Best New Lenox Area Pumpkin Patches

NEW LENOX, 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 favorite fall tradition full of enjoyable activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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.

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

• Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest
• Konow's Corn Maze
• Crosswind Farms
• Puckerville Farms
• Siegels Cottonwood Farm
• Elzinga Farm & Greenhouse
• Johansen Farms
• Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse
• Settlers Pond Shelter

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