Best Naperville-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

NAPERVILLE, IL — Not even pumpkin patches are escaping the coronavirus in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic means some of the Chicago area’s pumpkin patches have had to adjust hours, regulations and activities as they head into fall. But pumpkin picking — and other fall fun like apple orchards — can still happen with safety measures and social distancing in place.

Fortunately, the coronavirus has only changed — not completely closed — your favorite pumpkin patch and its offerings this fall. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Naperville.

Name: Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch
Address: 710 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 18 through Oct. 31
Attractions: Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, pony rides, air slides, miniature golf
Hours: Click the link to view Johansen Farms's hours.
Pricing: $9.95 on weekdays; $14.95 on weekends and Columbus Day. Admission includes all attractions and animal rides. Kids 23 months and younger get in free.
Phone: 630-759-8711
Website: https://johansenfarms.com/

Name: Abbey Farms
Address: 2855 Hart Rd. Aurora, IL
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19 through Nov. 1
Attractions: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, corn cannon, petting zoo, fire pit, slide, duck races, kiddie corral
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Pricing: $12 on weekdays; $17 on weekends and holidays. Kids 2 and under get in free.
Phone: 630-966-7775
Website: https://www.abbeyfarms.org/

Name: Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
Address: 29 W 310 North Ave., West Chicago
Attractions: Hayrides, train rides, petting zoo
Hours: Click the link to see the hours at Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
Pricing: Click the link for tour information
Phone: 630-231-3859
Website: https://sonnyacres.com/

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.