easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; minimal walking on flat terrain.
Get ready for a day filled with hayrides, navigating corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and hands-on animal encounters at Abma's Farm in Hillsborough, NJ. Perfect for families looking for genuine fall fun close to the city.
Hillsborough, NJ • Includes Hayride, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch Access & Petting Zoo • All Ages!
282 Amwell Road • Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Includes Hayride, Corn Maze Admission, Access To the Pumpkin Patch, and Petting Zoo Admission.
Experience the best of fall at our farm with our Hayride, Corn Maze, and Petting Zoo event! Starting in late September and running through October, this event offers an outdoor adventure for the whole family. Your $18 admission includes a scenic round-trip hayride through the farm, access to our fun-filled corn maze, entry to our pumpkin patch, and petting zoo admission (where you can meet and pet our friendly farm animals).
While pumpkins and gourds are not included in the ticket, they are available for purchase in the field! (cash only, by weight).
Children under 24 months old enjoy free admission.
Our pumpkin patch is accessible by hayride only, not by foot.
The nitty gritty: you have a 30-minute window from your ticket time to check in at the loading area for your hayride. Late arrivals after 30 minutes are not guaranteed a hayride. The 4:30pm weekday timeslots are omitted from this grace period as they leave promptly at 4:30pm.
Weekdays: 3pm-4:30pm (last hayride leaves at 4:30pm) Saturdays: 10am-4:30pm
Special Holidays: Tuesday, September 23rd 10am-4:30pm Thursday, October 2rd 10am-4:30pm Monday, October 13th 10am-4:30pm Monday, October 20th 10am-4:30pm
THE FARM IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS Availability will be show as green boxes on the calendar. If it is not green, we are not holding hayrides that day.
Admission is $18.00 per person (for everyone ages 2+) and children under 24 months old enjoy free entry.
Children under the age of 24 months enjoy FREE entry! They are considered "lap sitters" and must sit on a lap for the duration of the hayride. Stroller parking is available next to our hayride loading area; strollers are not allowed on our hayride.
Upon arrival, park and check in at our Hayride Barn. All sales are final. Ticket is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
4:30 weekday timeslots promptly leaves at 4:30. The 30 minutes grace period does not apply to this reservation slot due to time constraints. The farm closes at 6:00pm. Promptness ensures adequate time for hayride and enjoyment at our petting zoo before closing.*
Inclement weather announcements are determined by Abma's Farm the morning of the event since forecasts can be unreliable. Possibility of rain showers, light rain, mist, or overcast conditions is not defined as inclement weather and hayrides will be held as scheduled. It is up to the sole discretion of Abma’s Farm to cancel due to inclement weather. If we (Abma's Farm) cancel the event due to inclement weather, we will reschedule you to another date and time of your choosing, or issue a refund for your admission tickets minus processing fee in the form of a store credit to our Market. Inclement weather at Abma's Farm is defined as weather which poses a danger. Refunds or exchanges will not be given due to tardiness, failure to appear, failure of taking advantage of service, or inclement weather if hayrides are being held as scheduled.
We love pets, but not on the farm. ADA Certified animals are welcome with some restrictions. Click here to view our pet policy
Check in within 30 minutes of your ticket time to guarantee your hayride experience; late arrivals risk missing out.
Plan to bring cash if you want to purchase pumpkins or gourds from the patch, priced by weight.
Strollers are not allowed on the hayride but can be parked safely next to the hayride loading area.
Leave your pets at home; only ADA-certified animals with restrictions are allowed on site.
Abma's Farm has been a family-run agricultural operation serving the Hillsborough area for many years, maintaining a hands-on approach to farming and community connection.
The farm practices sustainable agriculture by minimizing chemical use and promoting natural habitat conservation around its fields.
Firm footwear will help you navigate the corn maze and farm paths comfortably.
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Required for pumpkin and gourd purchases in the patch.
Fall weather can turn chilly, so bring layers to stay warm during the hayride and outdoor activities.
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Capture moments with the scenic farm landscape and friendly animals.