Elmhurst Area Pumpkin Fields To Visit In 2021

ELMHURST, 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 favorite autumn practice full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms in the Elmhurst area to visit in 2021:

• Abbey Farms
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Cody’s Farm And Orchard
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Johansen Farms
• Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
• Puckerville Farms
• Pumpkins Chicago