Best Pumpkin Patch Near South Side

SOUTH SIDE, IL — It's not too late to stroll through a pumpkin patch in the South Side area and find the biggest pumpkin for a jack-o'-lantern.

A trip to the pumpkin patch is a fall favorite for many families in the South Side area. Many fields have free activities like corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields near South Side to visit in 2021:

• Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest
• Puckerville Farms
• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Dollinger Family Farm
• Abbey Farms
• Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center
• Johansen Farms
• Kregel's Pumpkin Patch
• Crosswind Farms