Fall Fun & Pumpkin Patches
Abbey Farms Aurora : ( 630 ) 966-7775 , abbeyfarms . org
2855 Hart Road : Beyond a pumpkin patch , the farm ’ s Pumpkin Daze fest offers a corn maze , a drop slide , pedal go-karts , hayrides and a petting zoo . They also stream football in a tent serving beer and wine so parents can be entertained while their kids play . 10 a . m . to 6 p . m . Wednesday through Friday and Sunday , 10 a . m . to 10 p . m . Saturday . $ 10.99 weekdays ; $ 14.99 weekends ; $ 6.99 for seniors ; free for kids under age 4 .
Autumn Drive Woodstock : autumndrive . net
16105 Garden Valley Road : Pick pumpkins and apples at the 30th annual event , where you can also buy honey , jams , soap , pottery and jewelry from local farmers and crafters . Festivities include tractor rides , petting zoos and hayrides . 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . Oct . 20-22 . Free . See our ad on Page 25 .
Blackberry Farm Aurora : ( 630 ) 892-1550 , foxvalleyparkdistrict . org
100 S . Barnes Road : Buy and decorate pumpkins at Blackberry Fam ’ s Pumpkin Weekends and take advantage of other activities including pony and train rides , a sandbox filled with corn and a 70-foot zip line . 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . Saturday , Sunday and Columbus Day from Sept . 30 to Oct . 29 . $ 7 .
Didier Farms Lincolnshire : ( 847 ) 634-3291 , didierfarms . com
16678 W . Aptakisic Road : Pumpkins in all shapes , sizes and colors are available . Once you ’ ve found the perfect one you can take advantage of other activities including pig races , tractor-drawn hayrides , a carousel , a corn maze and camel and pony rides . 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . Sept . 23 through Oct . 31 . Free . See our
ad on Page 17 .
The Elegant Farmer
Mukwonago , Wisconsin : ( 262 ) 363-6770 , elegantfarmer . com
1545 Main St .: Pick pumpkins and 12 varieties of apples then take a hayride and explore a five-acre corn maze . Come hungry as the market serves cider and doughnuts and lets you make your own caramel apples . 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Saturday and Sunday , from Sept . 9 to Oct . 22 .
Goebbert ’ s Farm & Garden Center
South Barrington : ( 847 ) 428-6727 , goebbertsgardencenter . com
40 W . Higgins Road : Pick out a pumpkin , watch a pig race , take a camel ride and explore a corn maze or 12-room haunted house . If you want a snack , visit the Red Barn Café & Bakery to grab apple cider doughnuts or pumpkin cookies . 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . daily Sept . 23 to Oct . 31 . $ 15 weekends and Columbus Day , $ 12 weekdays ; free for kids under age 3 .
Goebbert ’ s Pumpkin Patch Hampshire , ( 847 ) 464-5952 , goebbertspumpkinpatch . com
42W813 Reinking Road : Along with picking out a pumpkin , you can also check out the new apple orchard . Other popular attractions include a petting zoo , train ride and a mechanical dinosaur that eats pumpkins . 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . daily Sept . 1-Oct . 30 and 9 a . m . to noon Oct . 31 . $ 15 weekends and Columbus Day , $ 12 weekdays ; free for kids under age 3 .
Holes & Knolls Mini Golf Glen Ellyn : ( 630 ) 469-7888 , gepark . org
845 Pershing Ave .: The golf course turns into a pumpkin patch for Pumpkins on the Green . New this year they ’ ll also provide carving supplies if you want to do your decorating on the patio . 4 to 9 p . m . Friday , 11 a . m . to 9 p . m . Saturday and 11 a . m . to 7 p . m . Sunday , Oct . 20-29 .
Keller ’ s Farmstand Oswego : ( 630 ) 219-8194 , kellersfarmstand . com
2500 Johnson Road : You can pick your pumpkin from the field and enjoy additional festivities including a 10-acre corn maze , hayrides and a play area . The season kicks off with The Great Pumpkin Run 5K where you ’ ll walk or run through the apple orchard , pumpkin patch and maze . 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . Sept . 16 through Oct . 29 . $ 9 ; free for kids under age 4 .
Kroll ’ s Fall Harvest Farm Waukegan : ( 847 ) 662-5733 , krollsfarm . com
13236 W . Town Line Road : Along with picking up pumpkins and fall décor , you can feed goats and sheep , take a hayride for $ 3 and explore a corn maze for $ 7 or $ 5 for kids ages 3 to 12 . Noon to 8 p . m . Monday through Thursday , noon to 10 p . m . Friday , 10 a . m . to 10 p . m . Saturday and 10 a . m . to 7 p . m . Sunday , from Sept . 16 to Nov . 1 . Free .
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017 16 Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland