Popular Pumpkin Patch Near New Lenox

NEW LENOX, IL — October is coming to an end soon, but there is still time to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

An annual trip to a New Lenox-area pumpkin patch is a fall pastime for many families. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms near New Lenox 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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