Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches in Chicago
Who’s ready for all the fall festivities??
After a hot and sweltering Chicago summer, it’s hard not to crave the fall weather and all the fun festivities and events that come along with it! Pumpkin patches, halloween events, fall festivals and fun on the farm, surrounds the city and suburbs. We are very lucky to have so many options nearby!
Below you will find a great list of all the fall fun you’re looking for: from no frills to high frills, to your favorite instagrammable photo ops and special spooky events!
Chicago Northside
Photo via jackspumpkinpopup.com
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago IL 60614
9/27-10/27 Fri-Sun, FREE admission
Pumpkin patch, rides, performers, live pumpkin carving, fall-themed popups
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
1265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago IL 60642
9/19-11/3, admission starts at $20
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, carnival games, gem mining, food trucks
Northeast Illinois
Photo of Kroll's Farm via facebook.com
Lake County
Happy Times Pumpkinfest
Didier Farms
16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire IL 60069
9/12-10/27, FREE entrance + $1 tickets for attractions
Pumpkin patch, animal zoo, rides, family shows, corn maze, pony and camel rides, wagon rides
Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Fest
27691 N Gilmer Rd, Mundelein IL 60060
9/23-10/30, $15 wristband
Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, fall plants, barrel train, straw maze, jumpy houses
Tobie’s Family Farm
22070 W Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
9/15-10/30, attractions range between $3-$7
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, barrel train and bounce house
13236 W Townline Rd, Waukegan IL 60087
9/21-10/31, $12-$14 admission on weekends / attractions a la cart pricing on weekdays
Pumpkin patch, hayride, corn maze, petting zoo
Six Flags Boo Fest
1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee IL 60031
9/14-11/3, admission starting at $39
Trick-or-Treat trail, festive parade, kids storytime, rides, hay maze, evening Fright Fest
McHenry County
Dave’s Pumpkins
9112 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley IL 60142
9/6-10/31, FREE admission + $9 all pumpkins + $6 hayrides
Pumpkin patch, low frills family attractions: pedal tractors, sunflower maze, pumpkin bowling
Tom’s Farm Market FALL on the Farm
10214 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley IL 60142
9/28-10/30, $12-$14 admission
Pumpkin patch, pumpkin putt putt, straw and corn mazes, petting zoo, pedal tractor track, barrel rides, jumping pillow
All Seasons Orchard Barnyard
14510 IL-176, Woodstock IL 60098
Mid-Sept thru Oct, Starting at $9 on weekdays, $17 on weekends
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple orchard, 30+ barnyard attractions
Cody’s Farm & Orchard
19502 River Rd, Marengo IL 60152
Weekends in Oct, FREE admission + wristband attractions
FREE hayride to pumpkin patch, FREE kids play area, corn maze, barrel rides, pedal tractor, barrel roll
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
15908 Hebron Rd, Harvard IL 60033
FREE admission + $4 low frills attractions / $15 wristband
Hayrides, wagon rides, express train, barrel train, carousel, petting zoo, playground, apple orchard and maze
Von Bergen Fall Pumpkin Fest
9805 IL-173, Hebron, IL 60034
9/28-10/31, $8 weekdays / $12 weekends
Pumpkin patch, corn and straw mazes, barnyard animals, bubble barn and butterfly house. Haywagon ride and tractor barrel train [weekends only]
Richardson Adventure Farm
909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove IL 60081
9/7-10/27, admission fees between $20-$30
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, train ride, wagon ride, carousel, zip line, zorbing, petting zoo, jumping pillow, pedal tractors, kiddie play area
Stade’s Shades of Autumn Fall Festival
3709 Miller Rd, McHenry IL 60051
8/31 thru Oct, admission fees between $16-$24
Pumpkin patch, fall-themed attractions including: barrel train, cattle truck maze, ferris wheel, climbin web, corn maze, corn box, inflatables, petting zoo.
Far Northwest Suburbs
Photo of The Pumpkin Wagon via facebook.com
Goebbert’s Farm, Pinegree Grove
42W813 Reinking Rd, Pingree Grove IL 60140
8/23-10/31, admission fees between $12-$25 + $55pp Weekday Season Passes available
Express train, slides, pumpkin eating dinosaur, corn box, carousel, jumping pillow, western town, haunted house
Goebbert’s Farm, South Barrington
40 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington IL 60010
9/7-10/31, admission fees between $18-$25
Corn maze, Corn box, pumpkin eating dinosaur, animals, pony and camel rides, gem mining, magic show, haunted house, jumping pillow’
Santa’s Village Fall Festival
601 Dundee Ave, East Dundee IL 60118
Weekends in Oct, admission fees between $28.99-$54.99, admission included for season pass holders
Amusement rides, animal attractions, pumpkin “patches”, spooky houses, corn play box, harvest-themed menu, trick-or-treating final weekend
Randall Oaks Zoo Fall Festival
1180 N Randall Rd, West Dundee IL 60118
9/28-10/27, regular admission fee of $6pp
Animal zoo, petting and feeding animals, pedal tractors, pumpkins for sale
The Pumpkin Wagon
12N860 US-20, Elgin IL 60124
Mid-Sept thru 10/31
Products available for purchase: 40 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash, color potted mums, decorative fall decor, ornamental Indian corn, straw bales
Enjoy Pioneer Farm
17N400 Big Timber Rd, Hampshire IL 60140
Every day in Sept & Oct
Products available for purchase: pick your own pumpkins & dig potatoes, pre-picked pumpkins, cornstalks, gourds and straw, broom corn, Indian corn, popcorn, winter squash
West & Far West Suburbs
Photo of Brookfield zoo via facebook.com
Brookfield Zoo: Boo! at the Zoo
8400 31st St, Brookfield IL 60513
Sat & Sun 10/5-10/20, admission fees between $20.95-$29.95
Photo ops, pumpkin decorating, children’s costume parade, Halloween-themed entertainment, magic show, inflatable zone
Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest
1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton IL 60187
Entire month of Oct, regular admission fee of $9-$10 for non-residents over 18yo
Zoo animals, fall & pumpkin decor, children’s rides [for an additional cost]; available for purchase: apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks and straw bales
Sonny Acres Farm
29W310 North Ave, West Chicago IL 60185
9/14-10/30, admission entrance is free + additional fee for entertainment and activities
Pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, amusement rides, jumping pillow, pumpkin patch, moon bouncy, zipline
Windy Acres Farm Fall Fest
37w446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva IL 60134
9/14-10/31, admission fees between $16-$22
Corn maze, train ride, jumping pillow, petting zoo, mini golf, obstacle course, ice cream truck, corn bin, zip line
Kuipers Family Farm
1N318 Watson Rd, Maple Park IL 60151
9/21-11/3, admission fees between $11.99-$23.99
Farm animals, corn and bale mazes, jumping pillow, carnival games, pedal tractor, corn box, pig races
Jonamac Orchard
19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta IL 60150
8/30-10/27, Admission wristbands and attraction tokens for purchase
Animal barn, bubble barn, corn maze, obstacle course, pumpkin patch, tiny town, trike track, cider house tasting room, campfire sites, pony and camel rides, wagon rides
South Suburbs
Photo of Abbey Farms via facebook.com
Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm
13341 W 151st St, Homer Glen IL 60491
9/6-11/3, admission fees between $22.99-$36.99
Amusement rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pig racing, live music, hayrides, train rides, corn box
Konow’s Corn Maze
16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen IL 60491
9/14-10/27, admission fees between $15-$18
Corn maze, animal barn, hay rides, pony rides, train rides, jumping pillows, duck races, corn pit
Tom & Zach’s Pumpkin Patch
15725 W Bruce Rd, Lockport IL 60441
9/20-10/31, U-pick $1-$10 pumpkins + $3 corn stalks
No frills pumpkin patch
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
17250 Weber Rd, Crest Hill IL 60403
9/21-10/30, admission fees between $19.95-$36.95
Corn maze, amusement rides, duck races, yard games, train rides, animal farm, baby chick nursery, gem mining
Johansen Farms & Petting Zoo
710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook IL 60440
9/15-10/31, admission fees between $15.95-$22.95
Petting zoo, mini golf, pony rides, train rides, hayrides, slides, corn maze, toddler play area
Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze
2855 Hart Rd, Aurora IL 60502
9/21-10/27, admission fees between $16-$22
Corn maze, train ride, jumping pillow, rope maze challenge, pedal track, slides, petting zoo, grain bin basketball
Blackberry Farm Pumpkin Weekends
100 S Barnes Rd, Aurora IL 60506
10/5-10/27 Sat & Sun only, $10 entrance fee
Various events include: bounce house, bubble making, pumpkin carver, face painter, trick-or-treating, children’s concert, balloon artist [see website for specific dates]
Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm
4s041 Merrill Rd, Sugar Grove IL 60554
9/13-10/30, $1 each for corn maze and activities
Corn maze, tug-of-war, potato sack races, toddler vehicles and play houses, balance bikes
Keller’s Farmstand
2500 Johnson Rd, Oswego IL 60543
9/7-10/30 Sat & Sun only, admission fees between $12-$14
Corn maze, two tranquility labyrinths, pedal vehicles, play house, brick maze, antique tractors, kids play area
Woody’s Orchard
3223 Creek Rd, Plano IL 60545
8/31-9/27, admission fees between $15.95-$17.95
NEW PumpkinTown, corn maze, animal pen, jump pad, train ride, tractor slides, corn jump, zip line, obstacle course, sand boxes, chicken house
Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm
4853 US-52, Minooka IL 60447
9/6-10/31, admission fees between $8-$12
Corn and soybean mazes, multiple playgrounds, animals, pumpkin patch [opening 9/20]
Dollinger Family Farm
7420 E Hansel Rd, Channahon IL 60410
9/16-10/30, admission on some activities starting at $4.50
Pumpkin farm, corn maze, play areas, animal farm, bee barn, corn bin, hayride, train ride, face painting, gem mining
Wisconsin Border
Photo of Thompson Farm via facebook.com
[driving times are from the city]
Thompson Farm
7825 144th Ave, Bristol WI 53104, 1.5 hrs
9/18 - Oct, admission fees between $4.95-$17 + separate fees for u-pick
U-pick pumpkins, sunflowers, zinnias and wildflowers, bounce pillows, jungle maze, playgrounds, yard games
Jerry Smith Farm
7150 18th St, Kenosha WI 53144, 1.5 hrs
9/14-10/31, admission fees between $8-$15
Bounce pads, hayrides, petting zoo, corn maze, play structures, rat race, basketball, straw maze
Apple Holler Family Fun Park
5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant WI 53177, 1.5 hrs
June thru Nov, admission fees between $6-$12
Kids play area, cow maze, straw barn, corn box, goat feeding, bees & trees learning center
Swan’s Pumpkin Farm
5930 Co Hwy H, Franksville WI 53126, 2 hrs
Opening weekend 9/7-9/8, $12 wristband + $6 each for corn maze, pony rides and hayride
Corn maze, hayride, pony ride, barrel train, slide, jump pillow, peddle carts
Skelly’s Farm Market
2713 S Hayner Rd, Janesville WI 53548, 2.5 hrs
9/14- 10/31, activities start at $6 each
Two corn mazes, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, apple cannons, baked goods
Indiana Border
Photo of County Linen Orchard via facebook.com
[driving times are from the city]
County Line Orchard
200 S County Line Rd, Hobart IN 46342, 1 hr
Opening day 8/28, admission entrance $3 + additional cost for attractions
U-pick pumpkins, apples and sunflowers, bee yurts, live music, corn maze, kids farm
Harvest Tyme Family Farm
17904 Grant St, Lowell IN 46356, 1 hr
9/28-10/27, see website for more info
Corn mazes, hay rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, amusement rides
Fall Special Events
Photo of Jack O'Lantern World in Lake Zurich via facebook.com
The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Highwood
October 4-6
Enjoy all-you-can carve pumpkin stations, three days of live music, children’s & pet costume contests, pumpkin pie eating contests, food vendors, a carnival, hayrides and more! Skeleton decoration displays throughout downtown will be up the weekend of 9/28.
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns
Chicago Botanic Gardens
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe IL 60022
October 16–20 & 23–27
$23 for ages 13+ / $13 for ages ages 3-12
After hours event, featuring professionally carved pumpkins. Costumed entertainers and live pumpkin-carving demonstrations will be present along the paved outdoor path, as well as light food and drinks for purchase. Glow-in-the-dark temporary tattoos available for kids and a festive photo op selfie station.
Jack O’Lantern World
Paulus Park
200 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich IL 60047
Sept 27-Oct 27, Thurs-Sun
Tickets range from $14.99-$24.99
Walk-thru thousands of hand-carved jack o-lanterns, including 1k lb pumpkins! Also includes a fun zone with giant inflatables and glowing miniature golf, a pirate ship light show and the world’s largest and friendliest ghost.
Jack-O'-Lantern Nights at Racine Zoo
Racine Zoo
Sept 26-Nov 3, Thurs-Sun
$10 for ages 3+
Intricately designed jack-o’-lanterns, along with dazzling lights and charming decorations will pave the pathway through the zoo. Businesses and organizations can also participate in a decorating contest, which also be displayed throughout the zoo. Seasonal food and beverages available for purchase on site.
Boo at the Zoo at Racine Zoo
Racine Zoo
October 26
Included with regular zoo admision: $11 for ages 16+ / $10 for ages 15 and younger / $10 for seniors 62+ / $5 for Military with ID
Enjoy this fun-filled event at the zoo with trick-or-treating, spooky cookie decorating, halloween crafts, pumpkin decorating, bounce houses and more! Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Where are your favorite fall festivals and events? Let me know in the comments!
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