Date: Sunday, Sep 20
Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue: 6800 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary
Price: $22
Category: Family
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“Buy tickets online in advance to bypass the long admission lines at the gate.”
The Grand Reopening Weekend at Phillips Farms is the official kickoff to the autumn season, featuring a corn maze, wagon rides, and family-friendly outdoor activities. Located in Cary, this annual event transitions the working farm into a seasonal playground with giant slides, lawn games, and a pumpkin patch. Before you pack up the diaper bag, keep a few logistics in mind. Admission is twenty-two dollars per person, and children under two get in free. Parking is free in the grass lot, but the terrain is bumpy, so leave the umbrella stroller at home and opt for an all-terrain wagon instead. Port-a-potties are available on-site, and you will want to bring closed-toe shoes that you do not mind getting dusty. This is an ideal weekend destination because it gets everyone outdoors and moving after a long week. The farm offers plenty of space for toddlers to burn off energy, while older kids will enjoy the challenge of navigating the corn maze.
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Grand Reopening Weekend at Phillips Farms runs Sunday, Sep 20, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
6800 Good Hope Church Rd. is at 6800 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC, 27519, Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps. This one draws a crowd — plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early for parking.
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