Pumpkin Picking Farms Around Homewood-Flossmoor

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR, 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 favorite autumn tradition full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms near Homewood-Flossmoor to visit in 2021:

• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Puckerville Farms
• Crosswind Farms
• Kregel’s Pumpkin Patch
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Abbey Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Johansen Farms
• Elzinga Farm & Greenhouse
• Konow's Corn Maze

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