(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Chicago area is ramping up towards fall, and that includes the return of many classic fall activities like pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking.
The leaves are just starting to change color and Chicagoland has already experienced a taste of fall weather. That is enough to put many in the mindset of making plans for fall. Many of those fall experiences are already open.
We’ve gathered a list of over 20 farms and festivals offering pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking throughout the Chicago area. That list is organized alphabetically below.
Check out an interactive map of all the locations above.
Abbey Farms – Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze
Address: 2855 Hart Road, Aurora, Ill.
Operating: Sept. 21 – Oct. 27
Activities: Hay rides, live music, and a corn cannon
Tickets: Starting at $16
Website: https://abbeyfarms.org/pumpkin-daze/
All Seasons Orchard – Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze
Address: 14510 IL Route 176 Woodstock, Ill. 60098
Operating: Aug. 31 – Nov. 2, Pumpkin patch and apple picking begin in late September.
Activities: Animals, apple cannons, and ropes course
Tickets: Starting at $9
Website: https://allseasonsorchard.com/