Family spotlights: Shafer Corn Maze and Fire Prevention Open House

October 8, 2011 at 9:43PM
Families walked through the Shafer Corn Maze on Sunday afternoon looking for clues in the 2011 Dragon's Lair. The maze is spread out on a 12 acre field in Shafer, MInnesota .
Families walked through the Shafer Corn Maze (Dml - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Shafer Corn Maze

Walk the pathways of the 12-acre Dragon's Lair labyrinth. Those with a penchant for snooping can play FSI (Farm Scene Investigation, where guests find out what happened to missing Farmer Joe). Other attractions include a farm animal petting zoo, pony hop races and challenges. Those looking to raise the hair on the back of their necks are welcome to step gingerly through Stalkers of the Corn, where ghouls and grim reapers await.

  • Noon-9 p.m. 10/9, Sat.-next Sun 10/15-16. 3-9 p.m. Fri 10/14.
    • $5-$8
      • Shafer Corn Maze, Hwy. 8 and Quinlan Lane, Shafer, Minn.
        • 651-353-0675
          • www.shafercornmaze.com

            Fire Prevention Open House and Safety Fair

            Take a ride in a fire truck at this event. Also view displays and take part in activities. For a grand finale, guests can watch a dramatic burn demonstration, during which firefighters will show how fires can quickly become harmful.

            • 6-8:30 p.m. Thu 10/13.
              • Excelsior Fire District Station No. 1, 24100 Smithtown Road, Shorewood.
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