Darien Area Pumpkin Fields To Visit In 2021

DARIEN, IL — Heading out to a pumpkin patch 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 treasured fall practice full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is fairly safe; 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 Darien to visit in 2021:

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