Popular Oak Lawn-Area Pumpkin Patches

OAK LAWN, IL — Going to a pumpkin field 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 custom full of fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is pretty safe, though 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 the top pumpkin patches near Oak Lawn to visit in 2021:

• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Konow's Corn Maze
• Puckerville Farms
• Kregel’s Pumpkin Patch
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Johansen Farms
• Crosswind Farms
• Abbey Farms
• Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
• Elzinga Farm & Greenhouse
• Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm

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