Pumpkin Patches Around Palos

PALOS, IL — October is coming to an end soon, but there is still time to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

Many Palos families enjoy an annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is relatively safe, but 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.

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