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player ready...Looking for the perfect pumpkin for Halloween? Want something fun to do with the family? You can find fun activites and the orange-colored gourds at several locations in Lake County.
PUMPKIN FARMS
COUNTRY BUMPKIN: Gilmer Road and Hawley Street, Mundelein. 847-566-2176. PumpkinFest through Oct. 31. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy the barrel train petting zoo, moonwalks, straw maze and more. Mums, corn stalks, straw bales, gourds, lots of pumpkins and more for sale.
DIDIER FARM: 16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire. 847-634-3291. The annual Pumpkinfest will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. There will be hayrides, pony rides, camel rides, children’s kiddie rides, old time animal carousel, exotic petting zoo, parakeet exhibit, corn maze, concessions, pig races (weekends only), and more. Homemade apple cider, fresh made kettle korn and pumpkin donuts also available.
KROLL’S FARM: 13236 W. Town Line Road, Waukegan. 847-662-5733. Fall Harvest and Corn Maze open through October. Hours for the corn maze are from noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $7, $5 for ages 12 and under, and free for ages 3 and under: The farm is open for entertainment and education. Enjoy farm tour hay rides, a petting zoo, gift shop and a pumpkin farm. Pick out pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, mini pumpkins, straw bales, and corn stalk bundles for fall decorating needs. The farm is open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
KRUEGER’S VEGETABLES: 28572 W. Route 120, Lakemoor. 815-385-4981. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 31. Pick a pumpkin from the patch in the field or choose already picked pumpkins.
PATCH 22: 15900 Kelly Road, Wadsworth. 847-336-0120. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in October, and on Columbus Day, Oct. 12. Thousands of farm-grown pumpkins, corn stalks, straw bales, hay bales, gourds, ornamental corn, taffy apples and refreshments. Enjoy horsedrawn or tractor hayrides, pony rides, the children’s Spooky Hayloft and more. Also, there are lots of animals that love to be fed.
FARMERS MARKETS
GRAYSLAKE: Centennial Plaza, Corner of Whitney and Center streets. grayslakefarmersmarket.com. The Fall/Winter Farmers Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 19.
HIGHLAND PARK: Nils Jensen Park, Dean Avenue between St. Johns and Roger Williams avenues. 847-433-5542. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 28.
LIBERTYVILLE: Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd avenues. 847-680-0336. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 22.
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