Pumpkin Picking Fields Around Batavia

BATAVIA, IL — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a treasured autumn practice full of enjoyable activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the children.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields near Batavia to visit in 2021:

• Abbey Farms
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Enjoy Pioneer Farm
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard
• Johansen Farms
• Puckerville Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm