Popular Aurora Area Pumpkin Patches

AURORA, IL — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a treasured fall practice full of fun activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them.

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Aurora to visit in 2021:

• Abbey Farms
• Johansen Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm