Lyman Orchards’ 19th annual sunflower maze to open Aug. 2, benefit Connecticut Children’s Foundation

Lyman Orchards sunflower maze opens in Middlefield Connecticut on August 2 2025 — Photo via Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards, a family-owned popular New England destination for over 275 years, has announced that its annual Sunflower Maze will open on August 2nd, 2025. This summer, families can stroll through over 350,000 blooming sunflowers while spotting familiar faces like Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and more nestled throughout the maze. Celebrating it’s 19th year, the maze offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, interactive fun, and nostalgic charm for all ages. Lyman Orchards has once again partnered with Connecticut Children’s Foundation, donating $1 of each ticket purchase to the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

The 3-acre maze will be open daily from 9AM until 4:30PM and runs from August 2nd until August 24th. The maze offers visitors the opportunity to see butterflies, yellow finches, and a beautiful scenic backdrop of the surrounding orchard hills. Admission costs $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under three will be admitted for free.

Lyman Orchards is continuing its partnership with the Connecticut Children’s Foundation – a health network that focuses exclusively on the health and well-being of children. Over the past 18 years, $208,101 dollars have been raised for Connecticut Children’s through the annual maze.

“The Sunflower Maze is always the highlight of the summer for us, and this year’s Sesame Street theme is sure to appeal to every age.” says Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President, John Lyman. “The beauty of a field full of sunflowers against the backdrop of the surrounding orchards will create an experience to long remember.”

In addition to walking through the Sunflower Maze, visitors may cut their own sunflowers for $5 per stalk at the maze location in a separate field. After completing the maze, guests are encouraged to partake in pick-your-own activities in the family-friendly orchard and stop by the Apple Barrel Farm Market for fresh food and baked goods, as well as soft-serve ice cream.

For more information, visit lymanorchards.com.

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Lyman Orchards’ 19th annual sunflower maze to open Aug. 2, benefit Connecticut Children’s Foundation