Pumpkin Patches Close To Chicago Heights

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Halloween is right around the corner, and time is almost up to get the best pumpkin at a local patch for Halloween.

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 farm 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin fields 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