About Richardson Adventure Farm
Richardson Adventure Farm sits on land Robert Richardson homesteaded after emigrating from England in 1836. The fifth and sixth generations now run it across 544 acres and two farmsteads, and the family has cut a corn maze every year since 2001. They have also grown Christmas trees since 1982 and now tend more than 50,000 of them.
The 2026 maze covers 28 acres of live corn and honors 250 years of the United States. It is split into four smaller mazes with their own entrances, 9 to 10 miles of paths in all, plus three wooden bridges for getting your bearings, a perimeter path and no dead ends. Pick up one of five maze games at the entrance; most take 10 to 20 minutes, the hidden-checkpoint game an hour or more. The season runs September 12 to November 1, 2026, with Maze 'til Midnight Saturdays on September 26 and October 24.
Admission covers the maze, a 50-foot observation tower, the train, wagon ride, carousel, pig races, pedal bikes and slides. The 700-foot zip line costs $17 a rider. U-pick pumpkins, squash and gourds fill the patch in September and October, and the Cornfield Concessions stands sell food. Groups can rent campfire and picnic sites in four-hour blocks from $130. The tree farm opens for cut-your-own the day after Thanksgiving.
Maria's Farm, a lavender farm near Marengo that sees visitors by appointment, is about 20 miles southwest, roughly 35 minutes away.
What to do
- Walk the 28-acre corn maze, with four sections and 9 to 10 miles of trails (2026)
- Play a maze game, from 10-minute hunts to the hour-plus hidden checkpoints
- Ride the 700-foot zip line ($17) or climb the 50-foot observation tower
- Pick your own pumpkins, squash and gourds in September and October
- Stay late on Maze 'til Midnight nights, September 26 and October 24, 2026
- Cut a Christmas tree from the day after Thanksgiving
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Adventure Farm September 12–November 1, 2026; Christmas tree farm from the day after Thanksgiving
- Hours
- 2026 season: closed Mon–Wed; Thu 3–9 pm (October only); Fri 3–11 pm in September, 10 am–11 pm in October; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun noon–9 pm; Columbus Day 10 am–9 pm
- Admission
- September 2026: $22 ages 3–12, $26 ages 13 and up; higher on October weekends; 2 and under free; zip line $17 extra; parking free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Payment
- Major credit cards
Tips for your visit
- Last admission is two hours before closing
- Dogs are welcome on a leash if they're comfortable around crowds and other dogs
- Zip line riders must weigh 70–275 pounds and sign a waiver
- You can leave and re-enter the maze as often as you like
Pair it with a lavender farm
Maria's Farm · about 35 minutes away
Maria's Farm is about 35 minutes southwest and takes visitors by appointment, so book it before a fall maze day here.
Getting there
Questions
How big is the Richardson corn maze?
In 2026 it covers 28 acres with 9 to 10 miles of trails, split into four smaller mazes.
Are dogs allowed at Richardson Adventure Farm?
Yes, on a leash, if they behave well around other dogs and people.
When is it open in 2026?
September 12 to November 1, Thursday (October) through Sunday plus Columbus Day; closed Monday through Wednesday.
Is parking free?
Yes, every day.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Marengo & Woodstock, Illinois
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