Popular Shorewood-Area Pumpkin Farms

SHOREWOOD, IL — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a cherished fall tradition full of exciting activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately 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 Shorewood to visit in 2021:

• Dollinger Family Farm
• Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Siegels Cottonwood Farm
• Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm
• Crosswind Farms
• Abbey Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Johansen Farms
• Puckerville Farms

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