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It doesn’t feel like fall until pumpkin stands, farms and patches open — and many in the Chicago area are open now. These farms feature a variety of activities including hayrides, carnival rides, haunted houses and corn mazes, and food, of course, is available. Each has its own take on the season. Navigate our list using the map or listings to find a farm for you.

Name Address Dates Hours Phone Number Admission fee? Cost Activities Pumpkins sold in 2014 What's new this year? What makes you unique? Photo More Information
Abbey Farms 2855 Hart Road, Aurora Through Oct. 31 Store: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; Park: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 630-966-7775 Yes $14 per person (includes most attractions) Include children’s activities, learning farm, petting zoo, pony rides and crafts.

8 acres

 Craft beer tent, pumpkin catapult, tractor tire play area, ziplines and tepees. “We are unique because we offer ol’fashioned family fun without all the gimmicks,” said Adam Voirin, chief operating officer. More Information
Ben’s Giant Pumpkins 43 Jericho Road , Sugar Grove Through Oct. 31 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily 630-466-1331 No Pick your own pumpkins.

10 acres

 Same small family farm-style pick your own pumpkins from the field. “Everything from big to small, odd shapes and colors. Giant pumpkins up to about 500 lbs, as well as a quiet walk in the field,” said Joe Kovalick. More Information
Bengtson Pumpkin Farm 13341 W. 151st St., Homer Glen Through Nov. 1 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily 708-560-3281 Yes $9.99 Monday-Thursday; $14.99 Friday-Sunday and Columbus Day Activity barns, pig races, animatronic scenes, tractor-pulled wagon ride, children’s activities, petting zoo, camel and pony rides and corn jump.

100,000 pumpkins

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 Free family photo barn has returned after three years. Petting zoo has more than doubled in size. Corn jump play area has doubled in size. A taco vendor has been added. “The level of care and effort my family puts into ensuring each of our guests has the best possible experience available at the best possible value over any other fall event. I am told quite often by guests that they are able to spend more time at our farm due to our farm having more activities than any farm in the Chicagoland area,” said Jeremy Bengtson. More Information
Cody’s Farm and Orchard 19502 River Road, Marengo Through Oct. 31 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily 815-568-7976 No $5 per person for kids’ play area (includes corn maze, pedal tractor track, barrel rides and rubber duck races). Free hayrides to pumpkin patch and apple orchard, play area, fall decorations and store with apple cider, doughnuts and fresh vegetables for sale.

1,000 pumpkins

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 Pick-your-own apple orchard with numerous varieties available. “All our activities are geared toward the farm and we are a place that loves to see families spending time together,” said Valerie Purdom. More Information
Dave’s Pumpkins 9112 Algonquin Road , Huntley Through Oct. 31 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily 847-217-7767 No Fee for some activities. hayrides on the weekends, kid-sized corn maze, pedal tractors and fog-filled bubble machine.

5,000 pumpkins

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 Expanded parking, and more unique, unusual pumpkin varieties. “All pumpkins are locally grown and sell for the same price, $6, tax included, any size,” said David Reid, owner. More Information
Didier Farms 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily 847-634-3291 No Fee for some activities. hayride, corn maze, animals, camel and pony rides, carnival rides for kids, antique tractors and cafe with homemade apple cider and pumpkin doughnuts.

400,000 pounds

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 Gem mining. “We are a family farm that has been in business and in the family at this location for 103 years. We continue to strive to establish a legacy to our ancestors and to provide a memorable experience for all who visit our farm,” said Barb Didier. More Information
Dollinger Family Farm 7420 E. Hansel Road, Channahon Through Oct. 30 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily 815-467-4698 No Daily: Play area, animals, corn maze and picnic area. Weekends only: Train rides, hayrides and face painting.

13,000 pumpkins

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 We are making our own fudge. “We are a real working farm which has been in the family since 1852. We are in a quiet, beautiful location,” said Noreen Dollinger. More Information
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily 847-428-6727 No Fee for some activities. Pumpkin-eating dinosaur, pig racing, giraffe barn, more than 50 types of animals, pony rides, haunted house, gem mining and several mazes.

40 acres

 Homemade caramel apples and a new “Minions” display. “Not only do we grow our own pumpkins and vegetables that we sell, we harvest family memories,” said Sue Murdock, manager. More Information
Hale Park 6258 W. 62nd St., Chicago Oct. 10 only 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 773-229-1032 No Fees for activities: $1 per ticket (cash only) Halloween-themed carnival games, petting zoo, pony rides and temporary tattoos.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information

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Hayes Park 2936 W. 85th St., Chicago Oct. 24 only 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 312-747-6177 No Fees for activities: $1 per ticket (cash only) Pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo, food, games, arts and crafts, face painting and hayrides.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information
Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm 4853 U.S. Highway 52, Minooka Through Oct. 31 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (Concession stand and hayrides open only on weekends and Columbus Day, Oct. 12. Other activities open Friday and Saturday nights only, 7-11 p.m.) 815-475-7373 No Fee for some activities. Mazes, playground, hayride to pumpkin patch, animals, concession stand selling pork burgers, pumpkin cookies, caramel apples, apple cider and doughnuts, other foods for sale in general store. Nighttime activities include mazes and moonlight hayrides.

25 acres

 Upgrades to castle playground, which now includes various slides, lookout towers, tunnels and two pirate ship playgrounds. “We pride ourselves on being a family-run farm where we grow all of the products we sell, here on the farm. We keep prices affordable and try to add a new attraction or event each year. We grow over 90 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash as well as beautiful mums and other fall decor,” said Kaylee Shell, manager. More Information
Honey Hill Orchard 11783 Waterman Road , Waterman Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily 815-264-3337 No Hayride (weekends only), animal petting zoo, apple and raspberry picking, bakery with cider doughnuts and pies. Store sells cider, honey, food and crafts.

45,000 pounds

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Johansen Farms 710 W. Boughton Road , Bolingbrook Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily 630-759-8711 No Admission into the children’s area is $9.50 on weekdays (excluding Columbus Day, Oct. 12); $13.50 weekends. The children’s area includes a hayride, train ride, corn maze,
slides and animals.

20,000 pumpkins

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 Nine-hole miniature golf course and inflatable obstacle course. “Our pumpkin farm is unique because it’s truly a fall festival — all fun, no fright! We do not charge an admission cost into our open market area where guests can come to purchase pumpkins, mums, visit our gift shop, go to the photo op area and stop by our pie house to purchase a fresh-baked pie or a homemade apple cider doughnut and much more,” said Cari Lund, manager. More Information
Jonamac Orchard 19412 Shabbona Road, Malta Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily 815-825-2158 No Fee for some activities. Hayride, pony rides, petting zoo, play area, corn mazes, apple cannons, campfire sites, apple train, jumping pillow, shopping, wine and hard cider tasting and live music.

12 acres

 New varieties of wine, including pumpkin wine and hard cider. “We are also an apple orchard, have lots of activities and special events. We also have a store and bakery with apple cider doughnuts, fresh-pressed apple cider, pies, caramel apples, apple dumplings and more.” said Jenna Spychal, manager. More Information
Keller’s Farmstand 2500 Johnson Road, Oswego Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily 630-219-8194 No $9 per person for weekend activities Weekend-only activities include corn and straw mazes, hayrides, pedal tractors, sandboxes of grain, checkers, animals and kids play area. Concessions stand sells homemade cider doughnuts and kettle corn.

26 acres

 Great crop in the pick-your-own pumpkin patch with specialty pumpkins in a variety of colors, apple trees ready for picking (honeycrisp apples in mid-September; check website for updates of varieties available each week), a new covered picnic table pavilion and two new bridges in the corn maze. “We are an actual working family farm — not a carnival. We try to educate about farming and animals. It’s just a nice family-friendly place to spend time with your own family,” said Martha Abel. More Information
Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm 13236 W. Town Line Road, Waukegan Through Nov. 1 Noon-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. (Maze can be started no later than one hour before closing.) 847-662-5733 No Corn maze: $7 (age 13 and older), $5 (age 12 and under); hayride: $3 (age 3 and older). Corn maze, hayrides, animals and picnic area. Pumpkins from a network of four family-owned farms.

100 acres

 Added alpacas and calves, as well as a new baby goat, Penny. The corn maze game teaches visitors about turkeys. “Our hope is that every guest will meet a member of the Kroll family sometime during their visit. Our goal is for all guests to learn something new about farming and farm life. We encourage families to spend the day enjoying quality time on our farm. If you are looking for an experience that feels welcoming and a bit like ‘coming home,’ then we think you would appreciate spending the day on our farm,” said Ruthann Kroll, owner. More Information
Kuipers Family Farm 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 815-827-5200 Yes $10.99 Monday-Wednesday; $12.99 Thursday-Friday; $14.99 weekends and holidays Pig and duck races, mazes, haunted forest, hayrides, animals, children’s games and playgrounds.

20 acres

 Uncle Jed’s Scream Shed “Our farm also has an apple orchard where folks can pick from over 25 varieties of apples.” said Kim Kuipers. More Information
Larson’s Family Farm 4404 Somonauk Road, Sandwich Oct. 3-25 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends only 815-786-2249 No Fee for some activities. Pick-your-own pumpkins: 28 cents per pound. Hayride around pond, vintage playground, animals and tepee. Barn store sells caramel apples, apple cider, popcorn, squash and gourds.

1,600 pumpkins

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 Educational farm tours for schoolchildren and groups. Evening hayrides with campfire, by reservation only. “We are not commercialized. We are a diversified working family farm with pumpkins, not a pumpkin farm. Our tractor-drawn hayride is about 15 minutes long and takes you past horses, growing Christmas trees and the enchanted woods. Our prices are fair, and you can play with your children and visit with friends in a nonstressful environment. We do not take credit cards, only cash or personal checks,” said Rhonda Larson. More Information
Lincoln Park Cultural Center 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago Oct. 3 only 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 312-742-7726 No Fees for activities: $1 per ticket (cash only) Halloween-themed carnival games, petting zoo, pony rides and temporary tattoos.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago Oct. 1-31 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 312-742-2000 No Fee for some activities. Include a 60-foot burlap sack slide, Ferris wheel, hay mountain, hayrides, corn maze, inflatable rides, pumpkin carvers, educational activities and live entertainment. (Fall Fest activities Oct. 2-4, 9-12 and 16-18)

None for sale.

 Everything is new. This is the first year of the pumpkin patch at the zoo. “It’s the only Chicago pumpkin patch at a zoo,” said Jillian Braun, public relations manager. More Information
Nichols Park 1355 E. 53rd St., Chicago Oct. 3 only 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 312-747-2703 No Fee for some activities. Pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo, food, games, arts and crafts, face painting, hayrides and pictures.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information
Patch 22 15900 W. Kelly Road, Wadsworth Through Oct. 31 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends only 847-336-0120 No Fee for some activities. Pony rides, hayrides and petting zoo.

10,000 pumpkins

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 “Real working, family farm that specializes in pony rides and horse-drawn hayrides,” said Dan Kelly. More Information
Rainey Park 4350 W. 79th St., Chicago Oct. 17 only 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 773-284-0696 No Fees for activities: $1 per ticket (cash only) Pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo, food, games, arts and crafts, face painting and hayrides.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information
Richardson Farm 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove Through Nov. 1 3-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday. 815-675-9729 Yes $15 for adults and children age 13 and older; $13 children 3-12. Corn and rope mazes, slides, pedal carts, carousel, wagon ride, jumping pillows, petting zoo, 50-foot-tall observation tower, pig races and corn cannons. Available for an additional charge: paintball shooting gallery, train ride, exotic animal petting zoo, pony ride, zorbing and 650-foot-long zip line.

6,000 pumpkins

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 Train ride, real restrooms in a heated barn, gift shop and a Chicago Blackhawks-themed corn maze. “We have little kids things to do like most other pumpkin farms, but we also have larger grounds and plenty to do for teens, 20-somethings, 30-somethings and even older. We are also open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays,” said George Richardson, owner. More Information
Royal Oak Farm 15908 Hebron Road, Harvard Through Nov. 21 October hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; November hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; closed Sundays. 815-648-4141 No Pumpkin picking: $0.50/pound; apple picking: $6 children (age 3-16) and seniors (age 65 and older) for a quarter-peck bag; $12 adults for half-peck bag. Apple and pumpkin picking, apple tree maze, hayrides for apple picking and wagon tours on weekends, gift shop, bakery, restaurant, playground, petting zoo, carousel and trackless train.

15,000 pounds

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 Tree maze with 1 1/2 half miles of trails, three activity areas, games and nine varieties of apples to pick. “Our farm is one of the largest apple orchards in northern Illinois and now features the only apple tree maze in the country. We have also expanded our pumpkin patch area and placed in it a whole new area. We also offer a large free playground and petting zoo area, rides for the children, and wonderful shopping and eating. Come to an orchard designed with families in mind,” said Sarah Bell, manager. More Information

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Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm 17250 Weber Road, Lockport Through Nov. 1 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily 815-741-2693 Yes $14.95 weekends; $11.95 weekdays. More than 30 attractions included in admission: Petting zoo, play areas, haunted barn, mazes, train rides, obstacle course, slides, pumpkin princesses and corn crib. For an additional fee: gem mining, zombie paintball, climbing wall and pony rides.

35,000 pumpkins

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 Chris Kyle “American Sniper” corn maze, tire mountain, sports play area, food offerings and upgraded sniper zombie paintball. “We are a real working farm. You get to pick a pumpkin off the vine it grows on,” said Kaity Siegel, manager. More Information
Skinner Park 1331 W. Monroe St., Chicago Oct. 17 only 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 312-746-5560 No Fees for activities: $1 per ticket (cash only) Halloween-themed carnival games, a petting zoo, inflatables, a costume contest, temporary tattoos and music.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information
Sonny Acres Farm 29W310 North Ave. West Chicago, IL 60067 Through Oct. 31 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; 7-9:30 p.m. weekends for the haunted wagon ride. 630-231-3859 No Hayride, haunted wagon ride, haunted barn, spook shed for younger children, carnival rides, costume shop, general store, camel rides and good stands selling popcorn, cotton candy and sweets. Not all rides are open on weekdays.

800,000 pounds

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 Photo booth and fun house. “We’re the original pioneers of pumpkin farms and we’re still owned by the Feltes Family, who started the farm over 130 years ago. Ramona Feltes, the family matriarch (soon to turn 98 years old) is still living in the original house that was built by her grandfather). Many of the buildings on the property are the original farm buildings as well,” said Brandie Langer. More Information
Stade’s Farm & Market 3709 Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60051 Through Nov. 1 Market: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fall festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 815-675-6396 Yes (for the theme park area) $15 per person Corn and pumpkin cannons, slides, climbing areas, corn and rope mazes, pedal and veggie cars, petting zoo, tractor tire play areas and ziplines.

20,000 pumpkins

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 Carousel, hamster wheels, tricycles, semi-truck experience and rope climbing hill. A long hayride with antique tractors. More Information
Taylor-Lauridsen Park 704 W. 42nd St., Chicago Oct. 17 only 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 312-747-6729 Yes $5 per person (ages 3-11) Halloween-themed carnival games, a petting zoo, inflatables, a costume contest, temporary tattoos and music.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information
Tom and Zach’s Pumpkin Patch 15725 W. Bruce Road, Lockport Through Oct. 31 8 a.m.-dusk 815-838-6816 No A 1.5-acre field of pumpkins for picking.

1,000 pumpkins

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 Good crop of pumpkins. “The unique thing about our pumpkin patch is we grow the pumpkins here, you walk though the field (we provide wagons) and you cut the pumpkin off the vine. We have no admission fee,” said Tom McNamara. More Information
Veteran’s Memorial Park 2820 E. 98th St., Chicago Oct. 25 only 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 312-747-6812 No Fees for activities: $1 per ticket (cash only) Pumpkin patch, pony rides, petting zoo, food, games, arts and crafts, face painting and hayrides.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information
Windy Acres Farm 37W446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva Through Oct. 31 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily 630-232-6429 No Farm entry is free; activity zone: $6 per adult, $12 per child age 2 and older Petting zoo, face painting, corn maze, life-size hamster wheel, slides, obstacle course, rubber-duck races, tractor rides, corn tunnels, pedal tractor truck and honey harvesting demonstrations. Concessions sell caramel apples, pies, apple cider and pumpkin spice and red velvet doughnuts.

50,000 pounds

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 New family attractions “Seasonal family farm with gorgeous produce, premium quality items. We love what we do and want to share our farm with the community,” said Kristin Srail, manager. More Information
Wrightwood Park 2534 N. Greenview Ave., Chicago Oct. 17 only 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 312-742-7816 No Fees for activities: $1 per ticket (cash only) Halloween-themed carnival games, petting zoo, pony rides and temporary tattoos.

None for sale.

 At the Chicago Park District’s pumpkin patches, visitors pick a personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins of all shapes and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. More Information

Pumpkin farm not mentioned here? If you would like your business to be included in our directory, then please email Tribune reporter Kori Rumore.

Source: Interviews with the pumpkin patches

Icons via the Noun Project. Pumpkin by Gregory Sujkowski, barn by Martha Ormiston and scale by Martha Ormiston.

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