Aurora Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches, Spooky Stories

AURORA, IL — Halloween is almost upon us in Aurora, and there’s still time to get in some seasonal fun. Even in the time of coronavirus, the Chicago area’s pumpkin patches are open — and there’s still time to scare up some fun with Patch’s tour of spooky yard haunts and tales of local lore.

Here’s a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Aurora.

ABBEY FARMS
Address: 2855 Hart Road, Aurora
Season opening/closing dates: Abbey Farms' "Pumpkin Daze" runs through Nov. 1
Attractions: 12-acre corn maze, hay wagon rides, duck races, petting zoo, balance-beam course, zip lines, and much more
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Pricing: Weekends/Holidays: $17; Weekdays: $12; Children 2 and under can enter for free. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Phone: 630-966-7775
Website: Abbey Farms

WINDY ACRES FARMS
Address: 37W446 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva
Season opening/closing dates: Windy Acres Farms' Apple and Pumpkin Festival runs through Oct. 31
Attractions: Pumpkin patches, pony rides, corn maze, petting zoo, wagon rides, and much more
Hours: 9 a.m. t0 6 p.m. daily
Pricing: Full-day pass is $14 on weekdays and $16 on weekends. Seniors receive a discount. Veterans, military members and children under 2 can enter for free.
Phone: 630-232-6429
Website: Windy Acres Farms

SUGAR GROVE PUMPKIN FARM
Address: 4S041 Merrill Road, Sugar Grove
Season opening/closing dates: Open through 3 p.m. Oct. 31
Hours: 12-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday
Phone: 815-901-6887 or 815-764-5124
Website: Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm

And if pumpkin patches aren’t enough to get you into the Halloween spirit, check out Patch’s tour of haunted yards

• Patch 202 Guide to Chicagoland’s Best Halloween Yards - Part 1
• Patch 2020 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yards - Part 2

And while you’re at it, read through Patch’s roundup of urban legends and vote for the scariest — from Resurrection Mary to the Demon Barber of Palos.

More fall fun:

• 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Illinois
• Fall Fun Amid COVID-19: Illinois Apple Orchards, Fall Fests Reopen

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.