Pumpkin Patches Around Chicago's South Side

CHICAGO — If residents of the Aslip and Crestwood area are ready to leave summer behind and embrace all the good things fall has to offer, why not start with a fun-filled family trip to the biggest pumpkin patch or field near your community?

Not only will you get a chance to pick out the perfect Halloween pumpkin, but many pumpkin farms offer complimentary activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and games for the kids.
Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field 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 patches around the South Suburban area of Chicago to visit in 2023:

• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Konow's Corn Maze
• Puckerville Farms
• The Children's Farm
• Kregel's Pumpkin Patch
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Johansen Farms
• Crosswind Farms
• Abbey Farms
• Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
• Elzinga Farm & Greenhouse
• Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm

If you're looking to explore outside of the South Suburban region, here is a more expansive list of pumpkin patches and farms to check out around the greater Chicago area.

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