Deerfield Pumpkin Patch Guide 2021

DEERFIELD, IL — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a beloved autumn ritual full of exciting activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is pretty 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.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms in the Deerfield area to visit in 2021:

• Abbey Farms
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Creuziger’s Land of the Giants Pumpkin Farm
• Dave’s Pumpkins
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard
• Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
• Richardson Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Thompson Strawberry Farm