Pumpkin-Picking Patches Near Shorewood

SHOREWOOD, IL — The Shorewood area is filled with fun family traditions in the autumn: cool nights around a bonfire, the first sip of hot apple cider and the yearly excursion to nearby pumpkin patches to find the best pumpkin.

Not only will you get a chance to pick out the perfect Halloween pumpkin, but many pumpkin farms offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm 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 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