Pumpkin Patches in the South Suburbs
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Fall is quickly approaching, which means its the season for pumpkin patches! There are various pumpkin patches around the south suburbs, but we’re here to tell you them all with honest reviews to help you pick the best one to visit!
1. Odyssey Fun Farm
First on our list is Odyssey Fun Farm, located at 18900 Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, 60477, I-80 to Harlem Ave S. to 191st E. to Prosperi Dr (near CarMax).
They begin the pumpkin patch season on Saturday, September 25th 2021, and their farm is located on a 110 acre farm!
Admission is as followed:
$22.00 Per Person
$24.00 Sat – Sun – Columbus Day
They have many attractions for all ages, including:
Giant Pillow Bouncy,
Expanded Barnyard Zoo
a Cow Train, Duck Races,
Hay Rides (Mask Required)
Pony Rides and more!
Additional prices are as followed:
Additionals:
$12.00 Per Person Zipline
$ 5.00 Per Person Containment Z Zombie Paintball Shooting Gallery
$ 8.00 Per Person Pony Rides (Must be 90lbs or less)
$ 2.00 Per Feed for Animals
They also have a well known Pac-man Maize.
2. Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm
This is a well known pumpkin patch around the south suburbs.
The pumpkin farm opens on September 17th, 2021.
Prices are as followed:
Monday’s-Thursday’s: $18.99
Friday’s: $21.99
Saturday’s & Sunday’s: $29.99
Admission for babies under 1 is free!
There is an additional pony ride that can be purchased for $6.
They do offer military (active and veterans) entrance for free with proper identification.
The attractions they offer are as followed:
“Rockin’ Rabbits”
“Barrel Blast”
“Rooster Rodeo”
“Barnyard Dance Cow Coaster”
Gemstone and Arrowhead Mining Sluice
Fun Barn
Happy Swing
Free Selfie Booth
Pig races
Haunted Barn
Barnyard Animals & Petting Zoo
3. Puckerville Farms
Puckerville Farms is a family owned farm that offers pumpkins, Christmas tree’s and glass artwork.
They open their field from September 12th until October 31st.
They are open 7 days a week, hours as followed:
Monday-Sunday 10am-7pm.
The best part? Admission is free!
They have a “largest” pumpkin contest,
hayrides,
and face painting!
4. Butterprint Farm Pumpkin Patch
At this farm, they offer a variety of learning for kids.
Some of the activities you can expect to see at this farm is:
Rubber Duck Races
Crow Family Puppets
Corn Cracking and Processing
Petting Zoo
Rope Making
Butterprint Prairie Museum, and
Hayrides.
5. Kregel’s Pumpkin Patch
This one is a little further than the south suburbs, but still deserves an honorable mentioning. This place has many good reviews, it’s worth checking out!
They open the farm on September 25th, 2021, and close their doors on October 30th, 2021.
The hours are as followed:
Market
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm
Public Hayrides
Monday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm Every 30 minutes
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Every 15 minutes
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm Every 15 minutes
Prices for the farm:
General Admission - Masks are required
- Farm Market No Fee Monday - Sunday
- Barnyard Activities
Friday-Sunday- Children $10, Adults $8
Monday - Thursday Children $8, Adults $6
$1 Discount for Seniors 62+ (with ID)
Some fun things you can expect from this farm is:
Pumpkin Hayrides,
Pumpkin Peak Slide
Petting Zoo
Corn Maze
Barrel Train Ride
Sling Shot Challenge
Rat Rollers, and more!
6. Konow’s Corn Maze
This farm opens its doors on September 18th, 2021 closes their doors on October 30th, 2021, and offers events on certain dates, make sure you check out their website!
Admission Fees:
Monday – Friday: 3 and older: $12.00/person
Saturday & Sunday: 3 and older: $15.00/person
Ages 2 and younger: Free
Active Military & Veterans: Free with military ID (this applies to military and veteran individuals only)
Hours of Operation:
Monday 2PM – 8PM
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 2PM – 8PM
Thursday 2PM – 8PM
Friday 10AM – 8PM
Saturday 10AM – 8PM
Sunday 10AM – 7PM
Admission includes:
Large Corn Maze,
Small Corn Maze,
2 Corn Pits,
Jump House,
Animal Barn,
Straw Playground,
2 Jumping Pillows, and more!
This pumpkin farm is DOG FRIENDLY!! However, you need to bring proof of current rabies shot and the dog must be leashed at all times.
7. Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
Siegel’s is open to the public from September 25th til Halloween from 10am to 6pm!
Pricing is as follows:
Online* $19.95 (Weekends and weekday price)
Onsite* $24.95 (Over 35 activities)
Online* Weekends All Inclusive Pass $31.95
(Includes General Admission, Gem Mining, & Paintball) Saturday/Sunday and Columbus Day
They also have many different types of discounts for admission prices so be sure to check out their page!
General Admission includes:
Giant Tic Tac Toe
Giant Checkers
Zach’s Farm Animals
Wheel’s of FunLand
Barnyard Playland
Port Cottonwood Playland
Maddie’s Mansion & Chalets Playland
Miss Maddie’s School House
Grandpa Franks Haunted Barn
and lots of other activities, 35 combined!
This one is definitely fun for all different ages.
Guest Contributor: Tiffany Powell