Ready to embrace crisp air and fall harvests? Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin or the roundest apple, these spots offer the perfect setting for family outings or festive dates. From picturesque orchards to thrilling corn mazes, here’s where to enjoy the best apple picking and pumpkin patches around Chicago.
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County Line Orchard
Location: Hobart, IN
Just across the Illinois-Indiana border, County Line Orchard offers one of the region’s largest selections of apples. Pick your own apples or stroll through the pumpkin patch. Enjoy fresh cider and donuts while kids explore the corn maze or take a ride on the MooChoo Train.
Kuipers Family Farm
Location: Maple Park, IL
Kuipers Family Farm has more than just apple picking and pumpkin patches. Its sprawling farm includes a bakery filled with homemade pies, cider and caramel apples. Kids can enjoy barnyard attractions, pig races and even a haunted forest walk on select weekends.
Jonamac Orchard
Location: Malta, IL
Head to Jonamac Orchard for a cozy day of apple picking, cider tasting and pumpkin patch perusing. With more than 20 apple varieties and an expansive pumpkin selection, Jonamac also features a corn maze, petting zoo and apple cider donuts that are a must-try.
Sonny Acres Farm
Location: West Chicago, IL
For a more traditional pumpkin patch experience, visit Sonny Acres Farm. This family-friendly farm features classic fall activities like hayrides, haunted barns and a charming pumpkin patch. Don’t miss its food trucks serving seasonal favorites like cider, funnel cakes and roasted corn.
Didier Farms
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Just a short drive from Chicago, Didier Farms is known for its vibrant pumpkin patch and wide selection of fall produce. Beyond pumpkin picking, families can enjoy hayrides, a corn maze, pony rides and a petting zoo.
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest
Location: Homer Glen, IL
A local favorite, Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest offers more than just pumpkins. Families can enjoy carnival rides, pig races, a petting zoo and delicious fall treats. Its pumpkin patch is one of the best in the region, with plenty of photo ops available to capture the seasonal spirit.
All Seasons Orchard
Location: Woodstock, IL
At All Seasons Orchard, visitors can enjoy both apple picking and pumpkin hunting. The orchard boasts over 30 apple varieties and offers plenty of family-friendly attractions. Be sure to try its famous apple cider donuts if you’re craving a sweet treat.
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
Location: Harvard, IL
Boasting the largest apple orchard in Northern Illinois, Royal Oak Farm Orchard offers an impressive selection of apples to pick, plus a scenic pumpkin patch. Visitors can also explore the orchard’s unique Apple Tree Maze.
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard
Location: South Barrington, IL
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard offers a quintessential fall experience with pumpkin picking, apple picking and a host of family activities. From an animal farm to a giant pumpkin display, Goebbert’s is a great spot for fall festivities with plenty of photo-ops.
Richardson Adventure Farm
Location: Spring Grove, IL
Famous for having the world’s largest corn maze, Richardson Adventure Farm is a fall destination you won’t want to miss. In addition to its impressive pumpkin patch, visitors can explore the corn maze, take a wagon ride and enjoy a range of fall activities. The fun-packed farm even offers zip lines and pumpkin cannons.
