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Chicago and northern Illinois's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More
 Where you can find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, safe trick-or-treating, hayrides and other Fall and Halloween fun near you! 
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This page provides a detailed list of Chicago and northern Illinois's pumpkin patches!   Just scroll down this page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands.  All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from.  To really make it fun for  your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!

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We also have a page with links to our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many other fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn .   Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!   Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc.

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Chicago and northern Illinois's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

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Boone County

  • Bull Run Maze -  corn maze
    5333 Quail Trap Road, Poplar Grove, Illinois, 61065. Phone: 815-765-3174. Email: bullardof4@yahoo.com Open 30th August - 2nd November.
  • Country Memory Trail - corn maze
    10568 Caledonia Road, Belvidere, IL 61008. Phone: (815) 544-0698. Directions: Located just north of Belvidere on the corner of Caledonia Road and Hwy 76. Open: Tuesday - Sunday 12PM to Sunset, Closed Mondays. Large Groups Welcome with Advance Reservations. 2005 admission prices:
  • Fiorello's Pumpkin Patch - Pick your own pumpkins, pony and wagon rides, haunted house, witches, scarecrows, Halloween costumes, cornstalk maze
    3178 Hwy 173, Caledonia, IL. Phone: 815-765-2587. Pumpkins  and autographed copies of Frank Fiorello's latest pumpkin book. Open: September - end of October, 9am to 7PM daily.  Pick Your Own Pumpkins from the Pumpkin Field, Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Field, Bigger and Better Pumpkin Launching, Expanded Free Petting Zoo, Goat Tower, Straw Mountain, Corn Blaster. (UPDATED: October 28, 2009)
  • Susie's Garden Patch - Follows organic practices, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
    10258 US highway 20, Garden Prairie, IL 61038. Phone: 815-597-3011. Fax: 815-597-3414. Email: susie@susiesgardenpatch.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6:30 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Directions: 6 miles East of Belvidere and 7 miles West of Marengo on Highway 20. Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: June 09, 2009)

Bureau County

  • Plow Creek Farm - blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, tomatoes, watermelons, beans, peas, muskmelon, red raspberries (in fall) and sweet corn. 
    9183 Plow Creek, Unit 10, Tiskilwa, IL 61368. Phone: 815-646-4862. Email: farm@plowcreek.org Open: in June.
  • Bureau Creek Orchard - Apples, red raspberries, pumpkins
    14180 1800 East St, Princeton, Illinois 61356. Phone: (815)875-6137. Open: 9 am to 6:30 pm daily from August 25 to November. Restrooms on site. Just opened this year in August.

Cook County

  • The Children's Farm at The Center - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, haunted house, haunted rides, haunted trail, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464. Phone: 708.361.3650. Fax: 708.361.2811. Email: the.center@mac.com. Open: Haunted Farm: October 23 and 24 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm each day. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. All through October we have a pick-your-own pumpkin patch; Weekdays from 3 pm to 5 pm; Weekends (including Columbus Day) from 10 am to 4 pm; On October 23 and 24 we host a Haunted Farm; Tickets are $12; Please call for advance tickets, which are required. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: October 05, 2009)
  • Delairs Cornstalk Farm- pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze,
    13901 Wolf Road, Orland Park, IL 60467. Phone: 708-555-1234 . Email: racegirlkmbd@aol.com. Directions: Our farm is located at the corner of 139th and wolf road 1/4 mile north of 143rd. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: From mid-September to late October, in 2008, the farm will close for the season on Monday Oct. 27th; The farm opens daily at 11:00am till dusk 7 days per week. Our Farm offers a corn maze, craft barn, homemade jellies, custom made painted pumpkins, apples, gourds and much more, farm opens last weekend of September and runs till October30. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 27, 2008) (UPDATED: October 24, 2008)
  • Forest View Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted rides, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    16717 S Lockwood, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Phone: 708-560-0306. Fax: 708-560-0236. Email: forestviewfarms@aol.com. Open: Tuesday thru Sundays in October. Directions: From South of Tinley Park I57 to 167TH street, west 1/2 mile to Lockwood Avenue, left to the farm. From North I294 South to Cicero Avenue South to 167th street Right or west to Lockwood Avenue Left to farm. From East or west I80 to I57 North to 167th street west 1/2 mile to Lockwood Avenue left to farm. Click here for a map and directions. Horse back riding horse drawn hayrides carriages and wagons open all year; pumpkins and haunted hayrides available in October; Horse drawn Sleigh rides all winter. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Riding Lessons are offered all year in a heated facility. (ADDED: January 25, 2010)
  • Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center - Pumpkins, Gourds, Fall Decorations, Apple Cider Donuts, Pies, Apples, Cider, Caramel Apples, Fudge, Full menu food service Pony Rides, Camel Rides, Zoo, Wagon Rides and Haunted House.
    40 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010. Phone: 847-428-6727. Directions: 1 mile west of Barrington Rd. on Higgins Rd I90 West Exit Barrington Rd South; Barrington Rd south to Higgins Rd; Turn right one mile on right. Open: September 24 though October 31 9am to 6pm daily
  • Chicago Park District's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field
    Chicago, IL Email us at: dale.grandys@chicagoparkdistrict.com.  Six local parks on the city’s North Side will offer fields filled with pumpkins of all sizes, pumpkin decorating, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, fall harvest photos, face painting and refreshments. Pumpkin Patches are held on Saturdays in October from 11 am to 3 p.m. Tickets for individual activities range from $.50 to $3, and ticket packages including all activities are available for $15 each. Tickets will not be sold after 2:30 p.m.  See this page for the complete schedule and listings. or call your local park or (312) 742-PLAY for additional information. Halloween festivities include fun for the entire family with great pumpkin patches, haunted houses (and not so haunted houses), parties and much more. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Forest View Farms - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, , restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    16717 S Lockwood Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Phone: 708-560-0306. Fax: 708-560-0236. Email: forestviewfarms@aol.com. Directions: from I57 exit 167th street west 1/2 mile, from I294 exit Cicero Avenue south to 167th street go west or right 1/2 mile,. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: everyday, year round; call for times. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. public horseback riding open all year Riding lessons ages 5 and up Haunted hayrides in October Ponies for parties your place or ours Carriages and other horse drawn wagons for hire. NOTE: a visitor tells me they only service groups, with a minimum of 10-15 children. (UPDATED: October 13, 2008)
  • Puckerville Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    13332 Bell Road, Lemont, IL 60439. Phone: 708-508-0906. Alternate Phone: 708-606-2952. Email: Joypuckervillefarm@sbcglobal.net. Open: September 25 to October 31 on Monday through Sunday (daily) from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.  Directions: we are just south of 131th street on Bell road. Bell road is west of LaGrange road. Easy access from I55. Please feel free to call for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Halloween Along with carving, and pie pumpkins we grow giant pumpkins ( come out and see what the biggest will be this year) also blue, white, and Cinderella types, if your looking for something different see what grows this year. Christmas Hand decorated wreaths, wood-burning fireplace, apple cider, candy canes for the kids, don't go to a parking lot for your tree make it a special trip to remember. (ADDED: July 25, 2009) (UPDATED: July 27, 2009)
  • The Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    15N272 Old Sutton Road, Barrington, IL 60010. Phone: 847-426-7766. Directions: Directions: I-90 to Exit 59. Turn Right to first stop light (Rte. 72). Turn left on 72 to 1st stop light, turn right to Sutton Road. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 6:00pm Payment: Cash, Check. We also have a great authentic Indian tipi, bounce house, creepy crawler house and a cemetery.
  • Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, Harvest Festival, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, produce for sale, parking provide free, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, musical entertainment, carnival rides, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
    1301 East Offner Road, Beecher, IL 60401. Phone: 708-946-2448. Fax: 708-946-2448. Email: Pinky@settlerspondshelter.net. Directions: 394 south to Goodenow/Pauline Road Go east on Goodenow/Pauline to Stoney Island. Turn south at stop sign. Go to next stop sign, Offner Road Turn west. Up at the top of the hill. Big barn with a red roof and tractors lining the driveway. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in October, November, December. Open: Settler's Pond is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We have our own Jams and Jellies, and Fudge. Check out our own gourmet coffee's for sale. We have Kangaroos, Zebra, Kinkajous, Patagonian Cavy's and your normal barnyard animals to mention a few. (ADDED: September 28, 2008) (UPDATED: October 12, 2008)
  • Trinity Slovak Luthern Chucrh - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting
    5106 N Lacrosse 94 Edens/Cicero & Foster & Elston, Chicago, IL 60630. Phone: 773 545 7300. Alternate Phone: 773 671 7919. Fax: 773 545 7476. Email: JackieChiTown@yahoo.com. Open: October 17 thru 31 Sunday thru Fridy 12noon to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 7pm. Directions: I 94 Edens expressway exit Foster west to Trinity Church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. October 21, 28,31 Hallo Tales & Goolish Stories by Pumpkin Taler October 25 Sunday 12:30-3pm Trunk-n-Treats Trick or Treat Trunks wear your costumes !!! October 23 6:30pm til ??? Games Night All Ages. (ADDED: October 03, 2009)

DeKalb County

  • Honey Hill Orchard - apples, raspberries, pumpkins. 
    11747 Waterman Road, Waterman, IL 60556. Phone: 815-264-3337. 
  • Jonamac Orchard, Inc. - Pumpkins, apples, corn maze, haunted corn maze, hayrides, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, kiddie barn
    19412 Shabbona Road, Malta, IL 60150. Phone: 815-825-2158. Directions: three quarters of a mile south of Malta on Shabbona Rd. (19412 Shabbona Rd.) Open: 7 days a week. Mid-August till Thanksgiving 9am - 5:30 daily. Also, prepicked sweet corn, pumpkins, squash, apples, cider, preserves, honey, popcorn, Indian corn, weekend hayride to the pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Get lost in our 10 acre Corn Maze with 3 miles of pathways and 2 bridges. The kids will love our Barnyard activity area with a huge bale pile, peddle tractors, sand pile, corn bin, play barn, bunny barn, mazes, tube slides and other fun activities. On weekends the Apple Train will be running and you can try your marksmanship skills at our Apple Launcher. We will also have festivals, live music, horse drawn wagon rides and more. Haunted Corn Maze this year by expanding the number of weekends to four. It will be open October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29, starting at Dark and ending at 10 PM.
  • Larson's Family Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, saws provided, trees bagged,
    4404 Somonauk Road, Sandwich, IL 60548. Phone: 815-786-2249. Email us at: berryfarm@sannauk.com. Directions: Located 5 miles south of route 30 at the town of Hinckley on Somonauk Road or 4 miles north of routh 34 at the town of Somonauk (Caseys Gas station) on Somonauk Road And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October, November, December. Open: October hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2pm to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Closed Mondays Christmas Tree hours: November is Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9am to 4:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2am to 4:30pm. December hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2pm to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 4:30pm Closed Mondays Pumpkins start October 1 thru October 28th "Christmas cutting season starts the day after Thanksgiving, closing date varies" Both seasons we are closed on Mondays. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Philips Family Farm - pumpkins
    17735 Chicago Road, Big Rock, IL 60511. Phone: 815-786-7522. Directions: I-88 west to Rte 56/30 west; continue on Rt 30 west to Hinkley; left at High School on East Sandwich Rd.; 4 miles to Chicago Rd; left one quarter mile. Open April - October, 8am-6pm.
  • Yaeger's Farm Market - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    14643 Illinois Route 38, Dekalb, IL 60115. Phone: 815 756 6005. Email: info@yaegersfarmmarket.com. Directions: 3 miles East of DeKalb on Illinois Route 38 10 miles West of Illinois Route 47 on Illinois Route 38. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Middle of April to October 31 Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 11am to 5pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. A one acre play area is available for the family to enjoy. The area includes inflatables, straw pyramid, castle, train and much more. Families spend hours enjoying this area. (UPDATED: March 02, 2009)

Dupage County

  • High Point Harvest Acres - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, restrooms
    30w225 Ferry Road, Warrenville, IL 60555. Phone: 907-988-6168. Alternate Phone: 630-878-6350. Fax: 630-604-0796. Email: steve@GalushaFarm.com. Open: Open at 11am Saturday, October 31st ONLY; Then we are closed for the season. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Off I-88 go north on route 59 for 1/2 mile to Ferry Road. Turn left-west on to Ferry Road. Drive 1/2 mile to the farm on your left-south side of Ferry Road. Highpoint Harvest Acres Closeout Sale Everything MUST go! Open at 11am Saturday, October 31st ONLY; Then we are closed for the season; Huge Price Cuts, PLUS Buy one get one free: Pie pumpkins, Indian corn, Corn Stalks, Straw Bales, Apples (cooking or eating), Squash, Onions, Gourds etc. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
  • Sonny Acres Farm -  pumpkins, Hay rides, haunted houses, Petting Zoo
    29W.310 North Ave. , West Chicago , IL, 60185. Phone: 630-231-9515. Phone: 630-231-3859. Directions: Sonny Acres Farm is located on Rt. 64 one mile east of Rt. 59 in West Chicago . Open: daily 10 a.m. to 6 pm, from mid-September through October 31, Sonny Acres is host to family fun and activities. amusement rides, cotton candy, roasted corn, and much more. The largest part of the Harvest Season Festival are the pumpkins, gourds, and dried corn stalks.  See the Dizzy Zone, or scream in our Haunted Barn, you are going to need tickets to do so. Tickets are $1.00, purchase a full sheet of 40 tickets for $40.00 and get 5 free tickets. Amusement Rides - Daily - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - 3 to 5 tickets per ride Kiddie Koral - Daily. - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - 2 tickets (Parents Free!) Want the kids to be able to run around and enjoy Sonny Acres? Let them romp around in our fun Kiddie Koral (Adult supervision required). Pony Rides – Daily - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - 3 tickets One of Sonny Acres best attractions. Petting Zoo - weekends in October - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2 tickets for entry - 1 feed included. Additional Feed – 1 ticket Children can interact with and feed the animals. Spook Shed - Daily - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (on Weekends in October 10 a.m. to 9:40 p.m.) - 1 ticket. Haunted Barn – 4 Tickets Open during October Fridays 6:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age Sonny Acres Wagon Rides - 4 tickets Our one-of-a-kind hayride includes a leisurely 15 minute journey through the woods. The sturdy hay wagons are pulled by our own lovingly restored tractors Haunted Wagon Ride - $8.00 per ticket - 7 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights during October. Sonny Acres Haunted Wagon Ride lasts approximately 18 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. on evening of Wagon Ride. If you have a group of 40 or more we will take reservations. Each wagon holds approximately 45 adults. A deposit is required to hold your reservation. Comment from a visitor, September 29, 2007: "I have a 2 year old girl who had a fabulous time. There are lots of great rides for the little ones, and it is on a spacious and beautiful site. Highly recommended!"
  • Wheaton Landscape and Garden Center - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    626 East Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Phone: 630-668-0947. Email: wheaton1895@comcast.net. Directions: 2 miles West of I 355 on Roosevelt Road * 4 miles North of I 88 use Naperville exit to Roosevelt Road go east 4 blocks on right * 2 miles east of County Farm Road on Roosevelt Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm; Sunday from 10am to 5pm; Open for Christmas trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: December 09, 2008)

Grundy County

  • Dollinger Family Farm - Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides, farm animals, haunted barn. 
    7502 E. Hansel Road, Channahon, IL 60410. Phone: 815-467-6766. Email: info@dollingerfarms.com. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Open: September 30 - October 30, daily 10 am to 6 PM. U-pick pumpkins, squash, gourds, mums, and Indian corn, hay rides, educational activities, farm animals, haunted barn, some 200 - 300 lb pumpkins here, picnic facilities.

Henry County

  • Country Corner - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    5333 U. S. highway 150, Alpha, IL 61413. Phone: 3096292359. Fax: 3096292359. Email: rtf205@sbcglobal.net. Directions: Halfway between the Illinois Quad Cities and Galesburg, IL. on U.S. highway 150, two miles North of Alpha, IL. Just twenty minutes from the Quad City Airport. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Farm Market Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 7:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm May 1st; through October 31st Fall Fun Park open on weekend's starting September 13th through October 31st; 11:00am to 7:00pm. Strawberries available mid May to mid June U-Pick Vegetables by appointment July to October U-Pick Raspberries mid July to Mid September U-Pick Pumpkins September 1st to October 31st Corn Maze Open daily late July to October 31st Flashlight Maze by appointment September 1st to October 31st Haunted Maze Friday and Saturday 7pm to 11pm in October Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. U-Pick Hayrack Rides to the Vegetable Garden, Sweet Corn, Indian Corn, Gourd Patch and Pumpkin Patch New this Fall, Featuring our own Corn Cannon, Cow Train, Mini Corn Shock Maze and Mining For Gems along with Special events every weekend starting September 13th. (UPDATED: June 22, 2008)
    A visitor writes on October 26, 2009: "We liked it and plan to go every fall, it is 20 minutes from Galesburg IL Knox county."

Kane County

  • A1 Farmstand - pumpkins, gourds, hayrides, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, jumping castle, straw maze, haunted barn and haunted house, fall decor, and Halloween items!
    2122 Jericho Road, Aurora, IL, 60506. Phone: (630) 859-2780. A1 is open from Monday thru Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 11pm, and Sunday 9am to 8pm. Donations from proceeds at the farm are donated to SPECIAL OLYMPICS.
  • Abbey Farms of Marmion Abbey - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, school tours
    850 Butterfield Road, Aurora , IL 60502. Phone: 630-897-6936. Alternate Phone: 630-897-7215. Email: abbeyfarms@marmion.org. Open: Abbey Farms Fall Festival Weekends in October Saturday 10:30am to 6pm Sunday 12am to 6pm Schools and groups by appointment! Come out and join the Marmion Family for a little ol' fashioned fun.
    Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Abbey Farms is located on the Marmion Abbey Campus at: 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora Illinois, 60502 For specific directions from your location visit our website (for a google map!). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Welcome to Abbey Farms of Marmion Abbey - A family tradition since 1957 . We are adding new and exciting services for you and your family this year. From our first annual Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze to new Christmas time family activities, we think you will like our updates! Proceeds from Abbey Farms, a nonprofit organization, enables the continuation of the various ministries performed by the Monks of Marmion Abbey. We hope to see you this year.
    (ADDED: October 18, 2009)
  • Anderson Farm - tomatoes, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, prepicked produce, tractor-pulled hay rides
    251 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, IL 60538. Phone: 630-896-8835. Fax: 630-554-0098. Email us at: maherappraisal@ameritech.net. Directions: Interstate 88 to Orchard Rd. south to U.S. 30 (by-Pass). East across Fox River to Douglas Rd. North to Montgomery Rd. West 1/4 mile to farm on south side of road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September. Open: daily 9AM to 6PM July 1 thru October 31. U-Pick Tomatoes beginning early August thru September. Hay Rides, Straw Maze and Petting farm the last three weekends in October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Pickling Cukes, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Peppers, Potatoes, Beans all picked daily. Michigan Peaches July to September. Michigan Apples and Cider September thru October.
  • Brackman's Fall Farm Stand
    36W351 Silver Glen Road, Saint Charles, IL 60175. Phone: 630-377-5604. Directions: Midway between Randall Road and Route 31. Open Late September - October until October 31 - weekdays: 3 pm - dark; weekends 8:30 am to dark.
  • Goebberts Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins
    42W813 Reinking Rd, Hampshire, IL 60140. Phone: 847-464-5952. Open: Farm Hours: 9am -6pm Daily Sept 26th - Oct 31st . General Admission costs are: Sat., Sun. & Columbus Day. Directions: Off Route 47 on Reinking Road one mile north of Route 20 - one half mile south of I-90.   (UPDATED: October 19, 2009)
    A visitor writes on October 19, 2009: "searched on the internet and drove by farm with a giant pumpkin on the top of a grain bin! Admission prices in 2009 are: $8.00 per person Mon.- Fri. $5.00 per person. Children (2) yrs. and under are free. This includes:, Petting farm with Goat Mounain.and Bunny Town, Wagon ride to the Pumpkin Patch, Cornstalk Maze, Haunted Mine, Pig racing, Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur, Munchkin Maze, Pony Rides ($4.00 additional), Camel Rides( $4.00 additional) Weekends only:, Mr. D’s Magic and Illusion Show, Pumpkin Cannon, Boo Blaster($1.00 for three attempts), Roasted Corn (additional) You can see the farm from the corner of Rt.72 and Rt. 47 in Hampshire."
  • Kuipers Family Farm - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), already-picked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    1n318 Watson Road, Maple Park, IL 60151. Phone: 815-827-5200. Open: Tuesday through Saturday in September and October from 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Sunday in November and December from 10 am to 5 pm. Updates: Click here for updates. Directions: I88 West to Sugar Grove and Route 47 exit. Route 47 North 10 miles to Keslinger Road. 5 miles West on Keslinger to Watson Road. North on Watson to Entrance. I90 West to Randall Road exit. Randall Road South to Route 38. West on Route 38 five miles past Route 47 to Watson Road. South on Watson Road to farm. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Apple Orchard, Gift Shop and Bakery Open Labor Day Weekend thru Sunday before Christmas; Christmas Trees from Thanksgiving thru Sunday before Christmas; Pumpkin Farm Festivities, Corn Maze and Barn Store Open Mid September thru Halloween. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Jumping Pillows! New as of 2009. The Corn Maze (UPDATED: July 28, 2010)

    Approximate Ripening Dates:
    Please call (815)827-3317 for daily updates to the apple picking schedule.
    Variety Ripens: Variety Ripens
    Paulared mid-August Red Delicious October 4
    Prima Aug 30 Golden Delicious October 4
    Jonamac, Gala September 6 Mutsu, Idared October 18
    Cortland, McIntosh September 13 Rome, Winesap October 18
    Spartan, Ozark Gold September 13 Blushing Golden October 25
    Empire, Jonathan September 20 Granny Smith Nov or later
    Turn your fall pumpkin picking into a family event. Kuipers offers u-pick pumpkins right from the patch! We also have pre-picked pumpkins in many sizes. When the fall season is over don't forget to come back to Kuipers for your Christmas Season. We offer fresh u-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees and wreaths. We'll even have hot cider, home baked pies and our famous apple cider doughnuts to warm you up! For holiday decorating visit our Gift Shop for beautiful Christmas decorations and crafts.
    A visitor writes on October 05, 2008: "My In-Laws have been going there for a couple years and that is all they can talk about for weeks. This years I brought my Family there and we had a blast ! ! ! ! I can't wait until next year ! ! ! ! My 3 year old Daughter loved it and my 22 year old Brother loved it too ! ! ! ! My Mother can't wait until next year also ! ! ! ! "
    A visitor writes on October 06, 2008: "We went to the farm this weekend, and although it started to rain while we were there, we still had a great time (my husband, me and our 5-year-old). This is a very big farm with something for everyone, literally, and plenty of low-hanging apples for kids to pick. We chose this farm over others on your excellent website because of the variety of apples they offer--we wanted some for eating, some for pies, and some to make applesauce, and we need different types for that (pie apples need to be firm). There are dozens of varieties of apples, inclduing some we weren't familiar with (Gold Rush, Ida Red), though not all areas are open for picking each day--depends on ripeness, etc. The admission charge is kind of expensive, but at the same time the apple prices were comparable to what I pay in my local grocery store (it was $14.00 for 10 pounds, so $1.40 a pound--less than at my local Jewel and certainly less than Whole Foods, though these apples are not organic as far as I know). They also have a cool 5-acre corn maze, and a whole farm of attractions across the street, includng pumpkin patch and pony rides and petting zoo, which we skipped this time due to the rain getting heavier. They also have a bakery and an outdoor food tent which had something for each of us (braturst, cheeseburgers, hot dog and very, very good apple cider donuts, which I don't usually like, but these were lighter and more flavorful than most). We also bought their cider which we thought was very good quality. Every sngle person was friendly despite the bad weather and crowds, and they have a lot of helpers everywhere you go. Our final verdict is that we will definitely go back! If you do not like a big farm with lots going on, I would choose a smaller place that just has apples, and perhaps it will be cheaper. You will end up spending more money here because there is a lot to do and to buy, but we kind of knew going into it that we'd spend some money on this once-a-year outing, so we didn't mind. Out of 5 stars, we'd give it 5!"
    A visitor writes on December 08, 2008: "I LOVE THIS PLACE! We have been coming for three years now, and absolute fell in love with their Amaizing Corn Maize, and also with their kiddie section, that is actually not just for kids. The second corn maize that you can ring their bell once you find it is fun for all ages as is their new shed with hay bale. My kids had a blast this fall, and we easily spent the day there. Too much to do, and they slept like babies afterwards! The apples were delicious, and again, this was a fun outing for my kids. This is a clean, friendly, clever place. The Amaizing Corn Maize is just so fun, with Victory Lane, tall flag banners, and very clever puns throughout. Kuiper's is the best; just wish they were closer to my home, but it was still worth the drive, and we will come back every year. Keep up the great work! It gets better and bigger every year, and that's wonderful."
  • Norton’s Produce
    39 W 369 Illinois Highway 64, Saint Charles, IL 60175. Phone: 630-377-8118. Call for directions. Open Last 3 weekends in October M-Sat 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.
  • Plank Rd Orchard - Apples
    50w737 Plank Rd , Sycamore, IL 60178. Phone: (815)899-4020. Fax: (815)899-4020. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, closed Wed.  Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Randy's Vegetables
    15N440 Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123. Directions: one quarter mile north of I-90 on Randall Road. Open May through October 31, 9am-6pm, daily.
  • 19th Annual Saint Charles Scarecrow Festival October 7 - 9, 2005 - Festival
    Phone:(630) 377-6161 or (800) 777-4373.  Email: info@scarecrowfest.com. If you would like more information regarding the event, please contact the Saint Charles Visitors Bureau at 630-377-6161. Saint Charles. They have a Scarecrow Contest, live entertainment, children’s events and the Autumn on the Fox Art & Craft Show.  The festival showcases more than 100 handmade scarecrows, which can be entered in five categories – traditional, whimsical, mechanical, children’s and local businesses – for visitor voting. Enjoy free live entertainment, great food, numerous free and interactive children's events, the famous Autumn on the Fox Art & Craft Show and so much more at this NON-alcohol, family fun festival!
  • Sonny Acres - pumpkins
    26 W. 310 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60175. Phone: (630) 231-9515. Open: Open: September 28 - October 31.
  • Theis Produce - pumpkins, cut-your-own Christmas trees
    6 N 593 County Line Road,  Maple Park, IL 60151 (Kane County)  Phone: 815-895-9712.  When in season, (October 1 - December 26th) open daily 9 am to 6 pm. Bring own containers, also pre-picked available.
  • Windy Acres - Pick-Your-Own pumpkins.
    37W446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva, IL 60134. Directions: one quarter mile west of Randall Road, on the north side of Fabyan Parkway in Geneva. Open 9am-7pm, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm, weekends.   Also, cornstalks, vegetables, gourds, squash, straw bales, fall mums, jams and jellies, apples, cider, honey, Halloween toys, huge 100 lb pumpkins.

Kankakee County

  • Jone's Farm - Pumpkins, corn maze, haunted trail
    7705 W. Rt. 17, Kankakee, IL 60901. Phone: 815- 939-2000.
    A visitor writes on October 04, 2008:     "I liked it fine. The stuff wasn't scary at all..just your typical pumpkin patch stuff. They rent costumes and make delicious home made candy and fudge. There is a corn maze and a haunted trail there. Also a haunted house but I'm not sure if it's only for groups. They are only open in October. They have porta pottys. " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 04, 2008)
  • Kankakee Valley Park District - corn maze
    893 West Station Street, Kankakee, IL. Phone: 815-935-6513 or 815-939-1311. Special programs and attractions, camps, corn mazes, Splash Valley, Oak Orthopedic Ice Arena and events offered throughout the year.
  • > Vana's Pumpkin Land - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    7705 W Rt17, Kankakee, IL 60901. Phone: 815-939-2000. Directions: 7 mi. West of Kankakee on Route 17. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Gourds, jack-be-little, white pumpkins, bird houses, banana squash, and so forth. (ADDED: October 18, 2008)
  • Viall Farms - Pumpkins
    4644 E. 9000 N, Manteno, IL. Open September - October. Phone number: 815-468-8988

Kendall County

  • Kellers Farmstand - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, pony rides, farm animals, school tours
    2500 Johnson Rd, Oswego, IL 60543. Phone: 630-554-1325. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Corn Maze, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 5pm, from mid September to last weekend of October; Farmstand and Pumpkin Patch, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm; We close October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 10, 2008) (UPDATED: October 27, 2008)
  • Knutson's Country Harvest -Apples, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, nectarines, other berries, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, other vegetables, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, Honey from hives on the farm, already-picked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    13550 Townhouse Road, Newark, IL 60541. Phone: 815-695-5905. Alternate Phone: 815 557 4629. Email: info@knutsonsharvest.com. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Newark is 30 miles straight west of Joliet Il on Route 71. We are 1 mile south of Newark on Townhouse Road Call or visit our website for directions and maps. Click here for a map and directions. Everbearing Hydroponic Strawberries Mid June Till End Of October Everbearing Red Raspberries End of June Till End Of October Black Raspberries All of July; Blueberries First of July Till Mid August; Apples Mid July Till End of October Peaches Mid July Till Mid September; Blackberries August;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We grow our Strawberries Hydroponically. They are in stacks about 4 ft high (very easy to pick, Elderly and Handicap friendly), much cleaner and more natural. See our website for pictures and details. In our store we have Fresh Pies (Regular and Sugarless), Jams, Jellies (Regular, Seedless and Sugarless), pickles available. Paddle boat rides in the summer and Wagon Rides in the Fall. (UPDATED: April 29, 2009)
    A visitor writes on December 08, 2008: "This is a wonderful place. I have come here several years now, and their hydroponic strawberries were a huge hit with my kids. They have tons of raspberries and blueberries, too. For an outing with your kids, it's a great, out of the way place, that is never too crowded. They family that runs this farm is extremely friendly and helpful, and they have our business for many years to come, so we highly recommend them. Their pie and their jam were delicious. "
  • Zuidema Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce
    14313 us Hwy 52, Newark, IL 60541. Phone: 815-736-6538. Email: zuidemafarms1@yahoo.com. Directions: We are 19 miles West of I 55 on Route 52. Also 6 miles West of Route 47 on Route 52. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October, November. Open: It is a self help stand and we have brown eggs year round. July thru September we offer vegetables. In the fall we offer squashes, pumpkins, potatoes, Indian corn, corn stalks. Payment: Cash, only. We sell fresh brown eggs all year long. We have a vegetable stand, pumpkins, squash, corn stalks, Indian corn. It is a self serve stand.

Lake County

  • Didier Farms - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    16678 West Aptakisic Road, Prairie View, IL 60069. Phone: 847-634-3291. Alternate Phone: 847-634-3295. Fax: 847-634-3298. Email: didierfarms@didierfarms.com. Open: Pumpkinfest September 25 to October 31, 2010 daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: Located at the northeast corner of Aptakisic Road and Buffalo Grove Road. Or 2 miles west of Route 21. Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own begins the beginning or middle of August and runs (weather permitting) until frost;. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: August 15, 2010)
    More: open spring for plants, summer for vegetables, fall for pumpkins, etc. Greenhouse. Also see our Photo Gallery,  Birthday Parties, and Calendar of Events pages.  Quite a lot more; check out their website!
  • Ethels Place - Pumpkins
    20475 N Quentin Rd, Palatine, IL 60074. Phone: 847-726-8080. Also, straw, cornstalks, Indian corn, Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, garland
  • Hoffman's Garden Center - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, restrooms, pony rides, petting zoo
    30699 North US Highway 12, Volo, IL 60073. Phone: (815) 344-1990. Fax: 847-566-7298. Email us at: luckygail8@aol.com. Directions: On Il. Route 12, 3/4 of a mile south of route 120, on the East side of Route 12. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Monday through Friday open 8-6. Saturday 8-5, Sunday 8-4 Corn maze is open from Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We grow our own
  • Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm - Pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, indian corn, straw bales, Broom corn, fall decorations, hay rides, corn maze, farm animals, picnic area
    13236 W. Townline Road, Waukegan, IL 60087. Phone: 847-662-5733. Email: FallHarvst@aol.com. Open: Mid September- November 1; Check website for hours.
  • Mini Earth Greenhouses - pumpkins, gourds.
    Peterson rd, Grayslake, IL, 60030. Phone: 847-223-7282. Payment: Visa, Mastercard, cash. Open: fall hours are 8-6 Monday to fri. and 9-5 sat and sun. A visitor writes: "They also grow thousand of annuals and perennials. They were just a small grower that is open to the public that's growing every day.
    They grow everything there! They have something new all the time. They have a vegetable stand with tomatoes, onions, pickles, cucumbers, 5 different squash, peppers, eggplant, bi color sweet corn and much more! they grow and sell 6 regular types of pumpkins, 11 specialty pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, Indian corn, fall planters, a wide selection of hardy mums, winter pansies and lots of other great things.    "
  • Patch 22, Ltd Pumpkins + Pony rides - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, restrooms, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    15900 W Kelly Rd NW corner of Highway 41 and Kelly Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083. Phone: 847-336-0120. Alternate Phone: 8478155579. Fax: 847-336-0145. Email: patch-22@live.com. Open: October hours for the general public Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm field trip reservations during the week for groups of 20 or more. Directions: located on Highway 41, just north of Wadsworth Road, turn west on Kelly Road. Click here for a map and directions. Saturdays + Sundays 10am to 5pm throughout October for pumpkins, straw bales corn stalks Pony rides + hayrides also available other times by reservations for groups of 20 or more book early for field trips, we fill up fast. Payment: Cash, only. also available for delivery: we offer handwalked pony rides Barnyard Buddies petting farm hayrides. (ADDED: September 21, 2009)
  • Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkins
    15 N 272 Old Sutton Road, Barrington, IL 60010. Phone: 847-426-0260. Directions: I-90 to Exit 59. Turn Right to first stop light (Rte. 72). Turn left on 72 to 1st stop light, turn right to Sutton Road. Open 9 am to 6 pm daily until October 31.
  • Susanna Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting
    24153 W. Townline Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046. Phone: 847-838-0798. Email us at: eheff10@hotmail.com. Directions: From I94, ake Route 132 West (Grand Avenue) approximately 7 miles to Route 83. Turn right (north) on Route 83 for 2 miles to Townline Road. Turn left on Townline Road, farm is on your left about 3/4 of a mile. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Family Harvest Days open weekends from September 30th through October 29th 2006, plus Columbus Day, October 9th. We are open 10 am to 6:00 p.m. Payment: Cash, only. Also have kiddie corn maze, face painting and farm animals for viewing - horses, pigs, chickens.

LaSalle County

  • Guelde Strawberries - pumpkins
    4779 E 1525th Rd, Earlville, IL 60518. Phone: (815) 246-9609 Click here for a map to our farm. We are open May, June, July, September, October. Our hours are: 7 Days a week, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, weather permitting. Hours, Season, Info, Prices, Map.
  • Land of Oz Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    3262 E. 1951 Road, Ottawa, IL 61350. Phone: 815-488-5000. Alternate Phone: 815-434-4409. Fax: 815-434-4409. Email: cfcnci@att.net. Open: Fridays - 5 pm until dark Saturdays and Sundays - Noon until dark Other times by reservation Night Hikes—$7;00 per person Advance registration only! Must have at least 6 people! Admission - $5;00 Children 5 and under free.
    Directions: Take Illinois Route 23 north from Ottawa off of I-80 to Dayton Road. Turn right (east) and go two miles. Turn left at East 19th Road and follow the signs to the Land Of Oz Corn Maze. Also look for the blue State Tourist Attraction signs on Route 23 and 71. Corn maze schedule (Weather Permitting) Weekends—August 29—October 25, 2009 Reservations for groups recommended; This maze is a Camp Fire USA North Central Illinois Council fundraiser. Payment: Cash, only. The maze trail is built in ten fabulous acres of field corn. It was painstakingly marked out and mowed by a local farmer just for your amusement. Bring your friends - bring your family and have a blast as you explore all the possibilities of trying to find your way through the corn maze. Visit this Autumn for pumpkin picking at our patch! Fall Decorations Also Available.
    (ADDED: September 22, 2009)

Livingston County

  • Jones Country Gardens - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    22055 North 800 East Road, Pontiac, IL 61764. Phone: 815-358-2585. Fax: 815-358-2585. Email: jonescountrygardens@yahoo.com. Directions: From North: Route 23 to Cornell; go 1 block past Casey's Convenience store and turn right on 6th street; go 5 miles to stop sign at County Road 800; turn left; go 1/2 mile to greenhouse on right. From South: Take I-55 North to Route 116(Pontiac/Flanagan)Exit; go West to Graymont. Turn right on Country Road 800 in Graymont; go 5 miles to greenhouse on left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Daily 10 am to 6 pm. Fall Program starts late September and runs through October 31; Hay rides to the Pumpkin field on weekends and Columbus Day. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. In the Fall we turn our beautiful wooded area into Pumpkinland where storybook scenes are set up. SpongeBob Squarepants and his Pineapple House, Winnie the Pooh and his Tree House, the Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake and her Strawberry House and Thomas the Train are just SOME of the scenes you'll see in Pumpkinland. Other areas of fun activities in Pumpkinland are: The Straw Tunnel, The Tile Tunnel, Lil' Tractor ride and Treasure Hunt. In 2008, Entry to Pumpkinland (includes hayrides on weekends) is $3.00, age 2 and under are free. (ADDED: September 16, 2008)

Marshall County

  • Schneider Orchard - fresh apples, pumpkins
    1036 County Road, 1150 North; Henry, IL 61537. Directions: 2 miles South of Henry on Rte 29, West 2 miles. Watch for signs.
  • Tanner's Orchard, Ltd. - PYO apples, pumpkins, cornmaze
    740 State Route 40, Speer, IL 61479. Email: info@tannersorchard.com. Directions: 20 miles north of Peoria on Rte. 40; by south Junction of Rte. 40 & 17. Open August thru November, Monday - Saturday, 8am-5pm. September and October 8am to 8pm, daily. 7-acre Statue of Liberty Corn Maze, The maze is open September 2 to October 30, Sunday - Friday; 10am to 6pm and Saturday; 10am to 10pm. Corn maze admission is $5 per person. Call (309)493-5442 for group pricing. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight when you come on Saturday nights! U - pick Apples and Pumpkins: apples start on September 10th and run thru October 12th. The U-pick pumpkins runs thru the month of October. Covered wagons are available on weekends to take you and your family out to the orchard and pumpkin patch. Fresh homemade Kettle Corn will be available every weekend starting September 4th. It is available in the market during the week. On weekends in September and October, we have grilled hot dogs, brats, porkchop or ribeye sandwiches. Visit the Old Market Eatery on top of the hill for lunch. You can pick a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch or from our pumpkin fence, located in front of the market along with our flowering mums. Your children will have fun running thru the squash maze or playing on Great Grandpa's Wooden train.
    A visitor writes on November 18, 2009:     "Tanners Orchard has become a family destination with fresh apples and pumpkins, a bakery, a large county farm market, wagon rides to the orchard for pick your own fruit, a corn maze and a children's playground with farm animals. I have a blast every time I visit Tanners Orchard. The people are friendly, the food is good, and the price is right. And it's fun! My husband and I are addicted and visit frequently every year."

McHenry County

  • All Seasons Orchard - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, haunted rides, haunted trail, Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    14510 Il Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098. Phone: 815-338-5637. Alternate Phone: 815-378-2403. Fax: 815-338-6479. Email: James@allseasonsorchard.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: April 05, 2010)
  • Cody's Farm - pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides
    19502 River Road, Marengo, IL 60152. Phone: (815) 482-4125. Alternate phone: (815) 276-3798. Email: codysfarmfreshvegetables@yahoo.com. There is a Pumpkin Festival, every weekend in October.  There is also an Autumn Drive with home grown vegetables/pumpkins, Fall decorations, plenty to eat, barrel rides, corn box, corn maze, pumpkin launcher, Children's tractor track, antique tractors, music and many craftors.  In the Spring, they have a Strawberry Festival in the middle of June (exact date TBD); U Pick will be available. Please email us and we will send you the exact date when it is determined. (ADDED: April 29, 2010, from their website)
  • Country Cabin Orchard - permanently closed (UPDATED: July 20, 2008)
    U-pick apple orchard (8 varieties),4820 Alden Road, Woodstock, IL.  P
  • Dave's Pumpkins - Jack 'O Lantern pumpkins, specialty pumpkins, gourds, specialty gourds, winter squash, corn shocks, straw, Indian corn, bittersweet, pie pumpkins, crafts
    9112 Algonquin Road, Huntley, IL 60142. Phone: 847-331-8676. Directions: 2 miles west of Randall Road on Algonquin Road; OR 3 miles east of Route 47 on Algonquin Road; Located on north side of road. Map. Open: daily from mid September through October 31, 8 am to 6 pm. 2005 prices: All pumpkins $4.00 each, any size, tax included!!
  • Davidson's Giant Pumkins - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted house, restrooms, farm animals
    21605 Streit Road, Harvard, IL 60033. Phone: 815-943-7042. Email: slackrobo@peoplepc.com. Open: 9 am to 9 pm, 7days a week. Directions: route 14 west to streit road make left 1mile to route 23 on corner of Streit and Route 23. Click here for a map and directions. open from 9am to 9pm Early birds welcome, Nightowls welcome. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 02, 2009)
  • Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch - Pick your own pumpkins. 
    42 W 813 Reinking Rd, Hampshire, IL.  U-pick pumpkins, petting zoo, wagon rides, decorations. Open October 1 - November 1, Daily 9am to 6PM. Phone: 708-464-5952.   
  • Grizzy's Pumpkins
    Rte. 20 and Coral Road, Marengo, IL 60152. Phone: 815-923-4250. Email: lgrismer@mc.net. Directions: from Chicago take I-90 West to Rte. 20 (Marengo Exit). West 4 miles to Pumpkin Farm or from Rte. 47 in Huntley,take Main Street West to first Stop sign then right to Rte.20 then right on Rte 20 to Pumpkin Farm. Open October 1 - October 31. Pumpkins, squash, Indian corn, gourds.
  • Harms Farm Garden Cntr - Pick your own pumpkins. 
    4727 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry, IL. Pumpkins, fresh fruit, apples, petting zoo, spook house, pumpkin x-press ride, crafts, weekend events, Christmas trees and crafts. Open seasonal times. 8am to 8PM. Call in advance. Phone: 815-385-5385. 
  • Koehn's Farm - Pumpkins, Full Petting Zoo, Pony  Rides, Sweet Corn and other various homegrown veggies
    414 South Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Phone: 815-344-1810. Directions: West of route 31 & north of wool valley road on Crystal Lake Road. Open: for vegetables mid-July through end October Open for pumpkins end of September through end October Monday to Sun 9-6. 
  • Meadow View Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, haunted corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, school tours
    17020 Streit Road, Harvard, IL 60033. Phone: 815-482-0908. Email: john@creeksideld.com. Open: Friday 5pm to 11pm Saturday 11am to 11pm Sunday 12pm to 10pm Monday - Thursday by appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. The pick-your-own pumpkin patch officially opens Sept 17th; If pumpkins are available prior to then, picking will begin earlier. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We have lots of special events for the whole family - Awana weekend, Family Fun weekend, Touch a Truck, Scout weekend, Faith music night, and more! We also offer a Haunted Maze and Haunted Hayride for the weekend of October 29-31. Check out our event schedule link on our home page. Come on down to the farm to have fun at Meadow View!. (UPDATED: August 04, 2010)
  • Prairie Sky Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, restrooms, school tours
    4914 North Union, Union, IL 60180. Phone: (815) 923-4834. Open: Everyday 10am to 5pm, Labor Day weekend to October 31. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Free admission. Please no pets in orchards. No picnic facilities. Orchard tours for school, troop, or groups are on Thursday's, please call to reserve your spot. Giant pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, pie pumpkins, white pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, gourds, squash, and mums. (UPDATED: August 29, 2010).
    A visitor writes on October 02, 2009:     "Staff was wonderful and I am sure that my family and I will be going back for years to come. Thanks, Rachel" UPDATED: October 02, 2009)
  • Richardson Corn Maze, LLC.,  - corn maze, group wagon rides, pumpkins (in season) and free campfires.
    9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081. Phone: 815-675-9729. Email: treefarm@wishcom.net. Directions: Spring Grove is on Route 12 about 6 miles west of Fox Lake. Spring Grove State Bank is at the corner and also a strip mall with a bar, restaurant, etc. Turn north on Richardson Rd. and go about 2 miles to our farm.  Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates.  24 acres, divided into three separate sections of varying challenge. Two bridges connect the mazes, and 20 checkpoints within the three sections will take guests up to three hours to discover A soybean maze will entertain the pre-school
    crowd along with the 4-H Petting Zoo which is open September 18 through October 31; Saturdays (11am-4:30pm) and Sundays (12pm-4pm). We also offer snacks (hot food starting Labor Day weekend),  Clean porta-potties are available when you start or finish your amazing trek.
  • Royal Oak Farm Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    15908 Hebron Road, Harvard, IL 60033. Phone: 815-648-4141. Fax: 815-648-4821. Email: service@royaloakfarmorchard.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Updates: Click here for updates. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November. Open: Monday to Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm U - Pick closes at 5:00 pm Closed on Sunday.
    Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Raspberries: August 1 to October 15 or first heavy frost Blackberries: September 15 to October 31 or first heavy frost Apples: August 15 to November 15 Pumpkins: September 15 to November 15 or first heavy frost. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. No admission fee Monday to Friday $3.00 Admission fee per car Saturdays, Labor Day and Columbus Day Rides in the Entertainment Area include Royal Oak Express, Royal Oak Carousel and Orchard Tours. Each require a $2.50 token. Free Playground and Petting Zoo. Group Tours and School Tours available by appointment Monday to Friday. (UPDATED: October 07, 2008)
  • Stade's Farm and Market - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo
    3709 West Miller Road, Mchenry, IL 60051. Phone: 815-675-6396. Email: veggies@stadesfarmandmarket.com. Open: Daily from 9am to 6pm mid September through end of October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Our main farm market on Miller Road is open from the beginning of May to the end of October; Our farm market on Ringwood Road and McCullom Lake Road opens when the sweet corn is ready; UPick strawberries are available from mid June to mid July; Our fall festival, Shades of Autumn, runs from mid September through the end of October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Join us every Sunday morning at 10:00am from the first Sunday in June through the end of October for outdoor contemporary Christian worship, prayer, and praise at the farm. Every Sunday, worship is led by a different local congregation. See the Worship page on our web site for our schedule. (UPDATED: June 18, 2009)
  • Tom's Farm Market and Greenhouses, Inc. - pumpkins
    Huntley, IL 60142. Directions: North on Randall Road to Algonquin Road, turn left (west) 3-one half miles. Located on north side of road OR north on Route 47 to Algonquin Road, turn right (east), go 1-one half miles. Located on north side of road. Open 9 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. Pick-Your-Own pumpkins on weekends only. Also fresh fruits and homegrown vegetables, jams, jellies and apples.
  • Von Bergen's Country Market - All homegrown on our farm, hand picked in-season vegetables including, sweet corn, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, cucumbers, green/red/yellow peppers, specialty peppers, beets, zucchini and other summer squash and more. We also grow our own muskmelons, honeydew melons, watermelons, and carry fresh fruit from Michigan and Wisconsin.
    9805 Route 173, Hebron, IL 60034. Phone: 815-648-2332. Email: vbacres@hotmail.com. Directions: Located on IL Route 173 6 miles West of Route 12 in Richmond or 2 miles East of Hebron. Open: We are open 8:30 am to 6:00 pm everyday between mid-July thru October 31. Some produce available after hours.

Ogle County

Putnam County

  • Boggios Orchard and Produce - Corn Maze, Pick Your Own pumpkins and apples. petting zoo, fresh apple cider, Indian corn, variety of squash, popcorn, and gourds.
    12087 Illinois Hwy 71, Granville, IL, 61326. Phone: 815-339-2245. and Phone: 815/339-2460. Email: info@boggiosorchardandproduce.com. Open: SUMMER HOURS Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm. Directions: From the intersection of SR (State Route) 26 and I 80 in Princeton, go east on I 80 for 4.3 miles to Exit 61/I 180. Go south on I 180 for 13.4 miles. At the Connecting Rd. exit, take the ramp for SR 71 and go east 4.9 miles to the market on the right. Open: Daily, July through mid November. Handicap Accessible; Restrooms; Hiking; Picnic area, Fresh picked vegetables and bake items. Our Orchard includes freshly picked produce, bakery, a craft store, livestock farm and local craft shows. Boggio's fruits, vegetables, petting zoo, corn mazes, pony rides and more are truly a joy for everyone in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Children will enjoy our tunnels of fun, petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, go carts and more Our bakery takes pride in making the best Apple Cider Donuts around Every year we host a craft show for local crafters to show off their new craftsNotes about the Christmas season: We are now open till Christmas Eve!!! During the Christmas Season you will find the perfect gift for anyone. We make themed gift baskets, or you can create your own. We carry a large variety of Poinsettias, perfect for the Holiday. We also make custom grave blankets, and wreaths. Get your picture with Santa on the weekends.  (UPDATED: October 17, 2009)

Rock Island County

  • Adventure Quest - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted house, haunted trail, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    3501 207th Street North, Port Byron, IL 61275. Phone: 309-523-3619. Alternate Phone: 309-523-9430. Fax: 309-523-9419. Email: dale@morrisco.com. Open: PUMPKIN PATCH Pick your own pumpkin any day in September and October; Open from 10am to 5pm; Also a selection of Gourds, Indian and Pop Corn and Gift Shop; CLOSED ON MondayS!. Directions: To map quest location use: 3501 207th North, Port Byron, Il 61275 We are not in Port Byron, IL; we are on the frontage road Parallel to interstate I80, on the east side situated between the Mississippi River and Interstate I88. Location is in not in any city, just Rock Island County with a Port Byron mailing address. Click here for a map and directions. September 10th thru October 30 Thursday, Pumkin Patch, indian corn and pop corn maze; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. September Family Days: Select and pick your own pumpkin from the “Pumpkin Patch” Try out the “Popcorn Maze” and pick an Ear for yourself. Enjoy a Zip Line Ride, Pan for Gems, Jump in the Inflatable Games Or Have a Wiener Roast. Saturdays and Sundays in September 10am – 5pm. See website for beginning dates as they change each year. October QC Haunted Forest. Every Friday & Saturday from 7pm – 11pm. We’ll scare the Yell out of You. See www.qchauntedforest.com for more information. See website for beginning dates as they change each year. (ADDED: May 17, 2010)
  • Happy Hollow U-Pick - pumpkins
    17325 - 20th Avenue North, East Moline, IL 61244. Phone: 309/496-1515. Directions: 1 mile north of the Quad City Downs or 1 mile west of the Interstate 80 and 88 interchange. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open May, October. Our hours are: Pumpkin Season, 7 days a week from 10-5. We have a Haunted Hovel in conjunction with our local Barstow Volunteer Fire Dept. Voted in the Quad Cities to be the best for the last couple of years. Weekend Evenings in October.
  • Hilltop Greenhouse - pumpkins
    11606 233rd Street West, Illinois City, IL 61259. Phone: 309-791-0411. Email us at: mmccalley@qconline.com. Directions: Between Muscatine Iowa & Rock Island Illinois. one half Mile north of Illinois City (off of hwy 92) on the national river route. The road out of IL City is called 238th Street and Loud Thunder Road And for a map to our farm, Click here. Our hours are: Pumpkins October 2 &3, 9 & 10 2004 Pumpkins October 2 &3, 9 & 10 2004 We are restoring a 100 year old dairy farm that was originally homesteaded in 1900. We have greenhouse plants from March through June, Culinary Herbs from June through September.
  • Shady Knoll Farm - Pick-Your-Own pumpkins
    3115 Dennhardt Road, East Moline, IL 61244. Directions: I-80 exit 4A west, 1 mile on Rte. 5, right on Hubbard, quick right; or call for directions. Open 10 am to 5 pm daily.

Stark County

  • See Tanner's in Marshall County

Whiteside County

  • Hop On In Cornfield MAiZE - UPDATE: September 13, 2008:
    The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
  • The Great Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, petting zoo
    16470 Black Road, Lyndon, IL 61261. Phone: 815-778-4856. Email us at: thegreatpumpkinpatch@yahoo.com. Directions: Interstate 88 to Exit 26, go North 1/2 block to Black Road turn East to farm And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: We are open September 22, through October 31st 2006 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. every day, we open by 8:30 a.m weekdays for booked schools or groups Payment: Cash, Check.
  • The Pumpkin Ranch and Corn Maize - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    11555 Albany Road, Albany, IL 61230. Phone: 309-887-4550. Email: tina@naftzgerfarms.com. Open: same. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Please call for direction (309-887-4550) or look at our website for direction. Click here for a map and directions. The Pumpkin Ranch and Corn Maize is open from September 17th through October 31st; The Haunted Corn Maize is on Saturday, October 30th from 8 pm to 11 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: August 13, 2010)
  • Selmi's - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, farm market, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    1206 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Phone: 8156263830. Fax: 8156266405. Email: selmi@essex1.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Open for the Fall Season from October 1 pm to 31st. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: August 17, 2010)

Will County

  • Bengtston Pumpkin Farm - U-pick pumpkin farm, hayrides, pony rides, corn maze, hay rides, pig races, and more
    13341 West 151 St, Lockport, IL.  Phone: 708-301-3276. Open: October 10am to 8PM. Admission charged. Tractor pulled Hayrack ride, pumpkins (of course!), a completely animated Haunted Barn, a giggling animated Fun Barn, the "famous" action-packed Pig Races (running 10x a day on the 1/2 hour),an adorable Petting & Feeding Zoo, The Giant Crazy Corn Maizey & Pony Rides. Enjoy a variety of entertaining animation throughout the barnyard and farm. Sing along with the animated singing chickens at "The Grand Ole' Poultry", The Pumpkin Launcher, the Flying Frogs ride, a Train Ride, "The See-Through Skeleton Band" playing daily, Farm Animals, Straw Tunnel, the Honey Pots T-Cup ride, Pony Rides, the Frog Hopper Ride, "Moulin Rouge Chickens on a Hot Tin Roof. Be sure to see the all new animated "Prairie Dogs" performing live at the Pig Races 10x daily! Also farm animals, custom shop and concession stand.  (Occasionally misspelled "Bengston" or "Bengston's")(UPDATED: February 17, 2009)
    A visitor writes on October 25, 2009: "I will agree this place is OVERLY commercialized..I have been here once before, and while it is "nice", it is ridiculously overpriced..I mean to pay $30.00 (could be a little more) just for myself, husband and daughter to walk THRU THE DOOR, not including the prices of pumpkins or other things..it's ridiculous..There are plenty of pumpkin patches in the chicagoland area with nearly the same amentities that don't charge an entrance fee anywhere near to that magnitude, or don't charge an entrance fee at all..Bengtston's Pumpkin Patch is WAY overpriced..save your money for the actual pumpkins or other things you want to buy and not ridiculous profits into their own pockets."
    A visitor writes on October 06, 2009: "I live behind this farm - it has changed alot in the last 10 years - it is now very commercial and expensive. They haven't had a u-pick section in years, they no longer grow their own pumpkins at all, they are shipped in. The "hay-rides" don't have any hay-its just a tractor pulled people-mover.
    A visitor writes on February 17, 2009: "I absolutely love this place... They have tons of stuff here like a hayride that takes you out to the pumpkin patch, a haunted barn, a fun barn, a halloween shop, pig races, a corn maze, many animated displays, rides, food, a pumpkin launcher, pony rides, a petting zoo, fake cows you can milk, and more. It is definitely the most popular pumpkin farm in the Cook County area and was even voted the best pumpkin farm in the chicagoland area. I have been going here with my family for close to 20 years now and it is honestly one of my favorite places in the world. There is a wide variety of activities and it is just a wonderful atmosphere(although it does get very crowded at times). I love watching the animated scenes and the pig races are also entertaining. The haunted barn has some really cool scenes as well. The fun barn is great for younger kids."
    A visitor writes on July 17, 2008: "Bengston's is very commercial. While there may be some u-pick pumpkins mainly there are just big piles of pumpkins that we doubted were grown there. If you are looking for an old fashioned lazy farm atmosphere this is not it. It is just an expensive mechanical mayhem.  My family and I were very disappointed with our visit to pick apples. We were each charged a "field fee" of $3 a person PLUS the cost of our apples. We had to pay $12 before we even picked an apple! My husband was so outraged he wanted to leave but we had already promised our 3 and 5 year old children we were picking apples. The only varieties they had were standard "store type" kinds like Braeburn and Delicious. The trip ended up costing us close to $40 for 2 bags of apples. Never go again!"
  • Bultema Farms and Greenhouses - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    29348 S. Klemme Rd, Beecher, IL 60401. Phone: 708-946-2199. Fax: 708-946-1644. Email: bultema5@airbaud.net. Directions: 394 south to Rt 1 stay south to Indiana Ave in Beecher, IL go East to 4th crossroad (watch for signs) this is S. Klemme go back North 1 mile we are on the west side of South Klemme. Open: Monday to Friday 12pm to 6pm Saturday 9am to 6pm Closed Sunday Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Entrance Fee on Saturdays only includes all attractions: bounce house, haunted house, pet the animals, corn maze & straw maze.
    Comments from visitors:
    A visitor writes on October 06, 2009: "I live behind this farm - it has changed alot in the last 10 years - it is now very commercial and expensive. They haven't had a u-pick section in years, they no longer grow their own pumpkins at all, they are shipped in. The "hay-rides" don't have any hay-its just a tractor pulled people-mover. "
    Does anyone else have a comment, positive or negative? Write me. I'd suggest calling to confirm any fees before you go.
  • Butterprint Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    24936 S. 80th Avenue, Monee, IL 60449. Phone: 708-534-8801. Email: butterprintfarm@att.net. Open: Hours of operation: weekends from 10am till 6pm; School group tours weekdays; Times are flexible. Directions: Butterprint Farm is 35 miles south of Chicago off of I57. Take I 57 to the Monee-Manhattan exit. Turn right ,heading West for 3 miles to 80th avenue. Following the signs, turn right going north to the farm on top of the hill.
    Click here for a map and directions. Open to the general public on weekends 10am to 6pm in October School group tours available weekdays by registration for October. Payment: Cash, only. There is much to see and do on the Butterprint Farm " winner of a Native Landscaping Award from the U.S.E.P.A. and the Chicago Wilderness Coelition. Live Entertainment on weekends, puppet shows, rubber ducky races, barrel car rides, early farm museum and nature center, and much more.
    (UPDATED: August 14, 2009)
    See comments about this farm here!
  • Dollinger Family Farm - pumpkins and fall decorations
    7420 E. Hansel Road, Minooka, IL 60447. Phone: 815-467-6766 or 815-467-4698. Email: info@dollingerfarms.com. Our farm has been in the family since 1852. We invite you to come and share our farm during Pumpkin Season and for the Antique Steam and Tractor Show. Come and find your perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or making a pie. Whether you like fat ones, tall ones, round, smooth or warty, Dollinger Family Farm has the pumpkin for you. Prices range from $1 to $9 depending on size. We also have apples, Indian Corn, gourds, squash, corn shocks, straw bales and mini pumpkins. open September 25th to October 31.
  • Garden Patch Farms & Orchard - Apples, pumpkins, straw maze, hayrack rides
    14154 W. 159th Street , Homer Glen, IL 60491. Phone: 708-301-7720. Email us at: sales@gardenpatchfarms.com. Directions: garden patch is located on 159th Street (Route 7) 1 mile east of Cedar Road and 1 mile west of Parker Road in Homer Glen, Illinois. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open May, June, July, August, September, October. Our hours are: Monday thru Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm specific harvesting dates are provided at our web-site events calendar. Fall activities include pumpkins, jump castle and straw maze, hayrack rides. Many other fruits and vegetables, unusual included, available at fruit stand.
  • Johansen Farms - pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, pony rides, train rides, farm animals
    710 West Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440-1755. Phone: 630-759-8711. Open: . Spring/Summer Fall Festival and Petting Zoo: Open Daily, 9:00am - 7:00pm, Sept. 15 - Oct. 31 Christmas trees/decorations: November 28 - December 21.  Zoo Admission in 2009 is: Weekdays $7.50, Weekends and Oct 12th Columbus Day $10.50, 23 months and younger are FREE.
    Zoo Weekend Attractions:
    • Free Pony Rides (Oct. Only)
    • Free Train Rides at Pumpkin Junction
    • Free Hayrides
    • Free Two Story Airslides
    • Free Jump in the Giant Castle
    • Free Toddlers Jumping Jail
    • Free Toddler Slide
    • Free Toddler Jumpin Playroom
    • NEW Noah's Ark Challenge
    Zoo Every Day Attractions:
    • Free Hay Rides
    • Huge Two Story Airslide
    • Free Toddlers Jumping Jail
    • Free Toddler Slide
    • Free Toddler Jumpin Playroom
    • Train Rides M-F after 3pm
    • Baby Chicks To Be Held
    • The Amazing Corn Maze
    • Fun In The Hay Tunnel
    • Goat Mountain
    • Over 500 Animals
    • Rabbit Hotel
    • Souvenir Shop
    • Concession Area
    • Handicap Access
    All of the above attractions are FREE and unlimited with Paid Zoo Admission. Weather Permitting. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 03, 2009)
    A visitor writes on September 03, 2009:     "We love the fall festival and petting zoo."
  • Konow's Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo
    16849 S. Cedar Rd., Homer Glen, IL. Phone: 708-301-8845. Email: konows@konowscornmaze.com. Open: September 27- October 30- Everyday 11 am to 7pm. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the Corn Maze. Call for group/school rates. All farm fun-no ghouls, ghosts or goblins. Ask about our evening campfires! Visit our shopping area! Pumpkins, straw bales, corn stalks, and fall decorations-we have plenty to chose from! Free with admission: Straw Bale Playground-Petting Zoo-Hayrides-Cornfield Bouncer-Huge Corn Pit-Tryke Track-Large Maze-Small Maze for the Kids-Cow Train Express-Jumping Pillow Coupon for $1.00 off each admission up to 6 people (not valid on group/school rates)-Save up to $6.00.
    A visitor writes on October 15, 2009: "Had a blast, has everything, been to all the other farms for years, glad I made it to the best this year! We loved the Giant outdoor Jumping Pillow, Corn Bin Bury yourself, and Simple Hay Bales. Not to mention the Corn Maze, Hay Rides, Cow Trains, Big Trikes, petting zoo, water pump duck races. Great Admission price and price for Hot Dogs, Pizza, and drinks. You and your kids will love it. 5 STARS! I-55 South to I-355 South to US7 (157) East about 1 mile turn right at radio/cell tower, about 1 mile on left.  about 30 minutes from western Cook. Click here for a Google map and directions"
    A visitor writes on October 06, 2009: "Konow's Corn Maze is a fun, more traditional family place and more low key (compared to Bengtston's), with actual hay on their rides and the corn maze can't be topped. They had a corn pit near the concession stand for the kids to play in, not sure if it's still there but the kids love it
    A visitor writes on October 12, 2008:     "10 Acres of Maze Fun. We are going today-came highly recommended." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 12, 2008)
  • Round Barn Farm - Manhattan Park District Fall Fun Fest-A one-day event held on a Saturday in mid-October (Oct. 18th in 2008) from 12 noon-8 p.m. Wine Tasting Festival in September.
    24115 S. U. S. 52, Manhattan, IL 60442. Directions: 4 one half miles South of I-80. Get off at Briggs Street Exit - turn left and go 4 one half miles to farm. Open: Not open daily at this time only for October 18th Event; as they expand will have park district set hours. Daily in October, 9:30 am to 6 pm. Phone: 815-478-3324. Festivities will begin at 12:00 noon with a grand opening ceremony at 1:00 pm. A variety or food vendors and crafters will be selling their products throughout the event. A donation fee of $10.00 for 18 yrs. & up and $5.00 for ages 4 through 17 will be charged per person. 3 yrs. and under are free! Some of the activities included for the whole family: CORN MAZE-TRAIN RIDES-INFLATABLE PUMPKIN JUMPY-MUSIC (DJ/Live Band)- Games-Live Demos-Hay Rides-Pony Rides-Food Vendors-Magician-Fortune Teller-Crafters-Farmers Market-Cow Milking (simulated)-Ferris Wheel (addl. charge)-Duck Race for Open Space and much more!  (UPDATED: October 12, 2008)
    A visitor writes on October 10, 2008:     "They have been closed for 2 years to renovate the grounds. Looks very nice. Luck of the Duck Race for Open Space: Purchase your Duck(s) today at the Program Center 397 State Street! Ducks are $5.00 each and can be purchased also at the fest until 1:30pm. Ducks will be entered in Adult and Children's Duck Race for Open Space at Fall Fun Fest at 2:00pm. First, Second, and Third Place Prizes Awarded in each race!" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 10, 2008)
  • Settler's Pond -Click here to see their listing under Cook County (They are on the Cook/Will county line)
  • Siegel's Cottonwood Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    17250 S. Weber Road, Lockport, IL 60441. Phone: 800-304-FARM. Fax: 815-729-2693. Email: haunt57@aol.com. Open: seven days a week 10 am to 6pm Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
  • Tom and Zachs Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
    15725 W Bruce Road, Lockport, IL 60441. Phone: 815-838-6816. Email: tommcnamara07@gmail.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in August, October. Open: Everyday, 8 am to 6 pm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 19, 2008) (UPDATED: September 26, 2009)
    A visitor writes on October 31, 2008: "Tom and Zach's Pumpkin Patch was exactly what we were looking for! Perfect size patch for our 14 month old son. Tom was so very nice and welcoming along with his welcoming committee, which were two adorable 6 month old kittens that greet you. We were able to pull our son in their wagon, look for pumpkins for as long as we like, and cut them ourselves. You can't beat the price for their pumpkins and the great experience we had. It was truly a happy day and a fantastic memory we will always cherish. Thank you Tom, hope to see you next year! "
  • Windmill Acres - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    3361 E Brunswick Rd, Beecher, IL 60401. Phone: 7082782870. Alternate Phone: 7089462870. Fax: 7089462870. Email: windmillacres1@hotmail.com. Open: See website for hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Greenhouse Garden Center open April through July Fall activities September through October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: August 19, 2008) (UPDATED: August 28, 2009)

Winnebago County

  • Curran's Orchard - Tart Cherries (on dwarf trees) Apples (on dwarf trees), raspberries, straw maze, hayrides and pumpkins.
    6385 Kilburn Ave. (Rt. 70), , Rockford, IL, 61101. Phone: 815-963-7848 . Email us at: p.d.curran@att.net. Open for Cherry picking in summer and for Apples in Fall. Raspberries: pick your own in August - October. Tart Cherries, pick your own in late June - early July. Pumpkins, enjoy picking that perfect pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, or chose from our pre-picked pumpkins. Complimentary hay wagon rides through the orchard on weekends. Evening wagon rides for groups (by reservation only). Mini straw bales maze! School Tours! A petting corral with farm animals for the kids to enjoy. A glass observation bee hive in the sales barn with live bees (don't worry, the bees are enclosed in the glass hive). Great tasting jams, apple butter, salad dressings, and real maple syrup. Restrooms & picnic area available. September thru November: 9:00am - 6:00pm, six days a week (closed Mondays). November thru December: 9:00am - 5:00pm, six days a week (closed Mondays).
  • Galesburg Scarecrow Festival - scarecrow contest
    Phone: 800-916-3330. Email: visitors@visitgalesburg.com. October 4 and 5, in Standish Park, features a scarecrow contest with five categories: historical, whimsical, children’s, local business and traditional.  Visitors along the drive vote for the category winners among the hundreds of scarecrows.
  • Lockwood Park Haunted Hayride - scary hayrides
    5209 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL. Phone: 815-987-8809 30-min scary hay rides.

Events and festivals:

  • 11th Annual Long Grove Apple Fest  - hosts a bevy of apple-inspired treats.
    Long Grove, IL. Phone: 847-634-0888. Event dates: October 3-5.
  • Fall Fest on the Rock - musical entertainment, antiques and collectibles, and a horseshoe tournament.
    Utica, IL. Phone: 815-626-0025. Event dates: September 27 and 28, between Rock Falls and Sterling in Utica.
  • Apple and Pork Festival - Museum tours, apple and pork delicacies, antiques and live entertainment.
    Clinton, IL. Phone: 217-935-3364. Event dates: September 27 and 28, in Clinton, DeWitt County.
  • Anna’s Apple Festival - old-fashioned rope swing, a 40-foot slide and apple butter-making demonstrations.
    Anna, IL. Phone: 618-833-5533. Event dates: September 27 and 28.

 

Complete Water Bath Canner Kit

This is the same type of  standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce.
This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, six pint jars with lids and rings, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except more jars and lids!
 

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