Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze

Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze in Brooklyn Park, about 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is run by the Bouwman family, led by farmer and corn maze developer Bert Bouwman, who also run local produce stands. Its themed corn mazes have supported local charities since 2010, with more than $250,000 given to causes including children's cancer research and the foundations of the Twins, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx. Attractions include the America 250 Corn Maze, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, inflatables, corn pits, kiddie rides, a gunny sack slide, a train ride, games and live music.

Our take: Admission covers all the major attractions for the whole day, so kids can ride the slide and explore the maze as many times as they like.