Winnetka, Glencoe Pumpkin Patch Guide: October 2021

WINNETKA, IL — The New Trier Township area is filled with fun family traditions in the fall: cool nights around a bonfire, the first sip of hot apple cider and the annual trek to nearby pumpkin patches to find the best pumpkin.

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

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is fairly 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 around Winnetka and Glencoe area 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.