Patch's 2014 Guide To Pumpkin Patches In the Chicago Region

Written by Lorraine Swanson | Patch Editor (Patch Staff)

Cook County

Pumpkins Chicago

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Oct. 31.

Location: 3456 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Details: Pumpkins Chicago offers thousands of pumpkins of all sizes, a hay maze, bouncy houses, a jungle gym and most important -- free parking.

Visit Website For More Information: http://pumpkinschicago.com

Phone Number: 877-929-2783

The Center

Hours of Operation: Weekdays noon to 5 p.m. (pumpkin patch only); weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31.

Location: 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL

Details: Barn tours, petting farm, crazy mazey, spooky woodshed, straw bale climber and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.

Website: http://www.thecenterpalos.org/pumpkins2013.html

Phone Number: 708.361.3650

First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m through dusk Monday through Saturday; noon to dusk Sunday, Oct. 18 through Oct. 31.

Location: 10000 S. Central Ave. (100th Street and Central), Oak Lawn, IL

Details: Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, gourds, homemade scarecrows and craft items, a hayride for kids and a giant leaf pile to jump into.

Phone Number: 708-423-1170.

Puckerville Farms

Hours of Operation: Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: 13332 Bell Rd Lemont, IL 60439

Visit Website For More Information: http://puckervillefarms.webs.com

Phone Number: 708-508-0906

Kingswood United Methodist Church

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Come into the church office on weekdays and someone will help you.

Location: 401 E. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, IL

Details: Pumpkins will available for sale at the church.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/kingswoodumc

Phone Number: (847) 398-0770

Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch

Hours of Operation: Fall festival begins on Sept. 20 and runs through Oct. 31, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; attractions daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m; farm market, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Halloween Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 40 W Higgins Rd South Barrington, IL 60010

Details: Goebbert’s has a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and its fall festival is underway now.

Website: http://www.goebbertsgardencenter.com/home

Phone Number: 847-428-6727

Will County

Anderson Fun-E Farm and Fort Dread

Hours of Operation: thurs frid 6-10; 3-10 sat and sunday,

New Location: 1423 W. Broadway St., Joliet, IL (behind Haunted Trails Restaurant/arcade)

Details: A family fun pumpkin patch bringing back that farm feel. The farm has shows, hayrides, haunted hayride, kid-friendly haunted house (3-6 p.m.), miniature golf, go-karts and more. Also check out Fort Dread Zombie Walk.

Website: http://fortdread,weebly.com

Phone Number: 1-888-352-5837

Garden Patch Farms

Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

Location: 14158 W. 159th St Homer Glen, IL 60491

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.gardenpatchfarms.com

Phone Number: 708-301-7720

Johansen Farms Petting Zoo

Hours of Operation: Open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 15 through Oct. 31

Location: 710 W Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Details: You-pick pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch Store, Pie House and photo room FREE. Admission charged for petting zoo and rides, $8.50 weekdays; $12 weekends; seniors $11; children under 2 free. Military free with military ID.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.johansenfarms.com

Phone Number: 630-759-8711

Konow’s Corn Maze

Hours of Operation: Open Sept. 20-Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: 16849 S. Cedar Rd., Homer Glen, Illinois

Details: Pumpkins, two giant corn mazes (pets allowed), evening campfires, rides, animal barn and more. Admission $9, children under 2 free. Military free with military ID. Dollar-off coupon available on website.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.konowscornmaze.com

Phone Number: 708-301-8845

Siegl’s Cottonwood Farm

Hours of Operation: Through Nov. 1, open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 17250 S. Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL

Details: Over 20 unlimited attractions, Hayrack Rides, Pony Rides, Ghost Town Rail Road, pumpkin field, corn maze (zombie corn maze available weekends), PLUS pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. NEW: Stateville Zombie Paintball Ride and Lexi’s Jumping Blob Jamboree.

Admission: Weekdays $12; weekends $14; children under 2 free. Military with military ID free. Receive $5 off for tickets purchased online.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.ourpumpkinfarm.com

Phone Number: 1-800-304-3276

Tom and Zach’s Pumpkin Patch

Hours of Operation: daily, 7 a.m. to dusk.

Location: 15725 W Bruce Road, Lockport, IL

Details: 1 1/2 acres of you-pick pumpkins.

Visit Website For More Information:http://tomandzachspumpkinpatch.tripod.com

Phone Number: 815-838-6816

McHenry County

All Seasons Orchard

Hours of Operation: Pumpkin patch opens Sept. 21. Weekday hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 14510 Illinois 176 Woodstock, IL 60098

Details: Pre-picked pumpkins and pick-your-own pumpkins available from pumpkin patch. There is also a corn maze, petting zoo, giant jumping pillow and more.

Visit Website For More Information: http://allseasonsorchard.com

Phone Number: 815-338-5637

Cody’s Farm

Hours of Operation: Every weekend in October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 19502 River Road, Marengo, IL

Details: Pick-your-own pumpkins or pick from Cody’s corn tunnel. There is a corn maze and free hayrides to the pumpkin patch.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.codysfarm.com

Phone Number: 815-568-7976

Red Barn Farm Market

Hours of Operation: Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 3500 Illinois 47 Woodstock, IL 60098

Details: There are hay rides through the woods, a corn maze, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin painting, the Balloon Typhoon, musical entertainers and more.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.redbarn.us

Phone Number: 815-338-4343

Richardson Adventure Farm

Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Location: 9407 Richardson Rd Spring Grove, IL 60081

Details: World’s Largest Corn Maze, World’s Largest Corn Maze 700’ Zip Line, 50’ Observation Tower, ORBiting! (Ride Inside a Giant, 11’ Ball) Live Pig Races, Jumping Pillows, Giant Slides, Pedal Carts, Wagon Rides Pumpkin Patch, Picnic Areas and Campfires

Admission: $13 (age 13 and up); $10 (4-12); free for children under 3.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.richardsonadventurefarm.com

Phone Number: 815-675-9729

Royal Oak Farm Orchard

Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 31.

Location: 15908 Hebron Rd Harvard, IL 60033

Details: Pumpkins are available in Royal Oak’s harvest barn. The farm also has a wide variety of you-pick apples in its orchard. The entertainment area has no admission fee and open hay rides on Friday and Saturday nights. Each guest can purchase entertainment tokens for $2.50 per token, which is good for the train, carousel, hay ride or orchard tour rides. Royal Oak also has a market/bakery and country restaurant.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com

Phone Number: 815-648-4141

Stade’s Farm and Market

Shades of Autumn Fall Festival Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 2.

Location: 3709 Miller Rd, McHenry, IL 60051

Details: Attractions include a corn maze, climbing web, zipline for kids, barrel train, duck races, petting zoo and much more. Admission to park $15 children-3-17; $10 18-65; $5 seniors 64 and up.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.stadesfarmandmarket.com

Phone Number: 815-675-6396

Tom’s Farm Market and Greenhouse

Hours of Operation: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 0214 Algonquin Rd Huntley, IL 60142

Details: 5 Acre Corn Maze, Straw Mounds, Petting Zoo, Bunny Village Goat Walk, Pedal Tractors, Red Riding Hood Haunted Trail, Wooden Train/School Bus/Tractor and Spider Web.

Admission: $6 children and adults; free for children under 2.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.tomsfarmmarket.com

Phone Number: 847-669-3421

Kane County

Windy Acres Farm

Hours of Operation: Open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy Geneva, IL 60134

Details: Besides pumpkins, there is also a petting zoo and honey, jellies and jam, apples and more available for purchase.

Admission to attraction area: children age 2 and older, $12; adults $6; children under 2 are free.

Phone Number: 630.232.6429

Website: http://www.windyacresfarmstand.com/fall.html

Ben’s Giant Pumpkins

Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 43W200 Jericho Road, Sugar Grove, IL

Visit Website For More Information: http://bensgiantpumpkins.com/index.php

Phone Number: 630.466.1331

Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch

Hours of Operation: Fall Festival begins on Sept. 21 and hours are Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. October Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Columbus Day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Halloween Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 42W813 Reinking Rd, Hampshire, IL

Details: Goebbert’s has a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and its fall festival gets underway the weekend of Sept. 21. Activities include: 50 plus animal display, feeding a giraffe at eye level, pig racing, pony rides, camel rides, corn stalk maze, wagon ride, a jumping pillow and more.

Website: http://www.goebbertspumpkinpatch.com/home

Phone Number: (847) 464-5952

DeKalb County

Jonamac Orchard

Hours of Operation: Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout October.

Location: 9412 Shabbona Rd Malta, IL 60150

Details: The pick-your-own pumpkin patch opens in late September. Haunted corn maze 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Visit Website For More Information: http://jonamacorchard.com

Kuipers Family Farm

Location: 1N318 Watson Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151

Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 31. Apple picking available weekends only.

Details: Pumpkins are available Sept. 21 through Oct. 31. With admission to the pumpkin farm, you can pick a pumpkin from a field. General admission also includes a bale maze, corn maze, duck races, farm animals, hay wagon ride, mountain slide, toss games and more. You can also buy a pumpkin from Kuipers’ store.

Admission: $8.75 weekdays, $11.75 weekends. Seniors $5, children under 2 are free.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com

Phone Number: 815-827-5200

Yaegers Farm Market

Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 14643 State Route 38, DeKalb, IL

Details: A variety of pumpkins, gourds, corn stalk bundles and straw bales are available for purchase. The harvest playland and fall hayrides open weekends in October through Oct. 26, on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is $4; $14 for immediate family.

Visit Website For More Information: http://yaegersfarmmarket.com

Phone Number: 815.756.6005

Larson’s Family Farm

Hours of Operation: Call ahead for hours of operation.

Location: 4404 Somonauk Road, Sandwich, IL 60548

Details: Pumpkins and mini gourds are available. The farm also features bonfires, an enchanted woods, evening hay rides and more.

Visit Website For More Information:http://www.larsonfamilyfarm.com/index.html

Phone Number: 815-786-2249

DuPage County

Sonny Acres Farm

Hours of Operation: Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 29W310 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185

Details: Besides pumpkins, Sonny Acres offers a variety of fall activities starting in mid-September through Oct. 31, including a haunted barn, pony rides, petting zoo, wagon rides, amusement rides and more.

Admission: Tickets to rides/attractions are $1 or buy a sheet for $40 and get five free tickets.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.sonnyacres.com

Phone Number: 630-231-3859

Lake County

Dider Farms

Hours of Operation: Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31.

Location: 16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Details: During the farms pumpkin fest, which is held the last week of September and all of October, Didier Farms offers hayrides, pony rides and an exotic zoo.

Admission: Individual ride tickets available for purchase.

Visit Website For More Information: http://didierfarms.com

Phone Number: 847-634-3291

Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: 13236 W. Townline Road Waukegan,

Details: The farm also has a corn maze (adults $7, children 4-12 $5, children under 3 are free), farm tour hayrides ($3) and a petting zoo

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.krollsfarm.com

Phone number: 847-662-5733

Patch 22

Hours of Operation: Open in October on Saturday and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 15900 Kelly Road, Wadsworth Il. 60083

Details: Hay rides, petting farm, pony rides and children’s spooky hayloft.

Admission: Tickets available to purchase for attractions.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.patch22.biz/pumpkinsfall.html

Phone Number: 847-336-0120

Grundy County

Heap’s Giant Pumpkins

Hours of Operation: Open daily through Oct. 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Location: 4853 U.S. 52 Minooka, IL 60447

Details: Over 30 acres of pumpkins as well as pre-picked pumpkins available on-site. Other attractions include: bean maze, corn maze, moonlight hayrides, live entertainment, farm animals and more.

Admission: Tickets available for attractions.

Visit Website For More Information: http://heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com

Phone Number: 815-475-7373

Dollinger Family Farm

Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Location: 7502 E Hansel Rd, Channahon, IL 60410

Details: Four-acre corn maze, petting zoo, farm playground, haunted barn, horse-drawn hayrides, face painting, steam train rides and more

Admission: Purchase tickets for attractions.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.dollingerfarms.com

Phone Number: 815-467-6766

Butterprint Farm Pumpkin Patch

Hours of Operation: Closed on weekends. Open during weekdays from end of September through October, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 24936 S 80th Ave Monee, IL 60449

Details: Pick-a-pumpkin available and activities include: rubber duck races, hayrides, petting zoo and rope making and much more. Open to groups only.

Visit Website For More Information: http://www.butterprintfarm.com

Phone Number: 708-870-1776