Central Massachusetts' answer to large-scale kids' farms: an 8-acre maze, animal sanctuary with 100+ breeds, and modern activity infrastructure. Pricing is reasonable for the scope, and the sprawling grounds mean you can spend a full day.
Ages 5-12 and 60+ $21.65; Adults 12+ $24.95 online pricing
Rough cost for a family of four: about $86.60 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.
Davis Farmland is the commercial end of the pumpkin-patch spectrum—think less family farm, more theme-park-adjacent agritainment. The 8-acre Mega Maze is the marquee draw, but the farm has loaded the grounds with animal interactions, playgrounds, spraygrounds, and even zombie laser tag. This is a place where a family with mixed-age kids (some want animals, others want adrenaline) can find something for everyone.
Online pricing is $21.65 for kids 5–12 and seniors, $24.95 for adults 13+. A family of four (2 adults, 2 kids) would pay $93.20 at the lower rate or up to $99.80 if both kids are 13+. That’s mid-range for New England; not a bargain, but not premium either.
The listed activities include zombie laser tag and a sprayground, but it’s unclear whether these are included in admission or add-on fees. Call ahead to lock down the real total cost before you arrive. Also ask whether you can bring outside food—many farms allow picnicking to reduce per-family spending on cafe food.
The Mega Maze is 8 acres with 3 miles of pathways. The design changes yearly, so it’s not the same puzzle repeat visitors have already solved. Expect 45 minutes to an hour if your group actually tries to solve it (rather than wander randomly). If you have young children who get frustrated or bored with mazes, this could be tedious; if your kids like that kind of thinking, it’s a good value as the centerpiece activity.
The farm lists 100+ animal breeds. That likely means goats, chickens, sheep, pigs, possibly llamas or alpacas—typical farm-sanctuary animals. The record doesn’t specify whether you can pet or feed them, or whether it’s a walk-through observation area. Ask when you call.
The playground and sprayground appeal to younger kids (4–8 particularly); the latter is wet-weather dependent and season-dependent (spraygrounds typically close when air temperature drops in late September).
This is a high-volume farm designed for school groups and weekend families. Expect busy conditions, especially weekends. Mid-October through Halloween are peak times. Early September and weekday mornings are quieter. If you’re trying to minimize wait times and lines, go early in the season and early in the week.
Field parking (unpaved). The playground and sprayground may be accessible, but the maze involves uneven field walking and corn rows. Call ahead if you need specific accessibility accommodations.
Davis Farmland is a solid, well-maintained, multi-activity destination for families who want a full-day outing and don’t mind commercial energy and crowds. The admission price is fair for what you’re getting (maze, animals, playground, sprayground, laser tag). Come with realistic expectations about it being a destination farm, not a quiet corner of rural Massachusetts. Bring water, sunscreen, and a swimmer’s change of clothes, and plan for 3–4 hours to enjoy the full grounds. For central Massachusetts families, it’s a reasonable alternative to driving an hour to the Cape or the Berkshires.
Early October for genuine fall weather and foliage; anytime Sept 1–Oct 31 is open, but expect heavier crowds mid-to-late October. Weekday visits are quieter.
3–4 hours for the full experience; 2 hours if you're selective.
Busy, especially weekends. This is a franchise-style farm (best guess from activity count and infrastructure). Weekday mornings and early September are quieter.
Field parking; unpaved (typical for farm lots).
Playground and sprayground should be accessible; corn maze and field activities less so. Call ahead for specific accommodations.
You're looking for a quiet, one-activity farm visit—Davis is a multi-activity destination built for volume and speed, so expect crowds and commercial energy.
Sterling is in central Massachusetts, 45 minutes west of Boston. The town is near Wachusett Mountain Ski Area (hiking/foliage in fall) and several state parks. Plan a full day combining the farm and a scenic drive through rural Central Massachusetts.
8 acres with 3 miles of paths, changing yearly. Plan 45 minutes to an hour depending on your group's puzzle-solving pace and whether anyone in your party gets lost intentionally.
Typical farm animals (goats, chickens, sheep, pigs). Specific details not in the record. Call to ask.
Not specified. Call ahead to confirm whether it's included or costs extra, especially if planning to visit in warm early September.
Not detailed in available sources. Call to ask about age minimums, group size, and whether it's included or an additional fee.
August 1 – October 31, 2026.
Admission starts at $21.65 per person. Ages 5-12 and 60+ $21.65; Adults 12+ $24.95 online pricing
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564, in Worcester County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Central Massachusetts.
We track 4 patches in Central Massachusetts. At $21.65 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $21.65.
Its season runs about 92 days against a regional average of 83, so it is a notably longer window than most of its neighbours, which takes the pressure off picking a weekend.
What sets it apart locally: it has a corn or crop maze, which most Central Massachusetts patches on our list do not.
There are 3 other patches we track in Worcester County. All Central Massachusetts patches →
Checked August 2026.