), free (5 and under). Hayrides $6 (ages 6+), free (5 and under). Axe throwing $7 for 5 throws (ages 12+). Pony interactions $15 (ages 5+). Scarecrow making $25. Pick pumpkins $0.75/lb.
Free to walk in. Your spend here is whatever you choose — pumpkins, food, and any paid activities. That makes it a low-risk stop if you are not sure how long the kids will last.
Cucumber Hill’s biggest advantage is its free-admission model combined with a wide activity roster. You’re not paying a gate fee to explore the grounds or pick pumpkins; you’re paying only for specific activities (maze, hayrides, encounters, hands-on crafts). For families with mixed ages and interests, this flexibility matters. A toddler-parent duo can show up, let the little one roam, and skip the $14 corn maze entirely.
The flashlight maze on Friday and Saturday nights is also a differentiator in a state where evening activities are limited. Walking a corn maze by flashlight is genuinely different from daylight navigation—it’s disorienting and fun for kids old enough to handle a light source (usually seven-plus), though the exact age guidance comes from staff experience, not a published policy.
Free entry means the cost question is really “which activities?” Here’s a realistic family scenario:
Two adults and two kids (ages 7 and 11): Corn maze for the older two ($14 each = $28), hayride for all four ($6 each = $24), and a ten-pound pumpkin at 75 cents per pound ($7.50). Total: about $60 before food. That’s below typical admission-heavy venues, but only if you’re selective. If you add scarecrow making ($25) and pony time ($15 per child), you’re running $100-plus quickly.
Hayrides are genuinely cheap ($6 per person); if the kids love animals and movement, you’re getting real value there.
Cucumber Hill runs from late September through late October—a tight window. September opening means early-season demand is spread across multiple venues, so early September visits may run lighter than mid-October. By mid-October, leaf-peepers and holiday planners drive up weekend traffic across the state.
Friday and Saturday evenings bring a different crowd: older kids and adults specifically chasing the flashlight-maze experience. If evening visits appeal to you, those nights earn their traffic.
Weekday visits (if your schedule permits) are almost always quieter than weekends, and the maze is more manageable for younger kids when crowds aren’t bottlenecking the paths.
The research notes mention multiple food trucks on weekends, which is a real convenience if you plan a long afternoon stay. Hours are generous—Friday nights run until 9 p.m., which is late for a farm setting. Pack layers if you’re visiting in mid-to-late October; southern Rhode Island is mild for New England, but evening temps still drop sharply.
The farm emphasizes family-friendliness in its messaging, and the activity diversity (maze, flashlight experience, hayrides, pony encounters, axe throwing, scarecrow craft, pumpkin picking) backs that up. If your family has varied interests—one kid wants the maze, another wants ponies—there’s enough here to keep everyone engaged without everyone doing everything together.
Bring cash for individual activities unless their online booking system has changed; most farm venues in the region still prefer cash for impulse add-ons like pumpkin weight purchases.
Mid-October weekdays or early September weekends to avoid peak crowds; Friday and Saturday nights offer the flashlight maze.
2-3 hours if you do one or two activities; half a day if you commit to the maze, hayrides, and pony time.
Weekday mornings and early weekday afternoons run lighter; weekends and October weekends draw heavy crowds. Friday/Saturday nights busier than typical evening venues because of the flashlight maze novelty.
Farm lot; research notes do not specify surface conditions, so arrive early on peak days.
No details in record. Call (401) 397-7500 ahead if you need accessibility information.
You want a quiet, low-key farm experience; Cucumber Hill emphasizes activities and crowds on weekends, especially late season when families start picking pumpkins.
Foster sits in Providence County, close to central Rhode Island. Pair with a stop at Salisbury Farm in Johnston (about 20 minutes away) if you want a second maze with a historical bent.
Yes, grounds admission is free. You pay only for each activity you choose: corn maze, hayrides, axe throwing (ages 12+), pony encounters, scarecrow making, and pumpkin picking (by weight).
Friday and Saturday nights until 9 p.m., as part of the maze activities. This is unique to evening visits.
Multiple food trucks operate on-site on weekends. Bring cash in case cards are not accepted.
Corn maze: ages 6+. Axe throwing: ages 12+. Pony encounters: ages 5+. Scarecrow making and hayrides welcome younger kids too, but confirm minimum ages when you call.
September 19 – October 25, 2026. Fridays 5–9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday Oct 12 10 a.m.–6 p.m.. Hours: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
Admission is free. Corn Maze: $7 (ages 6-11), $14 (ages 12+), free (5 and under). Hayrides $6 (ages 6+), free (5 and under). Axe throwing $7 for 5 throws (ages 12+). Pony interactions $15 (ages 5+). Scarecrow making $25. Pick pumpkins $0.75/lb.
39 Cucumber Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825, in Providence County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Providence Region.
We track 5 patches in Providence Region, 1 of which are free to walk into. Entry here costs nothing, which puts it in the minority even in a region with several free options.
Its season runs about 37 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, farm animals, which most Providence Region patches on our list do not.
There are 3 other patches we track in Providence County. All Providence Region patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
cucumberhillfarm.com
Checked August 2026.