Best Elmhurst-Area Pumpkin Fields

ELMHURST, IL — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best 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 ritual full of exciting activities.

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

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

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields near Elmhurst to visit in 2021:

• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Abbey Farms
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Puckerville Farms
• Johansen Farms
• Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Pumpkins Chicago
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm

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