Pumpkin Patches Close To La Grange

LA GRANGE, IL — Heading out 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 beloved 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 low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the children.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is relatively safe, though 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 fields near La Grange to visit in 2021:

• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Puckerville Farms
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Johansen Farms
• Abbey Farms
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Dave’s Pumpkins
• Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse
• Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up

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