Once Upon a Merry Maze in Alpharetta: dates and tickets

Once Upon a Maze, the walk-through storybook maze inside North Point Mall, turns into Once Upon a Merry Maze on Friday, Nov. 13, with a holiday maze, a scavenger hunt and an ornament craft. Timed tickets are $16.92 on the ticket page, and children under 3 get in free with a paying adult.

Last checked 2026-10-25.

Upcoming dates

The maze is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are sold in one-hour slots that start every 30 minutes; the times below run from the first slot to the end of the last one.

• Fri. Nov. 13, noon to 4 p.m. (opening day)
• Sat. Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sun. Nov. 15, noon to 4 p.m.
• Sat. Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sun. Nov. 22, noon to 4 p.m.
• Fri. Nov. 27, noon to 5 p.m.
• Sat. Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sun. Nov. 29, noon to 4 p.m.
• Sat. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sun. Dec. 6, noon to 4 p.m.
• Fri. Dec. 11, noon to 5 p.m.
• Sat. Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sun. Dec. 13, noon to 4 p.m.
• Fri. Dec. 18, noon to 5 p.m.
• Sat. Dec. 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sun. Dec. 20, noon to 4 p.m.
• Sat. Dec. 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sun. Dec. 27, noon to 4 p.m.

The ticket page has no slots on Fridays Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 25. The ticket page gives the whole run as Nov. 13 to Jan. 8 but sells dates through Sunday, Dec. 27 so far. The maze’s hours page says hours can change for holidays and special events.

Where it is and parking

Once Upon a Maze is on the second floor of North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, next to FairyTale Village. The ticket page puts it directly above H&M. The maze’s FAQ page says the easiest way in is to park in the garage outside Dillard’s, then take the elevator just outside H&M to the second floor, where the maze is on the right; from the escalator it is on the left.

Parking is free, the maze says. For shops and places to eat around the mall, see our North Point neighborhood guide.

Tickets and cost

The ticket page lists one price, $16.92 a ticket. Children under 3 are free with a paying adult and must be carried through the maze. The maze recommends booking ahead to hold a time slot; walk-ins are welcome as space allows, but popular slots can sell out. Tickets are also sold at the door.

What to know

• What is inside: the holiday version adds a scavenger hunt: visitors collect trinkets through the maze to fill a holiday ornament of their own and take it home.
• How long: each ticket is an hour; the maze says most visits take 30 to 60 minutes.
• Not scary: the maze says there are no jump scares, loud effects or frightening images.
• Strollers and wheelchairs: one route through the maze is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• Photos, not video: photos are encouraged, but filming is not allowed inside.
• No food or drink inside the maze; snacks may be on sale in the gift shop, and the mall has plenty of seating for meals.
• Fully indoors, so the weather does not matter.
• Questions: onceuponamaze@gmail.com or 470-223-2990.

For more on the season, see our holiday lights and Christmas events and kids’ activities guides.

Dates and venues as listed on the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau calendar and confirmed on the organizer’s site.

Frequently asked questions

When does Once Upon a Merry Maze open in Alpharetta?

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. Tickets are on sale for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 27, and the ticket page gives the run as Nov. 13 to Jan. 8.

How much are Once Upon a Merry Maze tickets?

The ticket page lists $16.92 a ticket. Children under 3 are free with a paying adult and must be carried through the maze.

Where is Once Upon a Maze in North Point Mall?

On the second floor of North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, next to FairyTale Village and above H&M. The maze says to park in the garage by Dillard’s.

Is parking free at Once Upon a Maze?

Yes. The maze says parking at North Point Mall is free.

How long does Once Upon a Merry Maze take?

Each ticket is a one-hour time slot. The maze says most visits take 30 to 60 minutes.