Palos Pumpkin Fields Guide 2021

PALOS, IL — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a cherished fall tradition full of fun activities.

Many offer complementary activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them.

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

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms near Palos to visit in 2021:

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

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