Biggest Darien-Area Pumpkin Fields

DARIEN, IL — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a cherished autumn ritual full of enjoyable activities.

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

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

Below some of the top pumpkin farms near Darien to visit in 2021:

• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Puckerville Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Johansen Farms
• Abbey Farms
• Siegels Cottonwood Farm
• Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse
• Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Fawn’s Fall Fest & Pumpkin Farm

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