Arlington Heights Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches, Spooky Stories

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Halloween is almost upon us in Arlington Heights, and there’s still time to get in some seasonal fun. Even in the time of coronavirus, the Chicago area’s pumpkin patches are open — and there’s still time to scare up some fun with Patch’s tour of spooky yard haunts and tales of local lore.

Here’s a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Arlington Heights.

Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes Near Arlington Heights

Pumpkin Patch: Historic Wagner Farm
Address: 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview
Season opening/closing: Sept. 19/Oct. 31
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 847-657-1506
Attractions: Fall History Tours run 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31. Cost is $5 per person/Free for 2 and under.
Website: https://www.glenviewparks.org/...

Pumpkin Patch: St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
Address: 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield
Season opening: Pumpkins are scheduled to arrive 3 p.m. Sept. 26
Phone: (847) 945-1678
Website: https://www.stgregoryschurch.o...
Pumpkin Patch: Kingswood United Methodist Church
Address: 401 E Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove
Season opening/closing dates: Pumpkins are scheduled to arrive 4 p.m. Oct. 10/Oct. 31
Hours: Noon-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends
Phone: 847-398-0770
Website: https://www.kingswoodumc.com/p...

Pumpkin Patch: Didier Farms
Address: 16678 W. Aptakisic Rd., Lincolnshire
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19/Oct. 31
Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone: 847-634-3291
Attractions: Pumpkinfest offers hayrides, pony rides, camel rides, kiddie rides, craft area, and have an animal land to explore.
Pricing: No admission fee. Tickets can be purchased for rides and activities.
Website: https://didierfarms.com/

Pumpkin Patch: Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
Address: 13236 W Townline Road, Waukegan
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19/Nov. 1
Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Monday), Noon-8 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday), 10 a.m-8 p.m. (Thursday), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday, Saturday) and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sunday)
Phone: 847-662-5733
Attractions: Maze and hayride.
Pricing: $7 adults, $5 children (12 and under), Free (2 and under) for maze; $4 per person for hayride, Free (2 and under); $1-$50 for pumpkins, priced by size. Weekends during timed entry for all guests = $10 per person includes hayride, corn maze and animal area.
Website: https://www.krollsfarm.com/

Other Halloween Events In Arlington Heights

Pumpkin Splash
4-8 p.m. Oct. 24. From the Arlington Heights Park District. There are four different sessions at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Come bob for pumpkins at Arlington Ridge Center! The activity pool will be having floating plastic pumpkins and harvest eggs containing candy or toys. Pre-registration is required. 2 family members allowed per child. Face coverings must be worn by all family members unless in the water. Register here.

Trunk-Or-Treat: Drive-Thru Edition
4-6:45 p.m. Oct. 30. From the Arlington Heights Park District. Register by car. 1 car per registration. Cars that are not registered will not be allowed to attend. Please arrive within your time slot only. Emails with more information will be sent out the week of the event. Register based off the location you wish to be your starting point. North Side will begin at Lake Arlington and South Side will begin at Melas. Register here.

And if pumpkin patches aren’t enough to get you into the Halloween spirit, check out Patch’s tour of haunted yards

• Patch 2020 Guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yards - Part 1
• Patch 2020 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yards - Part 2

And while you’re at it, read through Patch’s roundup of urban legends and vote for the scariest — from Resurrection Mary to the Demon Barber of Palos.

More fall fun:

• 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Illinois
• Fall Fun Amid COVID-19: Illinois Apple Orchards, Fall Fests Reopen

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.