Pumpkin Farms Around Wheaton

WHEATON, IL — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t only about finding the perfect potential jack-o-lantern to carve for Halloween. It’s an opportunity to make memories with family in a treasured autumn ritual that promises a number of other fun activities.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is moderately safe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise. 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 farms near Wheaton to visit in 2021:

• Sonny Acres Pumpkin Farm
• Abbey Farms
• Puckerville Farms
• Johansen Farms
• Dollinger Family Farm
  

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