Here Are The St. Charles Area Pumpkin Patches To Visit In 2022

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 that 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 2022:

• Abbey Farms 2855 Hart Rd., Aurora (Pumpkin Daze begins on Saturday, Sept. 17)
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest 13341 W. 151st St., Homer Glen
• Dave’s Pumpkins 9112 W. Algonquin Rd., Huntley
• Enjoy Pioneer Farm 17N400 Big Timber Rd., Hampshire
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center 40 W. Higgins Rd., Barrington (Fall Festival begins on Sept. 10)
• Johansen Farms 710 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook (Opens for the season on Sept. 15)
• Puckerville Farms 13332 Bell Rd., Lemont (Puckerville Pumpkin Fest begins Sept. 13)
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm 29W3010 N., North Chicago