Biggest Skokie Area Pumpkin Patches

SKOKIE, IL — Cooler fall days are quickly approaching in the Skokie area, which means it's time to start planning your family’s annual trip to the country to find the best pumpkins.

There are a few weeks left to pick out a great pumpkin for a Halloween jack-o'-lantern. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field 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 patches near Skokie to visit in 2021:

• Didier Farms
• Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
• Goebbert’s Farm & Garden Center
• Abbey Farms
• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Richardson Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Creuziger’s Land of the Giants Pumpkin Farm
• Enjoy Pioneer Farm
• Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
• Dave’s Pumpkins

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