In Fall, it is practically your civic duty to have a pumpkin outside of your home. Lots of places sell them, but it’s less fun to grab one at the grocery store when you can go and pick your own at a real farm. There are several farms in Lake County, McHenry County, and Southern Wisconsin bursting with the perfect pumpkin for you!
Please remember that many of these are working farms and therefore will be muddy, and cash is always preferred. Be sure to check the links in the listings for up to date information, and new procedures in place.
Find a Pumpkin Patch near you!Lake County Pumpkin Patches
Aspegren Farms
21675 W Hawley Street, Mundelein | (224) 475-7454
In 2019 Asspegren was not open for pick your own, no updates on the 2020 season as of publishing. Look for them to re-open in 2020. Meet the farmers behind Aspegren Farm at MADE in Lake County.
Country Bumpkin
27691 N. Gilmer Road, Mundelein | (847) 566-2176
2020 dates TBA, see website.
While Country Bumpkin doesn’t have U-pick pumpkins, it does have a Pumpkin Fest, which is GREAT for toddlers. Our writer, Cheryl, has gone before and had a great experience. The pumpkin festival features a barrel train ride, moonwalks, a petting zoo, a straw maze, and pumpkins for sale. Paid admission is required to enter.
Didier Farms
16678 W. Aptakisic Road, Prairie View, Lincolnshire | 847-634-3291
Open Daily September 19 – October 31st
Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms has all you need for the perfect day-long, fall adventure. Enjoy carnival-style rides, bounce inflatables, partake in the new silly string asylum, and pet exotic animals. Admission and parking are free, but most activities cost money. Be sure to read Loralie’s 2011 review.
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm
40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington | 847-428-6727
(There is also a second location in Hampshire; see Little McHenry County for details)
Open daily, September 19 – October 31
Goebbert’s is one of those pumpkin patches that you really can spend the whole day enjoying. Their farm boasts over 50 different animals, a wagon ride, a pumpkin eating dinosaur that you have to see to believe, pig races, and more. They have numerous photo opportunities, as well as climbing structures for toddlers. While there is no admission price or parking fee, attractions do cost money. See the website for pricing and discounts. Read Tracy’s review.
Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
13236 W. Townline Road, Waukegan | 847-662-5473
Open daily beginning September 19; see their website for hours.
Kroll’s has everything from hayrides ($3 a ride), farm animals (goats, donkeys, sheep, chickens, and turkeys), a corn maze, pumpkin sales, and more. Kroll’s does not charge for admission or parking. Please note they are a cash-only farm. Read Melissa’s 2011 review.
Patch 22
NW corner of Hwy 41 and Kelly Road, Wadsworth | 847-336-0120
Open Saturdays & Sundays all October
This farm includes thousands of pumpkins for purchase, hayrides, a children’s haunted loft, a petting farm, and Halloween decor. While this is not a U-pick pumpkin farm, they still have pumpkins available for purchase. You can also purchase gourds, taffy apples, refreshments, and hay bales. There is no admission or parking fee, but activities do have small fees. Check the website for details and take a look at Loralie’s 2013 review.
Find all the McHenry County Pumpkin patches at Little McHenry County.
Southern Wisconsin Pumpkin Patches
The Elegant Farmer
Highways ES & J, Mukwonago, WI | (262) 363-6770
Open Saturdays & Sundays, September 12-Oct 25
Their annual Autumn Harvest Festival is fun for everyone in the whole family. With its train rides, pony rides, corn maze, and make-your-own caramel apples, you can honestly spend an entire afternoon there. Admission and parking are free to Autumn Harvest Fest, but pumpkins, food, and activities cost money. Read Laura’s experience at The Elegant Farmer.
Green Meadows Petting Farm
33603 High Drive (Hwy 20), Waterford, WI | (262) 534-2891
The Fall opening is September 23, Open Tuesdays- Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Meadows is one of those farms you hear people gushing about, don’t write it off as just a farm. They are also a pumpkin patch in October. All of the animals Green Meadows is famous for are there as well as farm activities; however, they also have pumpkins! Check out Heather’s review and check Groupon before heading out!
Happ’s Pumpkin Patch
24120 Wilmot Rd, Trevor WI | (262) 862-6515
Open weekends
This pumpkin patch is ranked one of the best in the state because of their train rides, hayrides, a “ghoul bus,” a corn maze, carnival games, a Thomas the Train climbing feature, and a haunted house. They also often sell pumpkins by the trunk.
Jerry Smith’s Pumpkin Farm
7150 18th Street, Kenosha, WI | 262- 859-2645
Open daily September 15 – October 31, see website for hours
Jerry Smith’s Pumpkin Farm has pumpkins, hayrides, animals, concession style food, a Giant Bounce Pillow, a haunted forest, face painting, a 6-acre corn maze, and rides. Check out Dawn’s Review.
Thompson Strawberry Farm
Hwy 50, Bristol, WI | (262) 857-2353
Opens September 16
Thompson Farm has U-pick pumpkins and gourds. Check the conditions page on the website before you go to make sure the pumpkins are ripe. Sometimes they close if there has been too much rain as the fields get too messy. What is unique about Thompson Strawberry Farm is that you can pay a set fee which allows you to fill up your car with as many pumpkins as you can. You will be the kid’s hero for letting them take home a whole trunk full of pumpkins! You can also purchase individual pumpkins here. There are no frills.
Which patch is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
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