23 festive fall activities in the Chicago area, from apple orchards to petting zoos

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Chicago area is ramping up towards fall, and that includes the return of many classic fall activities like pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking.

The leaves are just starting to change color and Chicagoland has already experienced a taste of fall weather. That is enough to put many in the mindset of making plans for fall. Many of those fall experiences are already open.

We’ve gathered a list of over 20 farms and festivals offering pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking throughout the Chicago area. That list is organized alphabetically below.

Check out an interactive map of all the locations above.

Address: 2855 Hart Road, Aurora, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 21 – Oct. 27
Activities: Hay rides, live music, and a corn cannon
Tickets: Starting at $16
Website: https://abbeyfarms.org/pumpkin-daze/

Address: 14510 IL Route 176 Woodstock, Ill. 60098
Operating: Aug. 31 – Nov. 2, Pumpkin patch and apple picking begin in late September.
Activities: Animals, apple cannons, and ropes course
Tickets: Starting at $9
Website: https://allseasonsorchard.com/

Address: 13341 West 151st Street, Homer Glen, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 6 – Nov. 3
Activities: Rides, animals and live music
Tickets: Starting at $23
Website: https://www.pumpkinfarm.com/

Address: 200 S County Line Rd Hobart, Ind.
Operating: Aug. 28 – Oct. 31
Activities: Pumpkin picking begins Oct. 1, tractor rides, and live music
Tickets: Starting at $3
Website: https://www.countylineorchard.com/

Address: 9112 Algonquin Road, Huntley, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 6 - Oct. 31
Activities: Hay rides, pumpkin bowling, and pedal tractors
Tickets: Free admission
Website: https://davespumpkins.com/

Address: 16678 Aptakisic Rd, Lincolnshire, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 12 – Oct. 27
Activities include: Rides and shows
Tickets: Free admission and parking
Website: https://happytimespumpkinfest.com/

Address: 40 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 7 – Oct. 31
Activities: Animals, haunted house, pig racing, wagon rides and pony rides
Tickets: Starting at $8
Website: https://goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/

Address: 4853 US Highway 52, Minooka, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 21 – Oct. 31
Activities: Hayrides
Tickets: Starting at $8; tickets are not required to purchase pumpkins, mums, straw, and corn stalks.
Website: https://www.heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/

Address: 355 Chicago Riverwalk Chicago, Ill.
Operating: Saturdays Sept. 21 – Oct. 19
Activities include: “Hayrides on the River,” music, and games
Tickets: Starting at $5
Website: https://iphfallfest.weebly.com/

Address: 1265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 19 – Nov. 3
Activities: Axe throwing and carnival rides
Tickets: Starting at $19
Website: https://www.jackspumpkinpopup.com/

Address: 10 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 15 - Oct. 31
Activities: Animals, hay rides and mini golf
Tickets: Free admission to pumpkin patch, tickets for the children’s zoo begin at $14
Website: https://johansenfarms.com/

Address: 8960 E Ridge Rd, Hobart, Ind.
Operating: Last weekend of September through October
Activities: Train and produce cannon
Tickets: Starting at $15
Website: https://johnsonsfarmproduce.com/pumpkin-festival/

Address: 2500 Johnson Rd, Oswego, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 7 - Oct. 27
Activities: Pedal vehicles, antique tractors and animals
Tickets: Free admission to pumpkin patch, tickets available for corn maze and bags need to be purchased for apple picking.
Website: https://kellersfarmstand.com/locations/oswego-farmstand/

Address: 16849 S Cedar Rd. Homer Glen, Ill.
Operating: Opening Sept. 14
Activities: Animals and carnival rides
Tickets: Starting at $15
Website: https://www.konowscornmaze.com/

Address: 17411 Secor Rd Woodstock, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 7 until supplies last in October
Tickets: Free admission
Website: https://www.langsorchard.com/

Address: 18900 Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, Ill.
Operating: Opening Sept. 21
Activities: Hay rides, pony rides and animals
Tickets: Starting at $22
Website: https://odysseyfunfarm.com/

Address: 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, Ill.
Operating: Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 7 – Oct. 27
Activities: air cannons, live music, rides, and zip-line
Tickets: Starting at $20
Website: https://richardsonadventurefarm.com/AdventureFarm/CornMaze

Address: 17250 S Weber Rd. Lockport, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 21 – Oct. 27
Activities: Animals, games, and train rides.
Tickets: Starting at $20
Website: https://www.cottonwoodfarms.net/

Address: 29W310 North Ave. West Chicago, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 14 – Oct. 30
Activities: Haunted house, hay rides, petting zoo and rides
Tickets: Free admission
Website: https://sonnyacres.com/

Address: 3709 Miller Rd, McHenry, Ill.
Operating: Aug. 31 – Oct. 27
Activities: Animals, pumpkin cannon and tractors.
Tickets: Starting at $16
Website: https://stadesfarmandmarket.com/

Address: 15725 W Bruce Rd, Lockport, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 20 - Oct. 31
Tickets: Free admission
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TomandZachsPumpkinpatch

Address: 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 14 – Oct. 31
Activities include: Apple picking while supplies last in October, beer garden, music, animals and mini golf
Tickets: Starting at $16
Website: https://windyacresfarmstand.com/fall-fest/

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