Here’s a list of some of the area pumpkin patches that feature pumpkins and much more.
This list is not all-inclusive.
Country Bumpkin Garden Center
27691 N. Gilmer Road, Mundelein
847-566-2176; thebumpkin.com
The annual Pumpkin Fest is held everyday in October. Moon walks, petting zoo, straw maze, pumpkins and barrel train. Paid admission required for Pumpkin Fest activities. Fest hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Didier Farms
16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Lincolnshire
847-634-3291; didierfarms.com
Pumpkin Fest runs through Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes hayrides, pony rides, craft area and Animal Land. Tickets required for certain activities.
Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington
847-428-6727; goebbertsgardencenter.com
Fall Festival runs through Halloween. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Halloween Day opened 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Nov. 1 to mid April. Admission fee for Animal Land & Little Farmers Play Yard.
Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
13236 W. Townline Road, Waukegan
847-662-5733; krollsfarm.com
Farm hours are 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.
Corn Maze hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Price is $7 per person ages 12 and over, $5 for ages 12 and under and free for age 3 and under. Cash only. Hayrides, gift shop and farm animals are also available.
Stade’s Farm And Market
3709 W. Miller Road, McHenry
815-675-6396; stadesfarmandmarket.com
Open weekends only 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Shades of Autumn fall festival is underway. Festival includes hayrides, petting zoo, mazes and children’s activities. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The festival is also open in October on Fridays and Columbus Day Oct. 12. Admission to the theme park is $15 for ages 3 to 64, $10 for ages 65 and older, and free for children 2 and under.
The second annual craft show will be held Sept. 26-27.
