A genuine Berkshires farm on the scenic Mohawk Trail with reasonable pricing ($8–$10), including a genuine haunted maze for older kids—good value for a family day with real mountain character.
Adults $10, Children 12 and under $8
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.
Hicks Family Farm sits on Route 2 in Charlemont, at the northern edge of the Berkshires. The location is deliberate—the scenic Mohawk Trail is a destination drive for fall-foliage tourism, and many families treat a farm visit as one stop in a loop through the region’s valleys, waterfalls, and small towns. This is not a destination farm for city dwellers; it’s a roadside stop that rewards its own visit plus a broader fall-drive itinerary.
Adults $10, children 12 and under $8. A family of four (two adults, two kids under 12) pays $36 total. That’s honest, lower-than-average pricing for New England farms. The question is what’s included: corn maze, pumpkin picking, and mini golf are all listed, but whether they’re bundled in admission or whether pumpkins are pick-your-own (often an add-on) is unclear. Call ahead to lock down the final cost.
This farm offers two distinct corn-maze experiences. The daytime maze operates weekends only (Saturday–Sunday 10am–5pm, September 1–October 31) as a scavenger-hunt puzzle game. The haunted maze operates Friday–Saturday evenings with a spooky theme and is recommended for age 12+. They’re separate attractions at different times—you choose one or visit twice.
If you have a mixed-age group (8-year-olds who want adventure, 14-year-olds who want genuine scares), plan accordingly. The daytime maze is family-oriented; the haunted maze has real psychological intensity.
The farm sits in genuine Berkshires mountain country with earlier, more dramatic fall color than lower elevations. If you’re visiting in late September or early October, this is a real draw—the foliage here is often peak when Boston-area farms are still green. The scenic Mohawk Trail is a legitimate destination, not a consolation prize.
Mini golf and farm animals add substance beyond just the maze. The farm stand sells fresh vegetables and farm-raised meat, which suggests a working operation rather than a seasonal conversion.
Hicks operates weekends only for daytime activities. There’s no weekday escape hatch, no Thursday morning quiet visit. If you’re working a 9-to-5 and want to combine a farm visit with foliage, you’re locked into Saturday or Sunday. Early October weekends will be crowded; late October fewer but colder.
The haunted maze only Friday–Saturday nights adds another constraint for families who want that specific experience.
Corn mazes require field walking on uneven terrain. The Berkshires means elevation changes and potentially muddy ground in wet weather. Mini golf is likely accessible. Call ahead if you need specific accommodations.
Hicks Family Farm is solid value for families willing to drive to northern Massachusetts for fall foliage and farm activities. The pricing is genuinely reasonable, the setting is scenic, and the dual-maze option (day puzzle + evening haunted) gives you real variety. The weekend-only operation is a real constraint—plan ahead and expect crowds. But if you’re taking a Berkshires foliage drive, this is a worthwhile stop with authentic farm character and enough activities to justify 2–3 hours.
Late September through mid-October for peak foliage and weather. The haunted maze operates Friday–Saturday nights only; go weekends for that, weekday daytime for a quieter visit.
2–2.5 hours for core activities; add 30–45 minutes if doing the haunted maze evening visit.
Weekend-only operation means concentrated weekend demand. Daytime is less hectic than Friday/Saturday haunted maze evenings.
Farm lot; likely unpaved rural setting.
Corn maze and haunted maze involve field walking on potentially uneven terrain. Mini golf is likely accessible. Call ahead for specifics.
You want a guaranteed daytime corn maze only—the daytime maze and pumpkin picking are open weekends only (Sat–Sun 10am–5pm). There's no weekday daytime access.
Charlemont is on scenic Route 2 in the northern Berkshires. The Mohawk Trail is famous for foliage drives; nearby spots include Shelburne Falls (waterfalls, village, 15 min south) and historic New England farm country. Combine with a scenic loop drive.
The daytime maze is a regular scavenger-hunt puzzle (open Sat–Sun 10am–5pm). The haunted maze runs Friday–Saturday nights with a scary theme (recommended age 12+). They're separate experiences; you choose one or the other, or visit twice.
Not specified in the record. Call hicksfamilyfarmma.com or ask when you arrive. Budget accordingly.
Recommended age is 12+, which suggests genuine spook value. If your 10-year-old is sensitive to jump-scares or dark spaces, ask about intensity before booking.
Not detailed. Call ahead; many farms charge an add-on for pick-your-own pumpkins.
September 1 – October 31, 2026. Saturday, Sunday. Hours: 10am-5pm.
Admission starts at $10 per person. Adults $10, Children 12 and under $8
1255 Route 2, Charlemont, MA, in Franklin County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Western Massachusetts/Berkshires.
We track 5 patches in Western Massachusetts/Berkshires, 2 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 46, 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 an after-dark attraction, which most Western Massachusetts/Berkshires patches on our list do not.
There are 8 other patches we track in Franklin County. All Western Massachusetts/Berkshires patches →
hicksfamilyfarmma.com
Checked August 2026.