2024 Chicago and Northeastern Illinois - Corn Mazes and More.org

Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Chicago and Northeastern Illinois, sorted by county. Some are huge corn mazes with hayrides, pumpkins, corn cannons, inflatables and others are simple corn mazes with little else.  Most also 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 cannon, cow train, inflatables, farm animals, pumpkin patch or zip lines.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. A LWAYS call before you go to confirm whether they are open this year and any requirements, they don't always report changes to me, and many closed permanently due to the covid lockdowns!

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Updates for April 2024

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Corn mazes, sorted by county

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Boone County

• Country Memory Trail - corn maze, hayrides
  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. Note: I have not seen updated information about this in 5 years, so CALL before you go!
• The Lindberg Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, Pick your own pumpkins, hay rides, pony rides, playground, inflatables, petting zoo, more
  3178 Hwy 173, Caledonia, IL. Phone: 815-765-2587. Open: September - end of October, 9AM - 7PM daily. Directions: 5 miles East of the intersection of state highway 173 and Interstate 90. We're located at the intersection of route 173 and Wyman School road in Boone County Illinois. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. The Pumpkin Patch offers a safe and fun family atmosphere. Come out to our farm this fall. This is not a scary haunted place.  Pumpkins, pony and wagon rides, haunted house, witches, scarecrows, Halloween costumes, cornstalk maze and autographed copies of Frank Fiorello's latest pumpkin book. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Formerly called Fiorello's. (UPDATED: September 21, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 29, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: August 20, 2014)  (UPDATED: October 28, 2009)
• Susie's Garden Patch - Follows organic practices, corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, 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; Pumpkin Fill Up on Columbus Day Weekend; October 11, 12 and 13th (2015 dates). 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.  We offer a corn path for the little ones. Special Event: There is No Membership or Admission Fee for anything. Click here for our Facebook page. What is Pumpkin Fill Up? Pumpkin Fill Up started when Eagle Grocery Store Closed. With no place to market our Fall crops, we sat down did some brain storming and vola!! Pumpkin Fill Up: you can pick you favorite pumpkin at wholesale pricing. $ 3 ea. Free Admission. There is a simple corn maze and corn path. (free) You drive your car out and start your adventure. Gourds, squash, mini pumpkins, pie pumpkins. Pony Rides are available on Saturday and Sunday. (UPDATED: September 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: February 02, 2012)
• The Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, corn cannon, we also have pie pumpkins, horse-drawn hay rides, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  3178 Highway 173, Caledonia, IL 61011. Phone: 815-765-2587. Fax: 847-415-2694. Open: Everyday in September from  9:00 am to 6:00 pm and in October from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Directions: 5 miles East of the intersection of state highway 173 and Interstate 90. We're located at the intersection of route 173 and Wyman School road in Boone County Illinois. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. The Pumpkin Patch offers a safe and fun family atmosphere. Come out to our farm this fall. This is not a scary haunted place.  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) UPDATED: October 28, 2009)

Cook County

• Delairs Cornstalk Farm - haunted corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
  13901 Wolf Road, Orland Park, IL 60467. Phone: (708) 785-9532. Email: racegirlkmbd@aol.com. Open: From mid-September to late October, the farm will close for the season on Monday October 28th; The farm opens daily at 11:00am till dusk 7 days per week. 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. 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. Also haunted corn maze, pumpkins, homemade jellies and more. Stroll through the a craft barn, choose a custom-painted pumpkin, or purchase fresh apples and gourds. (UPDATED: September 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: October 24, 2008)  (ADDED: July 27, 2008)
• Forest View Farms - horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted rides, haunted trail, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival,  restrooms, picnic area, face painting, 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 (5300 w. 167th St), Tinley Park, IL 60477. Phone: 708-560-0306. Alternate Phone: 888-560-0306. Fax: 708-560-0236. Email: info@fvfarms.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Forest View Farms, Equestrian Center is located 25 minutes southwest of Chicago in the Tinley Park-Oak Forest area, conveniently located on 167th Street between Central and Cicero. We are 1/2 of a mile from I-57,1 mile from I-80 and 4 miles from I-294. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We offer a heated barn and a heated indoor arena along with two outdoor arenas and several turnouts. The farm is contiguous to the Cook County Forest Preserve that provides our boarders and trail-riders with direct access to miles of forest preserve trails. We offers boarding, lessons, summer camp, trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, horse-drawn vehicles, group events, birthday parties, petting zoo and our famous fall festival and haunted hay ride. Riding Lessons are offered all year in a heated facility. The Pumpkin Patch is open to School Groups, Scout Troops and Birthday Parties Only, October 3rd to October 30th from 10:00 to 5:00 pm. Closed on Mondays (except for holidays). Includes petting farm, hayride and pumpkin. Pony rides available at an additional cost. Call for pricing.(UPDATED: September 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (ADDED: January 25, 2010)  (UPDATED: September 07, 2010)
• Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center - kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, pig races, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Jumping pillow, haunted house,
  40 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010. Phone: 847-428-6727. Fax: 847-428-6850. Email: suem@pumpkinfarms.com. Open: Sept 19th -October 31st; Attraction Daily 9am - 6pm; Farm Market Mon - Friday 9am-7pm; Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm; Columbus Day 9am-6pm; Halloween Day Open 9am-3pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Located 1 mile west of Barrington Road on Higgins Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: April 29, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (ADDED: January 03, 2013) 
• Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest - Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, Hay ride, Ferris wheel, Pumpkin bounce house,
  2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614. Phone: 312-742-2000. Email: guestservices@lpzoo.org. Open: Fall Fest on Fridays–Sundays, October 2–4, 9–11 and 16–18, and Monday, October 12th. Country Fun Without Leaving the City. A bounty of seasonal family fun awaits visitors at the zoo’s first Fall Fest. This new, harvest-themed event will feature a variety of attractions across the main zoo grounds and at the Farm-in-the-Zoo. Here’s a taste of other activities: hay mountain, Ferris wheel, Pumpkin bounce house, Fun slide, Pumpkin carvers, Strolling entertainers, Sing-alongs for kids, Animal chats and learning stations. Free admission. Activity tickets: $3 for 1; $27 for 10; $51 for 20. Pumpkins will be sold at the pumpkin patch from October 1–31.  (ADDED: September 23, 2015, JBS)
• Odyssey Fun Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train rides, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, pig races, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, Zombie paintball, Bounce house, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  19112 S Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Phone: 708-429-3800. Email: info@odysseyfunfarm.com. Open: September 28th - October 27, 7 day a week from 10:00am - 6:00pm; Zombie Safari Hay Ride Opens on Friday the 13th, 7/13; Join us every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 13th - October 27th, 7:00pm - Midnight (Closed Sunday during September). Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-80 take the Harlem South Exit and then at the second light make a left and you cant miss us!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. CClick here for our Facebook page.. (UPDATED: September 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (ADDED: September 26, 2011)
• Settlers Pond Shelter - haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  1301 E. Offner Road, Beecher, IL 60401. Phone: 708-663-8103. Email: pinky@settlerspondshelter.net. Open: October 1st through Halloween, October 31 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 Days a Week. Directions: From Chicago (or southern suburbs): Take 394 south Goodenow Road west (right) Stoney Island Avenue north (right) Offner Road east (right). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.  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. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 23, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: September 17, 2013) (UPDATED: August 13, 2012)(ADDED: September 28, 2008)

DeKalb County

• Johnson's Pumpkins - corn maze, pumpkins
  1765 West State Street, Sycamore, IL Phone 815-895-3752. Email: Dean@johnsonspumpkinsandmaze.com. Open: Corn Maze Hours: Open on weekends starting September 25th - October 31st 2015. (weather permitting); Fridays 5-9:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Columbus Day 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Pumpkin Stand Open Daily, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Directions: located 1 mile west of Sycamore, Illinois at the corner of State Rt. 64 and Motel Road.  (ADDED: September 23, 2015, JBS)
• Jonamac Orchard, Inc. - corn maze, pumpkins, Apples, 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. Corn Maze is open from September 5th through November 1st on Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Click Here for information about our Haunted Corn Maze. (UPDATED: September 16, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: May 25, 2014, from their website) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website)
• Yaeger's Farm Market - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, 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. Open: October 3 to October 25 on Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 11am to 5pm.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. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. We offer tractor rides to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own on Saturday, Sunday and Columbus day in the Oct 3-25. The rides are from 9-4:30 on Saturdays and Columbus Day and 11-4:30 on Sundays. We have a one acre playland area that includes a corn maze, farm animals, straw pyramid, wooden ship, train, and castle, bounce house and inflatable castle (weather permitting). The hayrides are also weather permitting. There are also plenty of pumpkins to choose from on our lawn.  (UPDATED: September 25, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: March 02, 2009)

DuPage County

• Abbey Farms & The Nagel Emporium - corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, playground, pedal karts, jumping pillow
  2855 Hart Road, Aurora IL, 60502. Phone: 630-966-7775. Email: info@abbeyfarms.org. Open: Pumpkin Daze & Store Season: September 19 – October 31; Seasonal Store / Bakery: Daily 10AM – 6 PM (7 days a week season open to close); Park Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday – Friday 10AM – 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday Night Maze: 6 PM – 10 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM. Most farm activities are included in your paid admission. No need to purchase tickets for an extra hay ride or longer stay! A general admission purchase allows you to stay through the night! However, some specialty attractions are available at a minimal extra cost.All of the following farm activities are available from open till 6 pm when the farm changes to ‘night admission’: pedal go karts, craft beer tent, fire pits, petting zoo, hayrides, pony rides, playground, kids ziplines, jumping pillow.  (ADDED: October 3, 2015, JBS)
• Sonny Acres Farm -  Hay rides, haunted houses, Petting Zoopumpkins,
  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. Haunted Barn, Dizzy Zone, Spook Shed, Petting Zoo, Hayride, Kiddie Koral, Photo Booth, Potty Pitch, Country Store, Costume Shop, Roasted Corn, Lemonade, Elephant Ears, Dori's Food Truck
  Carnival, Giant Slide, Pony Wheel Ride, Giant Swing, Spinning Pumpkins, Kiddie Train & 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.  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. Petting Zoo - weekends in October -  Children can interact with and feed the animals. 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. (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website)
  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!"

Ford County

Grundy County

• Dollinger's Pumpkin Farm - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, we also have pie pumpkins, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  7420 East Hansel Road, Channahon, IL 60410. Phone: 815-467-4698. Alternate Phone: 815-467-6766. Email: dollingerfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: Daily, from 10 am to 6:30 pm, September 21 to October 30. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Pumpkins, gourds and specialty pumpkins harvested from the field. FREE Admission! Gift Shop includes homemade canned goods, unique halloween and fall decorations, taffy apples, specialty caramels, fudge, chocolate dipped pretzels. See how bees make honey in our bee barn, see how the Indians lived in our teepee. Mums, corn stalks and hay bales are also for sale. On the weekend join us for food, hot apple cider, horse drawn hay rides, steam train rides and face painting (tickets required).  (UPDATED: September 08, 2016) (UPDATED: March 03, 2015) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: May 17, 2011)

Iroquois County

Kane County

• Abbey Farms of Marmion Abbey - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, 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! Tuesday – Friday 10AM – 6 PM; Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM; Saturday Night Maze: 6 PM – 10 PM; Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM; Closed Monday; Last entry 1 hour before close; Limited attractions on Weekdays; Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Saturday & Sunday only, weather permitting; Beer Tent Hours are Saturday 12PM – 9:30PM and Sunday 12PM – 5:30PM, All alcoholic beverages must remain within the tent premises. 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. (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (ADDED: October 18, 2009)
• Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, pig races, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  42w813 Reinking Rd, Hampshire, IL 60140. Phone: 847-464-5952. Email: Hollyp@pumpkinfarms.com. Open: Fall Festival begins on September 20th Mon - Sun 9am - 6pm; October hours are Mon - Friday 9am-6pm; Sat & Sun 9am-6pm; Columbus Day 9am-6pm; Attraction 9am-6pm daily; Halloween 9am-3pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: I90 west to Route 47. Exit left to farm. Click here for a map and directions. . Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: September 23, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: April 29, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: January 03, 2013)  (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 Monday to Friday $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 - corn maze, Pick-your-own pumpkins, Apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Jumping pillow, haunted trail, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  1n318 Watson Road, Maple Park, IL 60151. Phone: 815-827-5200. Fax: 815-827-4100. Open: 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday 9:00 to 6:00. Sunday 10 am to 6 pm; September 19 through Halloween; then November - December dail from 10am - 5pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. 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. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: May 02, 2012)

  Approximate Ripening Dates: Please call 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 September 18, 2010: "My boyfriend and I decided to go out to this farm last year to get a pumpkin and do some apple picking. We drove from downtown and had a blast, even though its geared more towards families with children (and we don't have any). We will definitely be going back this year..... maybe for a tree as well!"
  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."
• Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm & Produce - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, kiddie (mini) corn maze,
  4s041 Merrill Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Phone: 815-901-6887. Alternate Phone: 815-764-5124. Email: sugargrove.pumpkinfarm@gmail.com . Open: Opens on Labor Day; Open 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm; Special Hours: October 31 from 9am to 3pm; November 1 to November 5 Open from 10am to 4pm; November 6 Closed for the Season. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Visit our website for wholesale pumpkins. Entry, activities and corn maze are complimentary. No public restrooms. We're a small vintage dairy farm turned pumpkin patch. Perfect for small groups of 25 of less such as but not limited to, Scout Troops, Daycares, Preschools, etc. We have over 55 varieties of quality pumpkins and gourds. 9" mums, corn stalk bundles, straw bales, broom corn and ornamental corn varieties. Pumpkins available outside in the yard as well as inside our early 1930s dairy barn. (UPDATED: January 13, 2017) (UPDATED: October 18, 2015) (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: September 19, 2013)

Kankakee County

• Vana's Pumpkin Land - corn maze, pumpkins, straw or hay bale maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, 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. Open: I suspect they have gone out of business; their website is gone. Directions: 7 miles West of Kankakee on Route 17. And for a map to our farm, click here. In October, Pumpkin Land is open every day. On Sat & Sun, Pumpkin Land holds its Fall Festival weekends. Each weekend feature a different special attraction. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Gourds, jack-be-little, white pumpkins, bird houses, banana squash, and so forth. (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: October 18, 2008)

Kendall County

• Andersons FUN-E Farm -  horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Bounce house, haunted house, haunted rides, haunted trail,
  508 Il 126, Plainfield, IL 60453. Phone: 888-352-5837. Email: andersonsfunefarm@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 6pm from September 28 to October 30; Haunted hayrides is open Thursday to Sunday from dusk to 10pm, Later is possible from October 1 to the 31st. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: July 22, 2013)
• Kellers Farmstand Oswego - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, straw or hay bale maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides,
  2500 Johnson Road, Oswego, IL 60543. Phone: 630-219-8194. Open: Saturdays and Sundays; Weekends September 19 - October 31 (Plus open Columbus Day, Monday, October 12) 9:00am - 6:00pm. Your admission includes: 13-acre Corn Maze, rope maze, hay wagon ride, animal barn, pedal tractors, kids straw maze, grainboxes, and a large kids play area with pirate ship, castle, train, tractor, truck and more! Oswego Farm's pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch and the pick-your-own Apple Orchard are the only activities open 9:00 to 6:00 weekdays. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website)  (ADDED: September 10, 2008) (UPDATED: October 27, 2008) (UPDATED: October 17, 2012)

Lake County

• Didier Farms - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, pig races, we also have pie pumpkins, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. Phone: 847-634-3291. Alternate Phone: 847-634-3295. Fax: 847-634-3298. Email: didierfarms@didierfarms.com. Open: Daily 9 am to 6 pm until Halloween. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 2 miles west of Route 21, on Aptakisic Road, or 2 miles east of Route 83, on Aptakisic Road. Located on the northeast corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Aptakisic Road in Prairie View/Lincolnshire, Illinois. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. New this year! Pumpkin Play Land - Farm Obstacle Course. Also daily weekday sp ecials - Call for details. Homemade Apple Cider and Pumpkin Donuts made daily!. (UPDATED: September 17, 2014)  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (UPDATED: September 20, 2012)(UPDATED: July 21, 2011)
  
• Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  13236 W. Townline Road, Waukegan, IL 60087. Phone: 847-662-5733. Email: FallHarvst@aol.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 8 pm; Saturday 10 am to 10 pm; Sunday 10 am to 7 pm; Extended hours on Columbus Day weekend, please see our website. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Located 10 minutes northeast of Gurnee Mills and Six Flags. Click here for a map. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Family fun and agriculture education rolled into one great farm. Pumpkins, corn stalks, Indian corn, straw bales, honey, squash, fall decorations available mid September through Halloween. Some pumpkins available in November. Groups, school tours, Scouts & youth groups are welcome with reservations. (UPDATED: August 10, 2023 JBS)
• Patch 22, Ltd Pumpkins + Pony rides - horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, 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: 847-815-5579. Fax: 847-336-0145. Email: patch-22@live.com. Open: For the month of October we will be open to the public on both Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am until 5:00pm; Including Columbus Day this year!
  No charge for admission or parking; 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. (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: September 21, 2009)
• Susanna Farms - corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, 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: eheff10@hotmail.com. Open: Susanna Farms will not be opening for the 2015 season. Thank you all for your love and support over the years!. 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. Payment: Cash, only. Also have kiddie corn maze, face painting and farm animals for viewing - horses, pigs, chickens. (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website)
• Volo Auto Museum Fall Fest - Trolley Rides with Ghost stories based on ACTUAL FACTS of Volo History and Hauntings, restrooms, gift shop, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area, school tours
  27582 Volo Village Rd, volo, IL 60073. Phone: 815-385-3644. Email: brian@volocars.com. Open: The Fall Fest is ONE DAY ONLY; October 31st in 2015 from 11 am to 2 pm, but the museum is open 10 am to 5 pm, seven days a week. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover . Volo Auto Museum is an attraction built from an old 1848 dairy farm. The original farm house is a private residence and the barn was converted to an antique mall. The rest of the property was developed into an auto museum. The old barn was featured on Discovery Channel because it is haunted.(UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (ADDED: September 20, 2011, suggested by a visitor)
  A visitor writes on September 20, 2011: "It\'s amazing! Great way to spend the whole day with the entire family!"

LaSalle County

Livingston County

Marshall County

• Tanner's Orchard, Ltd. - corn maze, PYO apples, pumpkins,
  740 State Route 40, Speer, IL 61479. Phone: (309) 493-5442. Email: info@tannersorchard.com. Open: July & August, M-Sa 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed on Sunday; then in September & October: daily 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (U-Pick open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily). and in November: M-Sa 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and closed on Sunday. Click here for dates and hours. Directions: 20 miles north of Peoria on Rte. 40; by south Junction of Rte. 40 & 17. Corn maze admission is $5 per person. Call 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. (UPDATED: September 24, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: October 26, 2011, from their website)
  A visitor writes on September 16, 2012: "I have been going to Tanner's since I was a little girl and now take time out to drive my family a fair distance to visit them every year. We absolutely love the variety of activities, food choices, market items and fun we have when there. I have also taken my girl scouts to do their tour for kids, however they are strict in scheduling these only during their designated time. The tour is a great option and provides a lot. Covered wagon rides out to the orchard and pumpkin patch, samples of donuts and cider (1 donut per person and Gallon(s) of cider, color books, behind scene tour of packing, storing, cider making areas, etc. plus access to the back 40 activity/playground area is included in the price. "
  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 - corn maze, pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train rides, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, corn cannon, pig races, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, ziplines, pedal kart track, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  14510 Il Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098. Phone: 815-338-5637. Email: info@allseasonsorchard.com. Open: Corn maze opens Labor Day weekend; Pumpkin patch opens mid-September; Pumpkins available starting late September. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From Chicago. Take I-90 West towards O’Hare/Rockford. Exit on IL-47 toward Woodstock. Take a right onto IL-47N and continue for approximately 9 miles. When you see IL-176E (right turn), keep continuing on IL-47N. The next stoplight is IL-176W, turn left. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles. All Seasons is located on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: February 14, 2017)
• All Seasons Orchard - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, cow train rides, kiddie (mini) corn maze, pig races, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Bounce house, Jumping pillow, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, Inflatables/bounce house, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  14510 Il Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098. Phone: 815-338-5637. Email: info@allseasonsorchard.com. Open: daily rain or shine from August 29 to November 1; Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm; Saturday, Sunday, Labor Day and Columbus Day from 10am to 6pm; See website for more details. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: August 09, 2013) (UPDATED: April 05, 2010)
• Cody's Farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides
  19502 River Road, Marengo, IL 60152. Phone: (815) 568-7976. Alternate phone: (815) 276-3799. 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. (UPDATED: April 29, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: July 01, 2011) (ADDED: April 29, 2010, from their website) 
  A visitor writes on October 02, 2011: "Excellent little farm. Went on Saturday 10/01--not crowded at all! Delicious apple donuts, cider and good looking produce, especially pumpkins. Reasonable prices. They carry a few crafts and goat milk bath products. I will be back for the Autumn Drive!"
• Davidson's Giant Pumkins - tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted house, straw or hay bale maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, restrooms, farm animals
  21605 Streit Road, Harvard, IL 60033. Phone: 815-943-7042. Email: slackrobo@peoplepc.com. Open: 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days 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. (UPDATED: September 25, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: October 02, 2009)
• Red Barn Farm Market - corn maze, haunted corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, Honey from hives on the farm, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  3500 South Route 47, Woodstock, IL 60098. Phone: 815 338 2965. Alternate Phone: 815 338 4343. Fax: 815 338 2965. Email: cskerke@hotmail.com. Open: May through October
  8am to 6pm, 7 days a week. Closed July 4th, Mom's kitchen, balloon typhoon and musical entertainment on weekends only School tours and birthday parties on weekdays only from 8am to 4 pm. Directions: On east side of Route 47 between Route 176 and Route 14, Woodstock. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. The Pumpkin Festival is family fun at its best! There are many activities to choose from. Everyday of the week, there are two corn mazes, a spooky house geared for young children, a haystack to climb on, and pumpkin characters. Also, on the weekends, there are hay rides through the woods, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin painting, the Balloon Typhoon, musical entertainers, and delicious treats from Mom's Kitchen. Mom's Kitchen has hot dogs, chili, nachos, cupcakes, cookies, donuts, hot cider, and of course pumpkin pie. Produce available during this season includes squash, gourds, potatoes, popcorn, and, of course, a large variety of all different kinds of pumpkins.  (UPDATED: September 25, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: August 19, 2011)
• Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkins, gem mining,  group wagon rides, pig races, zip lines, farm animals, pony rides, pumpkins (in season) and free campfires, Paintball Shooting Gallery, Private Hayrides, Private Picnic & Campfire Sites
  9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081. Phone: 815-675-9729. Email: treefarm@wishcom.net. Open:September and October, to November 1st; Click here for current open hours, days and dates.  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. 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 now have over 30 activities and we are adding more and more each year! You will find plenty of things to do even if you are 3 years old, teenage, 20-something, 30-something, and older! There are 3 different pedal cart tracks –one for each age group. Two jumping pillows so the big kids and adults don’t run into the littler kids. The under 48' tall kids have their own fenced in, secure area with lots of fun things to do.  We also offer snacks (hot food starting Labor Day weekend),  Clean porta-potties are available when you start or finish your amazing trek. (UPDATED: September 21, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website)
  A visitor writes on October 18, 2010: "This place was expensive! I have never spent so much money just to get in and the prices on some of the food items were beyond insane. There were a lot of fun things for my 2 and 4 year old to do, but the place was overrun with teenagers who were actually playing in the areas meant for the younger children despite numerous activities that would have been more appropriate. Needless to say, we did not get our money's worth. I would suggest that anyone with young children go here while older children are in school and be prepared to pay more than most other places to get in."
• Stade's Farm & Market - corn maze, pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, straw or hay bale maze, cow train / barrel train rides, train rides, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Fall festival, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, ziplines, train rides (train on a track), pedal kart track, petting zoo, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  3709 Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60081. Phone: (815) 675-6396. Alternate Phone: (815) 979-9212. Email: thefarm@stadefarm.com. Open: pumpkin Picking is available the third open weekend of our Fall Festival through the last weekend of October, hours are 10 am to 5:30 pm for hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Stade's Farm host several special events a year. Please refer to our website for all information about our Classic Car Show, Truck and Tractor Show, and Arts & Crafts on the Farm. (UPDATED: September 08, 2020) (ADDED: October 21, 2013, suggested by a visitor)
• Tom's Farm Market and Greenhouses, Inc. - corn maze, pumpkins, petting zoo, pumpkin  patch, , farm market
  10214 Algonquin Road, Huntley, IL 60142. Phone: (847) 669-3421. Email: info@tomsfarmmarket.com. 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.   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. We have U-pick strawberries in June, and Our market is always filled with a delicious aroma that can be smelled right after walking through the door. Our famous pies, cookies, scones and home- made breads are tasty and baked fresh every day. As the season changes, so do our bakery items. For our Fall Fest in September and October, we he have our famous apple cake that is applelicious! November we begin taking orders for our Thanksgiving pies. Call our bakery, to place an order. We are open during the Holiday Season so you can purchase pies and our specialty breads (eggnog teacake, cranberry walnut or our miniature fruit cake).  In the Fall, we have a 5 Acre Corn Maze, Straw Mounds, Petting Zoo, Bunny Village, Goat Walk, Wooden Train/School Bus/Tractor, Spider Web. Also,* Additional tickets required for Pumpkin Barrel Ride * ($2.00), Face Painting * ($3.00), Giant Pumpkin Jumper * ($2.00), Giant Inflatable Train * ($1.00), Pony Rides * ($4.00)(not available 9/29 and 9/30), Tom's Chucker * ($3.00). (UPDATED: September 25, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: June 22, 2013, from their website)

Will County

• Bengtston Pumpkin Farm - corn maze, U-pick pumpkin farm, hayrides, pony rides, 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: April 29, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: October 10, 2013, from their website) (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!"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.
• Heap's Giant Pumpkins - Corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, , snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
  4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, IL 60447. Phone: (815) 475-7373. Email: heapfarms@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a week through October 31st; Pumpkin Farm Hours: 7 days a week 9AM to 7 PM; Corn Maze Hours: 7 days a week 9AM to 5 PM; Hay Ride Hours: Weekends only 10 AM to 5 PM (Starting September 25th). See this page for most current information. Directions:  Our farm is located seven miles west of I-55 on US-52 Exit (253). From Route 80 get off at the Minooka Exit (122) and take Ridge Road North 3.5 miles. Next, turn left on US-52 and go four miles. We have over 25 acres of pumpkins! Pre-picked pumpkins are available on site or you can take U-Pick Hay Ride to the pumpkin patch to find that perfect pumpkin.  Payment: Cash, Check . (ADDED: September 26, 2010, suggested by a visitor)
• Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, train rides, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, Inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Phone: 630-759-8711. Alternate Phone: 630-739-7587. Fax: 630-739-7657. Email: JOHANSEN_I@SBCGLOBAL.NET. Open: Monday to Sunday 9am to 7pm. 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, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Chicagoland's pumpkin farm and children's zoo for kids and families  has fun rides and events that make great memories: a bakery with great pies, a petting zoo with friendly animals, rides and mazes for all ages and lots of treats and gifts for everyone. You pay one price for all activities—do them once or a hundred times! Walk through our giant patch of over 25,000 pumpkins on your way to the children's zoo, where over 500 animals await you inside. Watch your child’s face light up at the experience of holding a baby chick, playing with a goat, riding a pony, or jumping on a hayride. Hop aboard a train ride or try to find your way through our amazing corn maze! Weather Permitting. We now also have Miniature Golf Also have special Girl Scout and Boy Scout Nights at the farm. (UPDATED: October 04, 2016)  (UPDATED: September 25, 2015, JBS)  (UPDATED: August 14, 2013) (ADDED: September 03, 2009, suggested by a visitor)
  A visitor writes on October 20, 2012: "I decided to try Johansen Pumpkin Patch today after researching on your and there personal website. My son and I had a GREAT time and what I have found to be most 'bang for your buck'. Although we missed going to the field to pick our own pumpkin we enjoyed finding one from the large variety offered. After that we moved on to the petting zoo area which is $10.50 unlimited except pony rides. The petting zoo was fantastic. My son and I enjoyed most holding the baby chicks. There are so adorable and so many different ones. One side had the really small babies and other side were probably just few weeks older. We each held at least ten. Then we moved on the petting and feeding the friendly goats, sheeps, and lamps. Mama pig and piglets, donkey, birds, chickens, and turkeys were fun to look at-sorry no petting these animals. Overrall the animals and property looked well cared for. There were quite a few rides to choose from for all ages which is unlimited as well. We did the hayride-short circle around ride around the corn field. My son enjoyed bouncy house and inflatable side with the other kids. I like they had 3 slides so no long waits. Unfortunately, we ran out of the time to do the train ride-it was getting cold. Also, we tried few treats such as Apple Cider doughnuts which they kept bringing out fresh. I'm not usually a big fan but these were good. It was nice to samples some of the items they sell like apple and pumpkin pie, pumpkin and banana bread, several different spreads which were all tasty. I was a bit disappointed they different offer a better food selection for the season like kettle or roasted corn. Only hotdogs, nachos, regular popcorn, soda. I highly recommend this pumpkin farm so much to do for the money as they can be quite costly. Great for all ages. Already planning on going again next year:) "
• Konow's Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo
  16849 S. Cedar Rd., Homer Glen, IL. Phone: 708-301-8845. Email: christina@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. (UPDATED: September 25, 2015, JBS)
  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." (ADDED: October 12, 2008, suggested by a visitor)
• Settler's Pond -Click here to see their listing under Cook County (They are on the Cook/Will county line)
• Siegel's Cottonwood Farm - corn maze, Zombie paintball, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  1741 S. Weber Rd, Lockport, IL 60441. Phone: 815-741-2693. Fax: 815-729-2693. Email: Kaity@sigelsfarm.com. Open: Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm September 26 to November 1. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Less than an hour anywhere in Chicagoland. Free parking. Located 5 miles south of I-55 on Weber Road (Exit 263) in Crest Hill. Located 5 miles north of Route 80 on Larkin Avenue, Exit 130, go 5 miles north. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Largest selection of pesticide free herb and vegetable plants in Will County. Look for Pixie Fairies and Pirates on the farm mid-May, Woofapalooza Benefit mid June, Pumpkin Fest runs September 26 to November 1 and Statesville Haunted Prison runs October 1 to November 1. (UPDATED: June 05, 2015) (UPDATED: April 29, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: August 16, 2012) (ADDED: April 17, 2011)
  A visitor writes on August 11, 2014: "Siegel's Cottonwood farm has become a family tradition. We love to go to the farm, see the animals, have a smoked turkey leg, root beer and fresh apple pie. We have been going for 15 years now. Location is great. Parking is free and lots of parking. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We enjoy their produce and the gift store treasures. Our only complaint...it is not open 12 months of the year...but everyone needs downtime. "
  A visitor writes on August 21, 2012: "This place us Awesome! I brought my Grand kids here last year and they had a blast all day. I love how they have an actually pumpkin field were the kids can learn where pumpkins are actually grown and pick them themselves. They also have so many attractions included in the admission which is great. I hate going somewhere having to pay admission but then have to pay for just about everything else that there. This is our new place to go every year in the fall. "
  A visitor writes on September 26, 2010: "I visited Siegel's Cottonwood Farm for the first and only time in Fall 2009. I called first to ask about the corn maze. According to the website and a person on the phone they were open until 6:00. We got there at about 4:00 figuring that 2 hours should be plenty of time. After only 30 minutes in the maze an employ came in and asked us to leave as the maze closes an hour before the rest of the farm. The website should have said that...the woman on the phone could have told us...the woman who sold us the tickets should have told us...and the employee who let us into the maze definitely should have told us! One trip to the manager later, we were allowed back into the maze for another 20 minutes. We will go to a different maze from now on."
• Tom and Zach's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins,
  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. (UPDATED: April 29, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: October 19, 2008)