Best Chicago Heights Area Pumpkin Patches

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — October is coming to an end soon, but there is still time to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

Many Chicago Heights families enjoy an annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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 farms in the Chicago Heights area to visit in 2021:

• Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest
• Puckerville Farms
• Crosswind Farms
• Johansen Farms
• Kregel's Pumpkin Patch
• Siegels Cottonwood Farm
• Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Elzinga Farm & Greenhouse
• Settlers Pond Shelter
• Konow's Corn Maze