MAHWAH EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Autumn by Haywagon: Pumpkin Picking, Corn Mazes and a Petting Zoo at Secor Farms
A concise guide to Secor Farms’ hayride to the pumpkin patch, two small corn mazes, a barnyard petting zoo and farm stand — practical details for planning a short family outing.
Autumn by Haywagon: Pumpkin Picking, Corn Mazes and a Petting Zoo at Secor Farms.
Secor Farms in Mahwah stages a compact, family-focused fall outing: climb a scenic hayride to a storefront pumpkin patch, work through two small corn mazes, visit a barnyard petting zoo and browse the farm stand for local treats and fall decorations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch
Each ticket includes a hayride that drops guests at the pumpkin patch; hayrides typically drop off and pick up about every 15 minutes, and the last hayride that returns everyone to the store front is at 5pm.
Two small corn mazes plus a barnyard petting zoo
The fall ticket covers access to two small corn mazes and a barnyard petting zoo; additional kid-focused attractions include a small hay bale maze suited to very young children and photo spots throughout the farm.
Farm stand, seasonal treats and pumpkins by the pound
The storefront offers local produce, fresh baked goods such as apple cider donuts, fall decorations and pumpkins sold by weight — pumpkins are not included with admission and are weighed at $0.75 per pound at the registers.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
You line up at your reserved 30-minute time slot, climb aboard a hayride and travel to the pumpkin patch; once dropped off you can explore two small corn mazes, the pumpkin patch and photo spots at your leisure, hop back on any subsequent hayride to the storefront, and visit the farm stand and petting zoo as part of the same outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short fall outing suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each ticket reserves a 30-minute slot to hop on a hayride to the pumpkin patch; your full visit typically takes about an hour, and the last hayride that returns everyone to the storefront is at 5pm.
Bring payment for pumpkins (they are weighed at $0.75 per pound), and plan for no outside food on site; the farm stand sells local produce and fresh baked goods.
The hayride is not handicap accessible; strollers cannot be taken on the hayride and there is a designated spot for stroller storage at the hayride entrance. A porta-potty is available in the pumpkin patch.
Hayrides can be canceled or rebooked up to one hour before the scheduled time; if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances you will receive a full refund.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is the hayride handicap accessible?
No, unfortunately the hayride is not handicap accessible.
Can I bring my stroller onto the hayride?
No; strollers are not allowed on the hayride but there is a designated spot for strollers at the hayride entrance.
Is there a time limit on how long we can stay in the pumpkin patch?
No, you may stay in the pumpkin patch as long as you’d like; when ready to leave, take the next available hayride back to the farm stand. The last hayride that brings everyone back is at 5pm.
Can we walk back to the farm stand?
No, customers are not permitted to walk to or from the pumpkin patch for safety.
How often do hayrides run?
Typically the hayride drops off and picks up every 15 minutes; the last hayride that brings everyone back to the storefront is at 5pm.
Is a pumpkin included in the hayride ticket?
No. Pumpkins are not included; all pumpkins picked are weighed at the registers and charged at $0.75 per pound.
Are there bathrooms in the pumpkin patch?
Yes. There is a porta-potty located in the pumpkin patch.
Can I bring outside food to the farm?
No, outside food is not allowed at the farm.
What is the cancelation policy for hayrides?
Hayrides can be canceled or rebooked up to one hour before the scheduled hayride. If a hayride is canceled by the farm due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund.