Biggest Pumpkin Patch Farms Around South Side

SOUTH SIDE, IL — If you’re ready to leave summer behind and embrace all the good things autumn has to offer, why not start with a fun-filled family trip to the biggest pumpkin patch or field near South Side?

Mid-September can be a great time to pick up pumpkins before the October rush. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer free hayrides, corn mazes and games for kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch 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 patches in the South Side area 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