Best Highland Park Area Pumpkin Patches

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Cooler fall days are quickly approaching in the Highland Park area, which means it's time to start planning your family’s annual trip to the country to find the best pumpkins.

There are a few weeks left to pick out a great pumpkin for a Halloween jack-o'-lantern. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Highland Park and Highwood to visit in 2021:

• Didier Farms
• Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Abbey Farms
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Richardson Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Creuziger’s Land of the Giants Pumpkin Farm
• Enjoy Pioneer Farm
• Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Dave’s Pumpkins

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to tell us about it in the comments below.