Maze Craze 2026 Is Open: Dates, Themed Weekends and What's New
Maze Craze is open for its 16th season at Galloway Farm in Hallsboro, North Carolina. The 2026 season runs September 26 through November 7, and every weekend in October has its own theme.
After strong storms moved through southeastern North Carolina in August, our community showed up to help us clean up and rebuild. Thanks to our neighbors, friends and partners, the farm is open, ready and looking forward to a great fall.
2026 Themed Weekends
Each October weekend at Maze Craze celebrates a different part of our community:
October 3–4: Teacher Appreciation Weekend
October 10–11: Farmer Alma's Birthday Bash
October 17–18: NC Highway Patrol & Local Law Enforcement Appreciation Weekend
October 24–25: First Responders, Doctors & Nurses Appreciation Weekend
October 30–31: Galloween at Galloway Farm
Weekend Perks
Teacher Appreciation Weekend (October 3–4): Teachers get FREE general admission with a valid school ID or proof of employment. Their family members get $2 off per ticket at the ticket office, and teaching assistants get $2 off.
Farmer Alma's Birthday Bash (October 10–11): A celebration weekend with birthday-themed farm activities, games and photo ops.
NC Highway Patrol & Local Law Enforcement Appreciation Weekend (October 17–18): FREE admission for state troopers, police officers, sheriff's deputies and local law enforcement officers with professional ID.
First Responders, Doctors & Nurses Appreciation Weekend (October 24–25): FREE admission for EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, doctors and nurses with proof of emergency service or healthcare employment.
Galloween at Galloway Farm (October 30–31): Our Halloween finale weekend, with spooky photo ops, costume fun and Maze Craze After Dark.
Active military and veterans always get FREE general admission, every day we are open. Just bring your valid military ID to the gate.
Homeschool families: join us for Homeschool Day on Wednesday, October 7, with a discounted weekday rate of $12 per person when you buy tickets in advance.
Maze Craze After Dark
On October 23, 24, 30 and 31, you can take on the corn maze at night with only a flashlight or glow sticks to light the way. After Dark is family-friendly, not a haunted maze, so there are no actors jumping out at you. After Dark tickets are $17 plus fees.
What's Included
One general admission ticket covers the giant corn maze, the kids' fun maze, tractor and train rides, giant slides, Dirt Mountain, Animal Acres, farm games like cow patty putt-putt and disc golf, and our flower fields. Children under two get in free.
Plan Your Visit
Galloway Farm is at 372 Artesia Rd, Hallsboro, NC 28442, in Columbus County, about 40 miles west of Wilmington off US 74/76. Want to know more about the family behind the maze? Read our story.
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