Where To Pick Apples Around Chicagoland: 2025 Guide

ILLINOIS — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at apple orchards throughout Chicagoland.

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Chicagoland. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.

DeKalb County

Honey Hill Orchard

• Address: 11783 Waterman Rd, Waterman
• Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Halloween
• Details: In addition to the apple orchard, Honey Hill has a 1880s converted apple barn with a craft/gift loft of 25 varieties of apples. There is a free children's play area with a farm petting zoo and straw maze. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, wagon rides are available to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch (weather permitting).
• Admission: No admission fee. Everyone over the age of 2 must purchase a picking bag to enter the orchard.
• Phone: 815-264-3337

Jonamac Orchard

• Address: 19412 Shabbona Road, Malta
• Hours of operation: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
• Details: Along with an apple orchard, Jonamac offers a pumpkin patch, cider house, a haunted corn maze (currently closed as of Sept. 5, no opening date), wagon rides, animal barn petting zoo and a play area for children. Fall Festival Days are Saturday and Sunday.
• Apples and pumpkins: The pumpkin patch opens in mid-September. Apples are available now. Find out which ones are currently available for picking here.
• Admission: U-Pick bags are $16 for 1/2 peck of apples (about 5.5 pounds). Up to four people can pick per apple bag. For Fall Festivals Days (Saturday and Sunday), there is an admission charge with details here.
• Phone: 815-825-2158

Kuipers Family Farm

• Address: 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park
• Hours of operation: hours vary, check out schedule/calendar here
• Details: Along with an apple orchard, Kuipers also has a pumpkin farm opening Sept. 19 (open through Nov. 2), which includes a tractor train, pig races and a corn maze, among other activities.
• Apples and pumpkins: Pumpkins available Sept. Sept. 19. Visit the Apple Information Page to see which varieties are available to pick in the orchard and for sale in the orchard shop.
• Admission: Pricing for the orchard on weekdays is $11.99 per person (at gate)/$14.99 for the weekends and holidays, which includes a 1/4 peck bag of apples. Entrance to the pumpkin farm varies by age and visitation day; pricing can be found here.
• Phone: 815-827-5200

McHenry County

All Seasons Apple Orchard

• Address: 14510 IL-176 in Woodstock
• Hours of operation through Oct. 26: 10 a.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Labor Day and Columbus Day.
• Details: Along with an apple orchard, All Seasons also has a corn maze, pumpkin patch, barnyard and petting zoo. On weekends, they also offer pony rides, live shows and an apple cannon. The pumpkin patch and pick-your-own pumpkins starts mid-September, according to its website.
• Cost: Tickets are available for purchase online and onsite at the orchard, with varying pricing. Parking is free. There is no entrance cost to go into our Food Barn and Farm Market.
• Phone: 815-338-5637

Lang's Orchard

• Address: 17411 Secor Road, Woodstock
• Hours of operation: Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends staring Sept. 6.
• Details: McHenry County favorite for more than 20 years now. This is the perfect small mom & pop orchard for those who just want to pick apples without the fuss of some of the bigger orchards.
• Cost: Prices are $20 per 1/4 bushel bag. Free parking and no admission charges.
• Phone: 815-568-7547

Prairie Sky Orchard

• Address: 4914 N. Union Road in Union
• Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
• Details: Bags of picked apples are available in store, along with pies and apple cider donuts.
• Cost: Free parking and admission. Everyone entering the apple picking area will buy a 1/4 peck bag for $9 to fill with apples. Kids under 3 are free and will not receive a bag. Larger bags are available for an extra charge
• Phone: 815-923-4834

Royal Oak Farm Orchard

• Address: 15908 Hebron Road in Harvard
• Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
• Details: In addition to apple picking, Royal Oak Farm also has a pumpkin patch, orchard tour, farm carousel and an apple tree maze.
• Cost: Apple picking admission costs $12 per person and includes access to the orchard and pollination garden, and a 1/4-peck bag to fill with apples.
• Phone: 815-648-4141

Stade's Farm & Market

• Address: 3709 Miller Road, McHenry
• Hours of operation: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
• Details: Stade's Farm offers both fruits and vegetables for you to harvest, including strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, green beans, peppers, and more. The apple orchard features also offers about 30 acres of pick-your-own pumpkins in the fall. Stade's is home to a large entertainment area, including a petting zoo, corn maze, giant slides, hayrides, and a large variety of unique attractions. The fall festival, Shades of Autumn, is a harvest time extravaganza featuring 40+ farm-related attractions, pumpkin picking, special events, great food, and lots of family-orientated fun.
• Cost: A 1/4 bag costs $10, 1/2 bag is $20, a peck bag is $35 and a 1/2 bushel is $50. Bags are included in the price, but apple pickers must use bags provided by the orchard.
• Phone: 815-675-6396

Lake County

Heinz Orchard

• Address: 1050 Crest Road, Green Oaks
• Hours of operation (opening Sept. 26): Open days and hours will be updated on the orchard's website weekly.
• Details: A schedule of available apples can also be found online.
• Cost: A 1/2-peck bag costs $10 and a 1-peck bag costs $20.
• Phone: 847-770-3449

Kane County

Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard Pingree Grove

• Address: 42W813 Reinking Road in Pingree Grove
• Hours of operation: Hours vary, check out schedule/calendar here
• Details: Along with apple picking, Goebbert's also has a pumpkin patch. On weekends, admission to a magic show is included with tickets, and pony and camel rides, along with the shooting gallery attraction, are available for an extra fee. A café at the farm also offers baked goods, meals and apple cider donuts. An additional list of activities included in the admission fee can be found on Goebbert's website.
• Cost: Online tickets are required ahead of visiting.
• Phone: 847-464-5952

Kendall County

Keller's Farmstand in Oswego

• Address: 2500 Johnson Road in Oswego
• Hours of operation: Fall Fest — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday (Aug. 30-Oct. 26)
• Details: Along with apple picking, for which a list of in-season apples can be found here, the Oswego Farmstand also has a pumpkin patch, a corn maze and fall festivities that take place Saturdays and Sundays.
• Phone: 630-219-8194

Woody's Orchard

• Address: 3223 Creek Road, Plano
• Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Details: Pick your own apples, hop on the grain train for a scenic ride, and capture the perfect photo. Tons of activities to keep you entertained — from slides to a giant jumping pillow. Don't forget to treat yourself to delicious apple cider donuts and pure apple cider. Whether you're a kid or young at heart, Woody's Orchard is the ultimate destination for fall fun.
• Phone: 630-247-9302

This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.

That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade group said.

Did we forget to mention your favorite apple orchard in the area? Let us know in the comments or email eric.degrechie@patch.com.