Pumpkin Fields Around Chicago Heights

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Going 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 autumn custom full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is relatively safe, though mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it's best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

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

• Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest
• Puckerville Farms
• Crosswind Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Johansen Farms
• Siegels Cottonwood Farm
• Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse
• Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Elzinga Farm & Greenhouse
• Konow's Corn Maze

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to tell us about it in the comments below.