Lyman Orchards Corn Maze
Corn maze · Middlefield · Connecticut
A corn maze cut into a new design each year at one of Connecticut's oldest working farms, paired with a Cider Donut Festival on opening weekend. The Apple Barrel Market next door sells the orchard's own cider and baked goods, and the maze traditionally opens the Saturday after Labor Day.
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Plan your visit
Mon-Fri 1-5:30pm; weekends and holidays 10am-5:30pm
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 20–October 24
Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 13
Sampled at Lyman Orchards Corn Maze’s own coordinates and elevation (55 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Connecticut, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Connecticut's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 2 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Lyman Orchards Corn Maze
The color window runs about 22 days, holding until around October 31. That runs roughly 1 day later than the rest of Connecticut.
It sits inside Hartford, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
Lyman Orchards Corn Maze on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Connecticut, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Lyman Orchards Corn Maze open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 5 – Nov 1. Mon-Fri 1-5:30pm; weekends and holidays 10am-5:30pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Lyman Orchards Corn Maze peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 20–October 24 (best estimate October 22). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 13.
- How do I get to Lyman Orchards Corn Maze?
- Lyman Orchards Corn Maze is in Middlefield. The closest city is Hartford, about 19 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Connecticut's fall lineup.
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