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Pick Your Own Pumpkins with a Visit to the Pumpkin Patch

Let's head to the farm!

By Erica Alhorn September 21, 2023

October is almost here! And that means pumpkin picking time! Here are some of the local farms where you can find the perfect pumpkin to carve, paint or use to decorate the front of your house. 


*Please note that each farm's hours may vary based on availability/weather/etc. Please always confirm hours, admission, and availability prior to attending.


Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest
13341 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily


Dave's Pumpkins
9112 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

  • Pumpkin patch open daily
  • Activities open Saturday and Sunday


Dollinger Family Farm
7420 E Hansel Rd, Channahon, IL 60410

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily


Enjoy Pioneer Farm
17N400 Big Timber Rd, Hampshire, IL 60140

  • Pumpkin patch open daily


Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington
40 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily


Happy Times Pumpkinfest at Didier Farms
16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily (closed Tuesdays)


Heaps Giant Pumpkin Farm
4853 US-52, Minooka, IL 60447

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily (hayrides weekends only)


Johansen Farms Children's Zoo & Pumpkin Farm
710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily


Odyssey Fun Farm
18900 South Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily (closed Sept 24-27 & Oct 2-4)


Siegel's Cottonwood Farm
17250 Weber Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open daily


Stade’s Farm & Market
3709 Miller Rd, McHenry, IL 60051

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open weekends Saturdays and Sundays in September; and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October


The Children's Farm at The Center
12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL 60464

  • Pumpkin patch & activities open Friday, Saturday and Sunday


Looking for more Fall Fun? Check out our Full Guide to Family Friendly Fall Fun for pumpkin patches, apple picking, halloween events, and more: