Pumpkin Picking Patches Close To Burr Ridge

BURR RIDGE, IL — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the best 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 tradition 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 support the local farms who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields near Burr Ridge to visit in 2021:

• Abbey Farms
• Ben’s Giant Pumpkins
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Dave’s Pumpkins
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Johansen Farms
• Puckerville Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm