When fall rolls around, I’m always on the lookout for the perfect pumpkin patch near me. Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, our guide will help you find the best spots to pick your own pumpkins this fall.
With pumpkins ready from late September through October, these pumpkin patches offer more than just picking — enjoy corn mazes, apple picking, kid-friendly farm activities, and fresh autumn treats. Here are our top picks for pumpkin patches in the Chicago area to create lasting fall memories with your family.
This article was recently updated on Sept. 5, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. The update included her adding the latest information on pumpkin patches in Chicagoland. Questions? Please reach out to katina@chicagoparent.com.
MAP: Find a pumpkin patch near you
Best pumpkin patches in Chicagoland
All Seasons Orchard
- Address: 14510 Illinois Route 176, Woodstock
- Cost: Included in Barnyard admission; U-pick price is TBD and won’t be available until mid-September
Pumpkins will be ready to pick in mid-September. There will be thousands of pumpkins to choose from — orange, white, green, bumpy, spotted, striped, big and small – they’ve got it all! They also have other fall decor including fall foliage, mums, decorative pumpkins and gourds, and more. Check out the on-site bakery for fresh apple cider doughnuts along with other amazing fall treats.
Bronkberry Farms
- Address: 18061 South Bronk Road, Plainfield
- Cost: Free admission
Don’t leave until you’ve tried a caramel apple-made sweeter with a secret family recipe! The market is open daily, and check the farm’s website for other weekend events craft fairs, dog days and more. The Fall Fest takes place on Oct. 12-13, 2024.
Cody’s Farm
- Address: 19502 River Road, Marengo
- Cost: Free admission
Fun on the farm doesn’t mean breaking the bank at Cody’s Farm. In addition to a free hayride to pick the perfect pumpkin, there is no admission fee or parking fee. Head to the market for apple cider and donuts before you leave.
Dave’s Pumpkins
- Address: 9112 Algonquin Road, Huntley
- Cost: $9/pumpkins of any size
On weekends, hop on the hayride, try out the mini corn maze, go pumpkin bowling (yes, with real pumpkins) or have some old-fashioned fun on the pedal tractors. Their u-pick pumpkins are available for a low price and they have cider donuts on weekends in the fall.
“We have been going to Dave’s pumpkins for 4 years! We love bringing out toddlers here,” says Abigail O. on Google Reviews. “Plenty to do with small kids, reasonable prices and the crowds are not bad!”
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch
- Address: 42W813 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove
- Cost: Call for prices for u-pick pumpkins
Take a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch where the perfect pumpkin awaits. Afterwards, chug around the lake on the Pumpkin Express or catch the silly pumpkin-eating dinosaur.
Happy Times Pumpkin Fest
- Address: 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire
- Cost: Free admission; $1 attraction tickets; all pumpkins are sold by pound
Pick from eight different pumpkin varieties at this farm. Watch the pig races, ride the kiddie rides and make sure to stop at Grandma D’s bakeshop for yummy apple cider and pumpkin donuts.
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
- Address: 1265 W Le Moyne St., Chicago
- Cost: Tickets start at $19
Step into a fall wonderland at this pumpkin patch pop-up experience. Discover family photo ops galore, carnival games, sweet fall treats and beverages and more seasonal fun. On your way out, pick out a pumpkin or gourd to take home.
Johansen Farms
- Address: 710 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
- Cost: Children’s zoo – $15.95-$22.95/person, free/kids under 2
There is no charge to visit — and even just take pictures — at the pumpkin patch, where more than 25,000 pumpkins await visitors this year. Admission to the zoo and attractions includes llamas, miniature ponies and baby chicks, plus hayrides, train rides and pony rides.
Jonamac Orchard
- Address:19412 S. Shabbona Road, Malta
- Cost: Pumpkins are based upon size
Hop on the hayride and take a ride to the pumpkin patch. Choose your own pumpkin and use the wagons or wheel barrows to help haul your pumpkins back to the hut to pay for them. Pumpkins will be available mid-September.
Konow’s Corn Maze
- Address: 16849 S Cedar Road, Homer Glen
- Cost: $15-$18 per person, free/ages 2 and under
Pick your pumpkin, plus enjoy two corn mazes, a cow train, a tike track, two jumping pillows, a treehouse and more.
Richardson Adventure Farm
- Address: 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove
- Cost: $20-30/person, free/kids ages 2 and under; $0.55/lb./pumpkins, $1/gourds
Take a trip through the corn maze and pick up your pumpkin while you’re there. Farm admission includes kids’ ziplines, jumping pillows and an animatronic chicken show, among other activities.
“Best pumpkin patch I’ve ever been to!” says Odette B. on Google Reviews. So much fun and so much to do, especially with the kiddos! Cute farm animals too 😊.”
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
- Address: 17250 S. Weber Road, Lockport
- Cost: $24.95/weekends and Columbus Day, $19.95/weekdays, free/kids ages 2 and under; Pumpkins are sold by the pound
This farm located just outside Joliet offers about 40 acres of fall fun. Take a hayride to the 10-acre pumpkin field, or if you prefer, walk over to the smaller pumpkin field.
Stade’s Farm and Market
- Address: 3709 Miller Road, McHenry
- Cost: Free admission. priced by attraction. Pumpkins are priced by the pound.
Families flock here during the weekends for Shades of Autumn Festival and classic farm fun. Start off by taking a tractor driven hayride to their 33-acre pumpkin patch and then hit up the two-acre corn maze for all ages. Activities abound, including a mini-Ferris wheel, petting zoo, veggie cars, slide mountain, zip lines and more.
Tom & Zach’s Pumpkin Patch
- Address: 15725 W. Bruce Road, Lockport
- Cost: $1-$7/pumpkins
This no-muss, no-frills farm is perfect for families just looking for a pumpkin at their one and a half-acre farm. Wagons are available to help you haul your gourd from the field that is parking lot adjacent. Props are also set up if you’re looking for a new family pic. Cash only.
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