6 Fun Local Pumpkin Patches & Fall Activities

Cozy season is right around the corner! As the weather begins to cool and the leaves turn beautiful and vibrant colors, you’ll be able to pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy other fall-themed activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and eating delicious apple cider donuts. Time to bring out the sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and head to some of these local pumpkin patches and fall festivals for some fall season fun!

Starting off with a local favorite – Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms! Filled with tons of activities and plenty of pumpkins to choose from, a day trip to Abbey Farms is a must on your list of fall adventures!

Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms – Aurora, IL

From September 21st – October 27th, come down to Abbey Farms for their annual Pumpkin Daze! This 40-acre pumpkin farm has tons of activities to make your family’s fall season special. Navigate winding corn mazes, soar on thrilling zip lines, race around in go-karts, grab a bite at the café, meet friendly animals at the petting zoo, and of course, explore all things pumpkin! Pick out the perfect pumpkin for festive front porch décor or prepare for pumpkin carving. Complete your trip to Abbey Farms with their award-winning Apple Cider Donuts. There's something for everyone at Abbey Farms, so make sure to give it a try!

2855 Hart Rd, Aurora, IL 60502

Aurora Fall Farmers Market – Aurora, IL 

Every Saturday until October 5th, explore the farmers market at Water Street Square from 8 AM – 12 PM! You’ll find fresh produce, delicious coffee, festive fall treats, and fun! Whether going solo or with the family, this market will have something for everyone.

65 S. Water St, Aurora, IL 60505

Windy Acres Farm Fall Fest – Geneva, IL

Experience fall fun at Windy Acres Farm in Geneva! Their annual U-Pick Apples & Fall Pumpkin Fest runs every weekend from September 14th to October 31st, 10 AM to 6 PM. This charming farm and apple orchard offers a perfect fall day out with family and friends. Start off your day with apple picking, then head over to the fest, where there is 30+ activities to enjoy all day long if you so choose! Enjoy so much good food, including freshly grilled meats, fried foods, a build-your-own-corn-cob bar, sweet treats, a Beer Garden, and more! There will also be live music/a DJ, face painting, and a magic show! The U-Pick Apples Ticket includes a 1/4 peck bag to pick your own apples. The Fall Festival Admission Ticket includes all day access to the activity area, including ziplines, mini golf, moon bounces, super slides, petting zoo, corn maze, and so much more! Get your tickets HERE:  

37w446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL 60134

Bronkberry Farms Annual Fall Fest – Plainfield, IL

At Bronkberry Farms, fall is the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy hayrides, caramel apples, pumpkin picking, fall/Halloween decorations, a U-Pick apple orchard, and more! Open Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 AM – 6 PM, now until October 31st!

18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586

Johansen Farms Children's Zoo, Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival – Bolingbrook, IL  

Johansen Farms boasts an impressive 25,000 pumpkins, ensuring your perfect pumpkin awaits! From September 15th until Halloween, gather your family and friends to check out their giant pumpkin patch, children’s zoo, mini golf, shop for fall mums and other fall décor, and purchase their fresh baked pie or try their famous hot apple cider doughnuts. Hold some baby chicks, ride a pony, or check out the two-story inflatable slides. Attractions are FREE and unlimited with paid admission into the zoo.

710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Sonny Acres Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch – West Chicago, IL

Make sure not to miss the Sonny Acres Fall Festival 2024, running from September 14th to October 30th—it's well worth the drive! The West Chicago Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival is a Chicagoland local favorite, offering free admission and parking, and a wide variety of attractions and activities to choose from. There are hayrides, farm animals, amusement rides, cute fall finds, apple cider donuts, taffy apples, pumpkin picking and more! They have a delicious on-site grill and two stores on the premises offering fall/Halloween decorations, jams and jellies, and Sonny Honey Apples grown right on the farm! For the haunted house lovers, you can purchase tickets in advance for haunted hayrides and haunted barn activities HERE.

29W310 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185

As fall is fast approaching, don’t miss checking out some of these spectacular pumpkin patches and fall activities!