Confreda's Fall Festival
Corn maze · Hope · Rhode Island
A corn maze the size of seven football fields is the centerpiece of this family farm's fall festival, with free hayrides out to the pumpkin patch and more than two dozen activities included in admission. The farm grows its pumpkins across the Scituate, Hope, and Cranston countryside west of Providence.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 21–October 25
Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 14
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Confreda's Fall Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (150 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Confreda's Fall Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Confreda's Fall Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 14.
- What is Confreda's Fall Festival best for?
- Providence-area families who want a big maze.
- How do I get to Confreda's Fall Festival?
- Confreda's Fall Festival is in Hope. The closest city is Providence, about 8 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Rhode Island's fall lineup.
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