Fall is coming and the orchards are abundant with local grown apples around Chicagoland. Going apple picking is a great activity for your family to do together!
There is a lot that Wheaton has to offer, but unfortunately, acres of land for apple tree orchards is not one of them. Luckily there are many great orchards worthy of the scenic drive, but close enough to just make an afternoon of it! We have listed all the fairly-local Orchards & Farms offering Apple Picking for your convenience. Be sure to visit our event calendar for LOTS of other options for fall events to keep your family busy!
*Updated 9/4/24*
*Please note that the Pick Your Own start dates and variety availability vary between orchards. Please always confirm hours, admission, and availability prior to attending.
Windy Acres Farm
37w446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL 60134
- U-PICK APPLES
- Aug 22nd – October (while supplies last)
Thursdays and Fridays – 11am – 5pm (no wagon rides)
Saturdays and Sundays – 10am – 5pm
- Aug 22nd – October (while supplies last)
- $15.99 per person – 1/4 peck bag. Under 2 will be admitted free of charge but will not be given a picking bag.
Jonamac Apple Orchard
19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL 60150
- Pick your own apples & pumpkins:
- 7 days a week (beginning Labor Day Weekend): 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- 1/2 Peck size - $16
- Activities:
- Monday – Thursday (Beginning Tuesday September 5): 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- After School Special, includes Jumping Pillow, Corn Crib Play Barn, Animal Barn Petting Zoo. $5 Admission
- Friday (After Labor Day): 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- After School Special, includes Jumping Pillow, Corn Crib Play Barn, Animal Barn Petting Zoo and Daytime Corn Maze. $5 Admission
- Saturday – Sunday (And Holidays): 9 AM – 5:30 PM
All of our Activities are open on Saturday and Sunday and require general admission wristband purchase
- Monday – Thursday (Beginning Tuesday September 5): 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
County Line Orchard
200 S County Line Rd, Hobart, IN 46342
- U-Pick Apples & Big Barn Activities:
- Open Daily 8am-6pm starting August 28th, 2024
- Entrance Fee | $3, Children 2 & Under Are FREE! Includes Tractor Ride.
Tanners Orchard
740 IL-40, Speer, IL 61479
- U-Pick Apples
- September: 7 days a week 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (opens first Saturday in September)
- October: Dependent upon availability of apples left to pick
- U-Pick is $5/per person field admission fee (ages 3 and up)
- The charge for apples is $12/half peck picked and $20/peck picked.
- Back 40 Fun Acres:
- 7 days a week, 8:00 am to 5 pm
- Regular Weekdays: $5 for ages 3-15; Weekends: $10 for ages 3+; After 5pm: $5
Kuipers Family Farm
1N145 Watson Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151
- Wednesday-Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
- Sunday-Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and Columbus Day 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Weekday apple picking is often available also – check website homepage for updates.
- $11.99 per person admission price includes ¼ peck bag of apples. Children under 2 are free, but they do not receive a bag.
Woody's Orchard & Family Fun Farm
3223 Creek Rd, Plano, IL 60545
- There is no general admission to pick apples. Orchard entrance is permitted with the purchase of at least one quarter peck bag for every 2 guests age 5 and up. $12 per quarter peck bag
- September:
- Thurs-Sun: 10am-6pm
- September 2 - Holiday: 10am-6pm
- October
- Thurs-Sun:10am-6pm
- Fri & Sat: 10am-8pm
- Play yard admission: $16.95-$22.95, discount for purchasing tickets online
Honey Hill Orchard
11783 Waterman Rd., Waterman, IL 60556
- Hours: 9-5:30 daily thru Oct. 31
- There are no admission or parking fees. However, everyone over the age of 2 years must purchase a picking bag to ride a wagon and go into the picking areas
- Free Children's Play Area with Farm Petting Zoo and Straw Maze
- Saturday & Sunday wagon rides to orchard and pumpkin patch-weather permitting
Prairie Sky Orchard
4914 N Union Rd, Union, IL 60180
- Thursday through Sunday only, 10am to 5pm (starting Sept 7)
- Free admission, free parking
Heinz Orchard
1050 Crest Rd. Green Oaks, IL 60048 (GPS may say Libertyville)
- $10 for a half-peck bag (holds 5-6lbs or apples) or $20 for a full-peck bag (holds 10-12lbs of apples)
- Free admission, free parking
- Opens Sept 6, open select days -- check website before visiting
Harvest Time Orchards
36116 128th St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181
- Pick-your-own orchard open only on weekends. Gates open at 8am. The latest time to enter the orchard is 5pm.
- 1 Peck Bag $30, 1/2 Bushel Bag $45, 2+ Peck Bargain $25
All Seasons Orchard
14510 IL-176, Woodstock, IL 60098
- Aug 31 – Nov 2, 2024
- Mon-Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
- Sat, Sun, Columbus Day: 10 am – 7 pm
- Each person entering the orchard will need to purchase a bag. Strollers, wagons and bags are not allowed in the orchard and can be parked in a special stroller parking area.
Stade's Farm & Market
3709 Miller Rd, McHenry, IL 60051
- Pick-Your-Own hours are 9 am - 5 pm when applicable.
- $10 for a 1/4 Peck Bag, $30 for a Peck Bag, $50 for a 1/2 Bushel
- Barnyard Fun Pass (2 and under are free)
- Monday - Friday, Weekday $9
- Saturday-Sunday + Holidays, Weekend $17
Looking for more Fall Fun? Check out our Full Guide to Family Friendly Fall Fun *coming soon*:
