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