2025 Chicago and Northeastern Illinois Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for April 2025

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches!  Most close either at Halloween or a week later! The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

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Chicago and Cook County area

West of Chicago (DeKalb, DuPage, Kane counties)

North of Chicago (Boone, Lake and McHenry counties)

 

Kendall County

• Andersons FUN-E Farm - 2023 permanently closed 
  508 Il 126, Plainfield, IL 60453. Phone: 888-352-5837. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, We are officially retired! . Click here for our Facebook page.
• Kellers Farmstand Oswego - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides,
  2500 Johnson Road, Oswego, IL 60543. Phone: 630-219-8194. Open: Saturdays and Sundays; Weekends September 19 - October 31 (Plus open Columbus Day, Monday, October 12) 9 am to 6 pm. Your admission includes: 13-acre Corn Maze, rope maze, hay wagon ride, animal barn, pedal tractors, kids straw maze, grainboxes, and a large kids play area with pirate ship, castle, train, tractor, truck and more! Oswego Farm's pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch and the pick-your-own Apple Orchard are the only activities open 9:00 to 6:00 weekdays. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Kellers Farmstand facebook page. (UPDATED: September 10, 2024, JBS)
• Zuidema Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce
  14313 us Hwy 52, Newark, IL 60541. Phone: 815-736-6538. Email: [email protected]. Directions: We are 19 miles West of I 55 on Route 52. Also 6 miles West of Route 47 on Route 52. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October, November. Open: It is a self help stand and we have brown eggs year round. July thru September we offer vegetables. In the fall we offer squashes, pumpkins, potatoes, Indian corn, corn stalks. Payment: Cash, only. We sell fresh brown eggs all year long. We have a vegetable stand, pumpkins, squash, corn stalks, Indian corn. It is a self serve stand.

Will County

• Bengtston Pumpkin Farm - U-pick pumpkin farm, hayrides, pony rides, corn maze, carnival rides, hay rides, pig races, and more
  13341 West 151 St, Lockport, IL. Phone: 708-301-3276. Open: October 10 am to 8 PM. Admission charged. Tractor pulled Hayrack ride, pumpkins (of course!), a completely animated Haunted Barn, a giggling animated Fun Barn, the "famous" action-packed Pig Races (running 10x a day on the 1/2 hour),an adorable Petting & Feeding Zoo, The Giant Crazy Corn Maizey & Pony Rides. Enjoy a variety of entertaining animation throughout the barnyard and farm. Sing along with the animated singing chickens at "The Grand Ole' Poultry", The Pumpkin Launcher, the Flying Frogs ride, a Train Ride, "The See-Through Skeleton Band" playing daily, Farm Animals, Straw Tunnel, the Honey Pots T-Cup ride, Pony Rides, the Frog Hopper Ride, "Moulin Rouge Chickens on a Hot Tin Roof. Be sure to see the all new animated "Prairie Dogs" performing live at the Pig Races 10x daily! Also farm animals, custom shop and concession stand. (Occasionally misspelled "Bengston" or "Bengston's")
  A visitor writes on October 25, 2009: "I will agree this place is OVERLY commercialized..I have been here once before, and while it is "nice", it is ridiculously overpriced..I mean to pay $30.00 (could be a little more) just for myself, husband and daughter to walk THRU THE DOOR, not including the prices of pumpkins or other things..it's ridiculous..There are plenty of pumpkin patches in the chicagoland area with nearly the same amentities that don't charge an entrance fee anywhere near to that magnitude, or don't charge an entrance fee at all..Bengtston's Pumpkin Patch is WAY overpriced..save your money for the actual pumpkins or other things you want to buy and not ridiculous profits into their own pockets."
  A visitor writes on October 06, 2009: "I live behind this farm - it has changed alot in the last 10 years - it is now very commercial and expensive. They haven't had a u-pick section in years, they no longer grow their own pumpkins at all, they are shipped in. The "hay-rides" don't have any hay-its just a tractor pulled people-mover.
  A visitor writes on February 17, 2009: "I absolutely love this place... They have tons of stuff here like a hayride that takes you out to the pumpkin patch, a haunted barn, a fun barn, a halloween shop, pig races, a corn maze, many animated displays, rides, food, a pumpkin launcher, pony rides, a petting zoo, fake cows you can milk, and more. It is definitely the most popular pumpkin farm in the Cook County area and was even voted the best pumpkin farm in the chicagoland area. I have been going here with my family for close to 20 years now and it is honestly one of my favorite places in the world. There is a wide variety of activities and it is just a wonderful atmosphere(although it does get very crowded at times). I love watching the animated scenes and the pig races are also entertaining. The haunted barn has some really cool scenes as well. The fun barn is great for younger kids."
  A visitor writes on July 17, 2008: "Bengston's is very commercial. While there may be some u-pick pumpkins mainly there are just big piles of pumpkins that we doubted were grown there. If you are looking for an old fashioned lazy farm atmosphere this is not it. It is just an expensive mechanical mayhem. My family and I were very disappointed with our visit to pick apples. We were each charged a "field fee" of $3 a person PLUS the cost of our apples. We had to pay $12 before we even picked an apple! My husband was so outraged he wanted to leave but we had already promised our 3 and 5 year old children we were picking apples. The only varieties they had were standard "store type" kinds like Braeburn and Delicious. The trip ended up costing us close to $40 for 2 bags of apples. Never go again!"
• Bronkberry Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals
  18061 S. Bronk Road, Plainfield, IL 60586. Phone: 815-436-6967. Open: mid April thru November 1st; Tuesday thru Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.
• Butterprint Farm Pumpkin Patch - closed to the general public, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties
  243 S./ Th Avenue, Monee, IL 60449. Phone: 708-534-8801. Open: UPDATE for 2023: We welcome schools, municipalities, churches, and other organizations to call 708-534-8801 to order farm-fresh pumpkins, Note: We are not open this fall season to reserved groups or to the general public for farm tours and activities.; We will be closed to the general public. We decided to remain closed and we hope another farm or two will take over the reins and teach nature education and farm preservation as we have enjoyed for the past 30 years. Have a wonderful Fall season everyone! Directions: The Butterprint Farm is easy to get to. From the north, take I57 south to the Monee-Manhattan exit. Take Monee-Manhattan road west for 3 miles then north on 80th Avenue for just under a mile and you are here!Easy to follow directions are found on our website at Butterprintfarm.com as well. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Groups are encouraged to come to the Historic Butterprint Farm this Fall for pumpkin picking. Our fun filled educational tours can not be found elsewhere! Crow Family puppet shows,farm demonstrations, petting zoo,early Stassen Farmstead, hike the Butterprint Prairie,get up close and personal with wild animals in the learning center.Take a 3/4 mile scenic Hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkin from the vine Lunch facilities are available inside and out! So register your group today!.
  See comments about this farm here!
• Garden Patch Farms & Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, straw maze, hayrack rides
  14154 W. 159th Street , Homer Glen, IL 60491. Phone: 708-301-7720. Email us at: [email protected]. Directions: garden patch is located on 159th Street (Route 7) 1 mile east of Cedar Road and 1 mile west of Parker Road in Homer Glen, Illinois. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open May, June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday thru Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm specific harvesting dates are provided at our web-site events calendar. Fall activities include pumpkins, jump castle and straw maze, hayrack rides. Many other fruits and vegetables, unusual included, available at fruit stand.
• Heap's Giant Pumpkins - Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, , snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
  4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, IL 60447. Phone: (815) 475-7373. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 days a week through October 31st; Pumpkin Farm Hours: 7 days a week 9 AM to 7 PM; Corn Maze Hours: 7 days a week 9 AM to 5 PM; Hay Ride Hours: Weekends only 10 AM to 5 PM (Starting September 25th). See this page for most current information. Directions: Our farm is located seven miles west of I-55 on US-52 Exit (253). From Route 80 get off at the Minooka Exit (122) and take Ridge Road North 3.5 miles. Next, turn left on US-52 and go four miles. We have over 25 acres of pumpkins! Pre-picked pumpkins are available on site or you can take U-Pick Hay Ride to the pumpkin patch to find that perfect pumpkin. Payment: Cash, Check . (ADDED: September 26, 2010, suggested by a visitor)
• Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, Inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Phone: 630-759-8711. Alternate Phone: 630-739-7587. Fax: 630-739-7657. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday 9 am to 7 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. . Chicagoland's pumpkin farm and children's zoo for kids and families has fun rides and events that make great memories: a bakery with great pies, a petting zoo with friendly animals, rides and mazes for all ages and lots of treats and gifts for everyone. You pay one price for all activities—do them once or a hundred times! Walk through our giant patch of over 25,000 pumpkins on your way to the children's zoo, where over 500 animals await you inside. Watch your child's face light up at the experience of holding a baby chick, playing with a goat, riding a pony, or jumping on a hayride. Hop aboard a train ride or try to find your way through our amazing corn maze! Weather Permitting. We now also have Miniature Golf Also have special Girl Scout and Boy Scout Nights at the farm. (UPDATED: October 04, 2016) (ADDED: September 03, 2009, suggested by a visitor)
  A visitor writes on October 20, 2012: "I decided to try Johansen Pumpkin Patch today after researching on your and there personal website. My son and I had a GREAT time and what I have found to be most 'bang for your buck'. Although we missed going to the field to pick our own pumpkin we enjoyed finding one from the large variety offered. After that we moved on to the petting zoo area which is $10.50 unlimited except pony rides. The petting zoo was fantastic. My son and I enjoyed most holding the baby chicks. There are so adorable and so many different ones. One side had the really small babies and other side were probably just few weeks older. We each held at least ten. Then we moved on the petting and feeding the friendly goats, sheeps, and lamps. Mama pig and piglets, donkey, birds, chickens, and turkeys were fun to look at-sorry no petting these animals. Overrall the animals and property looked well cared for. There were quite a few rides to choose from for all ages which is unlimited as well. We did the hayride-short circle around ride around the corn field. My son enjoyed bouncy house and inflatable side with the other kids. I like they had 3 slides so no long waits. Unfortunately, we ran out of the time to do the train ride-it was getting cold. Also, we tried few treats such as Apple Cider doughnuts which they kept bringing out fresh. I'm not usually a big fan but these were good. It was nice to samples some of the items they sell like apple and pumpkin pie, pumpkin and banana bread, several different spreads which were all tasty. I was a bit disappointed they different offer a better food selection for the season like kettle or roasted corn. Only hotdogs, nachos, regular popcorn, soda. I highly recommend this pumpkin farm so much to do for the money as they can be quite costly. Great for all ages. Already planning on going again next year:) "
• Konow's Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo
  16849 S. Cedar Rd., Homer Glen, IL. Phone: 708-301-8845. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 27- October 30- Everyday from 11 am to 7 pm. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the Corn Maze. Call for group/school rates. All farm fun-no ghouls, ghosts or goblins. Ask about our evening campfires! Visit our shopping area! Pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks, and fall decorations-we have plenty to chose from! Free with admission: Straw Bale Playground-Petting Zoo-Hayrides-Cornfield Bouncer-Huge Corn Pit-Tryke Track-Large Maze-Small Maze for the Kids-Cow Train Express-Jumping Pillow Coupon for $1.00 off each admission up to 6 people (not valid on group/school rates)-Save up to $6.00.
  A visitor writes on October 15, 2009: "Had a blast, has everything, been to all the other farms for years, glad I made it to the best this year! We loved the Giant outdoor Jumping Pillow, Corn Bin Bury yourself, and Simple Hay Bales. Not to mention the Corn Maze, Hay Rides, Cow Trains, Big Trikes, petting zoo, water pump duck races. Great Admission price and price for Hot Dogs, Pizza, and drinks. You and your kids will love it. 5 STARS! I-55 South to I-355 South to US7 (157) East about 1 mile turn right at radio/cell tower, about 1 mile on left. about 30 minutes from western Cook. Click here for a Google map and directions"
  A visitor writes on October 06, 2009: "Konow's Corn Maze is a fun, more traditional family place and more low key (compared to Bengtston's), with actual hay on their rides and the corn maze can't be topped. They had a corn pit near the concession stand for the kids to play in, not sure if it's still there but the kids love it
  A visitor writes on October 12, 2008: "10 Acres of Maze Fun. We are going today-came highly recommended."
• McCarthy Farmstands - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, porta-potties
  9700 W 167th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467. Phone: 708-349-2158. Alternate Phone: 630-306-5337. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: April 15, 2016)
• Settler's Pond -Click here to see their listing under Cook County (They are on the Cook/Will county line)
• Siegel's Cottonwood Farm - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, Zombie paintball, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  1741 S. Weber Rd, Lockport, IL 60441. Phone: 815-741-2693. Fax: 815-729-2693. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm September 26 to November 1. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Less than an hour anywhere in Chicagoland. Free parking. Located 5 miles south of I-55 on Weber Road (Exit 263) in Crest Hill. Located 5 miles north of Route 80 on Larkin Avenue, Exit 130, go 5 miles north. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Largest selection of pesticide free herb and vegetable plants in Will County. Look for Pixie Fairies and Pirates on the farm mid-May, Woofapalooza Benefit mid June, Pumpkin Fest runs September 26 to November 1 and Statesville Haunted Prison runs October 1 to November 1. (UPDATED: June 05, 2015)
  A visitor writes on August 11, 2014: "Siegel's Cottonwood farm has become a family tradition. We love to go to the farm, see the animals, have a smoked turkey leg, root beer and fresh apple pie. We have been going for 15 years now. Location is great. Parking is free and lots of parking. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We enjoy their produce and the gift store treasures. Our only complaint...it is not open 12 months of the year...but everyone needs downtime. "
  A visitor writes on August 21, 2012: "This place us Awesome! I brought my Grand kids here last year and they had a blast all day. I love how they have an actually pumpkin field were the kids can learn where pumpkins are actually grown and pick them themselves. They also have so many attractions included in the admission which is great. I hate going somewhere having to pay admission but then have to pay for just about everything else that there. This is our new place to go every year in the fall. "
  A visitor writes on September 26, 2010: "I visited Siegel's Cottonwood Farm for the first and only time in Fall 2009. I called first to ask about the corn maze. According to the website and a person on the phone they were open until 6:00. We got there at about 4:00 figuring that 2 hours should be plenty of time. After only 30 minutes in the maze an employ came in and asked us to leave as the maze closes an hour before the rest of the farm. The website should have said that...the woman on the phone could have told us...the woman who sold us the tickets should have told us...and the employee who let us into the maze definitely should have told us! One trip to the manager later, we were allowed back into the maze for another 20 minutes. We will go to a different maze from now on."
• Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, straw or hay bale maze, cow train / barrel train rides, Zombie paintball, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fall festival, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, carnival rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  1301 Offner Road, Beecher, IL 60401. Phone: (708) 990-2780. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1st through the 31st from 11 am until 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Carnival rides every Saturday and Sunday except the 31st October 10 and 17th Infield paintball. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. 2020 Admission is $7 for children. $5 for adults. We have carnival rides on the weekends and outdoor paintball on weekends (UPDATED: September 22, 2020)
• Tom and Zach's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins,
  15725 W Bruce Road, Lockport, IL 60441. Phone: 815-838-6816. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in August, October. Open: Everyday, 8 am to 6 pm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only.

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Events and festivals:

• 11th Annual Long Grove Apple Fest - hosts a bevy of apple-inspired treats.
  Long Grove, IL. Phone: 847-634-0888. Event dates: October 3-5.
• Fall Fest on the Rock - musical entertainment, antiques and collectibles, and a horseshoe tournament.
  Utica, IL. Phone: 815-626-0025. Event dates: September 27 and 28, between Rock Falls and Sterling in Utica.
• Apple and Pork Festival - Museum tours, apple and pork delicacies, antiques and live entertainment.
  Clinton, IL. Phone: 217-935-3364. Event dates: September 27 and 28, in Clinton, DeWitt County.
• Anna's Apple Festival - old-fashioned rope swing, a 40-foot slide and apple butter-making demonstrations.
  Anna, IL. Phone: 618-833-5533. Event dates: September 27 and 28.

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

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