Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and fall festivals are in full swing across Illinois. From Northern Illinois to Southern Illinois, these farms offer plenty of ways to spend a fall day outdoors.
Dates and activities can change with weather and farm conditions. Check each farm’s website before visiting.
Northern Illinois
Richardson Adventure Farm | Spring Grove
Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, fall activities and the World’s Largest Corn Maze. The 2026 season runs September 12 through November 1.
https://www.richardsonadventurefarm.com/
Lindberg Pumpkin Patch | Caledonia
Pick your own pumpkins from a seven-acre patch with more than 50 varieties. Wagon rides, a corn maze and other fall activities are also available.
https://lindbergpumpkinpatch.com/
Royal Oak Farm Orchard | Harvard
Pumpkins, apples, a corn maze, wagon rides, farm animals and other seasonal activities.
Tanners Orchard | Speer
A 20-acre pumpkin patch with multiple pumpkin varieties, wagon rides, apple picking, corn mazes and fall activities.
Chicago Suburbs
Goebbert’s Farm | Pingree Grove
More than 40 attractions include a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, animals, corn maze, train, carousel and other fall activities. The Fall Festival runs through October 31.
Kuipers Family Farm | Maple Park
Pumpkins, apples, a corn maze, farm attractions and bakery treats are part of the Fall Harvest Fest, which runs September 18 through November 1.
https://www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com/
Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm | Minooka
A large U-pick pumpkin patch with more than 90 varieties, hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals, play areas and fall food.
https://www.heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/
Didier Farms | Lincolnshire
Pumpkin picking, a corn maze, farm attractions and seasonal food make up the annual Pumpkin Fest.
Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm | Homer Glen
A large fall festival with pumpkins, rides, animals, food and other seasonal attractions.
Dollinger Family Farm | Channahon
Pumpkins, a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals and other fall activities.
https://www.dollingerfamilyfarm.com/
Johansen Farms | Bolingbrook
A pumpkin farm and children’s zoo with pumpkins, farm animals, rides and seasonal activities.
Central Illinois
Rader Family Farms | Normal
A large fall destination with U-pick pumpkins, a corn maze and more than 50 farm activities.
The Great Pumpkin Patch | Arthur
The farm grows around 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds, with seasonal displays, farm animals and fall food. The 2026 season runs September 16 through October 31.
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch | Champaign
Pick pumpkins and apples, explore the corn maze and enjoy the orchard’s fall food and farm activities.
https://www.curtisorchard.com/
Pumpkin Creek Farms | Sherman
A family-owned pumpkin farm with a pumpkin patch, fall activities and a farm store. The 2026 season runs September 12 through November 1.
https://www.pumpkincreekfarms.org/
Southern Illinois
Eckert’s Belleville Farm | Belleville
Pumpkin and apple picking, farm activities, seasonal food and the Country Store make this a popular fall destination.
Rendleman Orchards | Alto Pass
A Southern Illinois orchard with pumpkins, apples, a farm market and seasonal fall activities.
https://rendlemanorchards.com/
Before You Go
Fall farm schedules can change because of weather, crop conditions and special events. Check each farm’s website before heading out for current hours, admission, activities and pumpkin availability.