Biggest St. Charles Area Pumpkin Patches

ST. CHARLES, IL — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a cherished autumn ritual full of enjoyable activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer complementary 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 fairly safe; 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms near St. Charles to visit in 2021:

• Abbey Farms
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Dave’s Pumpkins
• Enjoy Pioneer Farm
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard
• Johansen Farms
• Puckerville Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm