Best Naperville-Area Pumpkin Farms

NAPERVILLE, IL — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t only about finding the perfect potential jack-o-lantern to carve for Halloween. It’s an opportunity to spend time with the family and share a cherished fall practice that promises a host of enjoyable activities.

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

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's relatively safe to visit an outdoor pumpkin patch is moderately safe. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Below some of the top pumpkin fields near Naperville to visit in 2021:

• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Abbey Farms
• Johansen Farms
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Puckerville Farms

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