It’s Fall in Chicago and it’s almost pumpkin carving season, have you picked up your pumpkin yet? There’s no better activity than observing Illinois’ changing leaves up close and going pumpkin picking or apple picking while you are at it. Fall is one of my favorite seasons and if you’re planning a trip to Chicago, pumpkin picking and all of the other activities that come along with should be added to your day trip. Here are a few locations that offer a variety of experiences near Chicago so you can find the perfect pumpkin-picking spot near you:

Pumpkin Patches Worth Checking Out near Chicago, Illinois

Tom & Zach’s Pumpkin Patch

Located just an hour from Chicago is Tom and Zach’s Pumpkin Patch in Lockport, Illinois. This family farm has one and a half acres of pumpkins and you only need to pay for the pumpkins you pick. They don’t just have pumpkins for sale, but they also offer white pumpkins, straw bales, and corn stocks. This location is cash only so remember that before you arrive. To get all of the details about this experience at Tom and Zach’s Pumpkin Patch, make sure to check out their website here.

All Seasons Orchard

An hour northwest of Chicago is All Seasons Orchard located in Woodstock, Illinois. All Seasons Orchard offers pumpkin picking and apple picking to a petting zoo and a corn maze; I couldn’t forget to mention all of the seasonal snacks that are available nearby. You can find all the details about this experience at All Seasons Orchard on their website listed here.

Goebbert’s Farms

Goebbert’s Farms has two locations in Illinois, their Hampshire location and the one in South Barrington. With over 200 acres, this family-owned pumpkin patch and farm market have plenty of activities for all age groups. Not only can you participate in pumpkin picking, but you can check out the zoo, the corn maze, and of course a delicious seasonal snack! To get all the details about the experience at Goebbert’s Farms locations, make sure to check out their website here.

Dave’s Pumpkins

Focused on growing the best pumpkins in Huntley, Dave’s Pumpkins has been in northern Illinois since 1975. This family ran pumpkin patch offers pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks, delicious cider donuts and so much more. The pricing here is simple, about $8 per pumpkin so you don’t have to worry about admission fees. To get all the details about the experience at Dave’s Pumpkins, make sure to check out their website here.

Konow’s Corn Maze

Another great place to go pumpkin picking is at Konow’s Corn Maze in Home Glen, Illinois. Not only do they have activities for children like an animal farm, fun rides, and an indoor playland, but they also have a ton of local activities listed in their events tab. Their website even says that they will give you a discount on the admission price if you bring two cans of food. To get all the details about the experience at Konow’s Corn Maze, make sure to check out their website here.

Johansen Farms

A little over an hour away from Chicago and in the southwest suburbs of Bolingbrook, Illinois is Johansen Farms. Johansen Farms has a range of activities from pumpkin picking, a children’s zoo, and special seasonal treats. Around Halloween time you can even take your children here to go trick-or-treating in a safe environment and participate in a costume contest. I’ve heard to keep an eye out for when their pies are available. To get all the details about the experience at Johansen Farms, make sure to check out their website here.

Stade’s Farm and Market

Located almost 2 hours away from Chicago is Stade’s Farm and Market in McHenry, Illinois. Priced a little higher than the other options listed, this location has a 33-acre pumpkin patch, pumpkin cannon, Ferris wheel, petting zoo, corn maze and so much more! To get all the details about the experience at Stade’s Farm and Market, make sure to check out their website here.

Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago, Illinois

Where do you go pumpkin picking near Chicago?

Did I mention one of your favorite pumpkin patches or is there another spot I should add to the list? When planning a trip to Chicago during the Fall season, I definitely recommend participating in seasonal activities like pumpkin picking. One of my favorite parts about this activity is that all of these farms are so different and you can get a different experience every time. I can’t forget all of the cute photos that you can take with a beautiful backdrop of Illinois’ ever-changing leaves.

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