Bronkberry Farms

We visited in October 2020 during the pandemic. I did a lot of research to find the farms that are…read moretaking proper safety precautions with a setup that allows for social distancing. Dollinger Family Farm checked all the boxes, so we gave it a shot. I'm so glad I did because we had a very positive experience. We arrived on a Saturday right when it opened to avoid crowds. There were others there, but distancing was so easy. There were signs everywhere about wearing a mask and there was also a hand-washing station. We noticed a lot of other farms that are an easy drive from like Chicago did not take this pandemic seriously at all, so we loved supporting a farm that did take it seriously. We looked a bit at the animals--so cute!--before heading over to look at the pumpkins (AKA the main event). They had a tractor set up with a bunch of assorted squash for the perfect photo op. Then, pumpkins were sorted into piles based on size with a sign with the price. For example, a pile with $8 pumpkins. I believe the most expensive were $12. We selected two $8 pumpkins that were huge! My only suggestion would be to actually label the pumpkins with prices. The people in front of us in line picked a pumpkin from the $9 pile, but the employee insisted that this was too big of a pumpkin to have come from that pile. She said sometimes customers move the pumpkins around. I don't blame the customers for being a little frustrated because they obviously picked their pumpkin with the price in mind. We were worried this might happen to us, but they did not question when we told them we picked $8 pumpkins. The service was excellent. An employee actually took our pumpkins and we could drive up to pick them up before leaving. It was so helpful not to have to carry these huge pumpkins over to the car ourselves. We will definitely be back next year!

It was closed I think!! They should of put that on their post. It took time to find then when we…read moregot there no one was anywhere around! Very disappointed!

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Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest

4.0(664 reviews)

13.4 mi

•$$$

There's a lot of fun stuff to do.... But it gets so busy that you can't really enjoy it. Lines for…read morethe rides are over an hour. It too expensive to just sit in lines. We went once and that's it. One and done. There's other places more worth it.

Our favorite yearly activity!! Perfect spot to walk with the family, sight see and try lots of…read moresnacks/food. Highly recommend the apple cider donuts, kettle corn and root beer float. Most rides are for children 3-9, as they are usually accompanied by an adult. I saw many older kids 13-18 waiting in line for rides that are not for realistically made for them. This makes longer wait times as 1 person will get on vs 2/3. Other than that lots to do, make time to get your family photo in the middle of the park which is sent via text to your phone. Love the petting zoo where carrots/veggies are sold for $5 a cup. Fun time for the kids to go around and feed the animals. Once you leave, there is a shop area where you can buy mini pumpkins, souvenirs and snacks as well. So many great spots all around for photos!! Can't wait to be back next year.

The family by the pumpkins near the exit

Barnstormer Wave Swing Ride

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Siegels Cottonwood Farm

2.8(161 reviews)

3.6 mi

•$$$

Large farm with lots to do!…read more Can be pricey, I recommend buying the end of summer to get a good price on tickets. With the discount, we paid $60 total for 2 adults, 1 child. We enjoyed the giant slide, many playgrounds, the corn bin, the large pillow trampoline, and corn maze. They have a good variety of food options. I had the pork, mashed potato, and corn parfait. There was a lot of food stuffed into it. It just needed some gravy in my opinion. When we went on a beautiful Saturday we were surprised it didn't feel overly crowded. It is pretty wide spread with plenty to do. You could easily spend 3-4 hours here. There is a lot to cater to all age groups which was nice!

Fantastic place for younger aged kids. Not too many big kid rides. But the place was large clean…read moreand very well run. I would definitely go back. Tons of food choices, different things to do, and even a petting zoo area. Great place for younger aged kids families.

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View from the top of the slide

Abbey Farms

4.1(168 reviews)

18.9 mi

Loved this pumpkin patch. It's big but not overwhelming and the wristband you buy to get in covers…read morealmost everything. This is nice as so many of the orchards/pumpkin patches charge for every single thing separately. The staff was friendly and everything is kid appropriate. If you don't love loud noises, watch out for the corn cannon but other than that this is kid heaven. There are also treats for adults with a beer tent, live music and shop for snacks. The bounce area, giant slide and especially the zip line seem like favorites. Pumpkins are a set price and are a reasonable cost. You could easily stay here for hours. Parking is decent - and they've got an area for overflow. Great spot!

Would have probably rated this place 4 stars last year, but taking off a star this year because it…read moredid not feel worth it for the price. This place is ran by Benedictine Monks and is non-profit which is good, but for $23 weekend price ($19 weekday) it just didn't feel worth it. IMO entrance should be free (or suggested donation) while it's encouraged to buy pumpkins, food, and stuff from the shop, especially at a place like this where there is no huge attractions. Last year I think it was cheaper, and for some reason we basically had the whole place to ourselves which is why I wanted to come back because my memory of it was good. On weekends they have live music and a bar to purchase drinks. There's a couple fun things for kids to do (a small zipline, a hayride, a slide), but not too much for adults coming here for a date. The corn maze is very old with lots of gaps in it from people making their own paths. There were also no pumpkins left or the ones left were rotting. I expected there to be a lot more to buy and take photos with, but when we got in, there were maybe 5 pumpkins left on the grass and none that I wanted to purchase :( The one thing I do love about this place is the petting zoo and it was a big reason I wanted to come back. They seem like they take care of the animals and don't allow constant feedings too. It's also not too crowded and they don't allow too many people inside at once. But when there are farms that allow goat petting for free, I don't think it's worth the money just for that. We purchased some pumpkin donuts from the shop too and they were okay. I read the ingredients after purchasing and was a bit turned off. I don't really like to see Red 40 and a bunch of preservatives when I'm expecting it to be fresh and homemade. I don't know if I would return.

The Farm

Complimentary donut and hot cocoa

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Keller's Farmstand

4.0(72 reviews)

7.4 mi

i been there a few times , and the service is great. today i went aple picking. the apples are…read moredelicious. I am returning next week. the world's best apples

My family had a great time at Keller's Farmstand in Oswego. We came for apple picking and it was…read moreour first time on the farm. Parking was easy (free, and roped off sections on gravel/dirt and there were greeters who welcomed folks at the entryway and helped point people to the direction they want to go (concessions - straight ahead; apple picking - to your left; ticketed activities - to the right). I had looked at their website beforehand to check their apple varieties available for picking and when we arrived, there was pleasantly more available than I was expecting (all of this is seasonal of course and dependent on Keller's and lots of other factors). We were two adults, two grandparents, and one toddler. Kids under 4 are free. You must purchase a plastic tote as your entry ticket, and we opted for the 1/4 peck (approx 3 lbs of apples) at $11 each. We had a blast wandering the orchard and there were plenty of signage and staff located at different sections to help answer any questions. We really liked the Rosalee apples! After we wandered and picked and ate as we went, we got some hotdogs, cider donuts, a pretzel & cheese, a cider slushie, and kettle corn from the concessions stand. We relaxed at some picnic tables (uncovered, no shade) which was fine for us if you don't mind being in the sun. There is a shaded picnic bench area, but only available if you purchase tickets to the "farmland" activities area. There is also a pumpkin patch to bring home your pumpkin(s) of choice but we didn't get a chance to check out the patch while we were there. Heads up, the bathroom situation is port-o-potty's only so plan accordingly. Some tips would be to bring a wagon or a stroller that you don't mind pulling across fallen apples, damp grass, mud/dirt, etc. Or, bring a bag to keep your stuff in, like a water bottle or snacks/food if you plan to picnic. Rain boots for kids would be a good idea. Pets are not allowed. All in all, we had an amazing time and would love to come back soon. Their staff are really friendly, the prices are fair, and it's a great weekend family-friendly activity. Sit on the giant red Adirondack chair or take a photo in front of their butterfly painting on the side of their barn. Five shining stars for Keller's Farmstand.

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Konow's Corn Maze

3.5(116 reviews)

11.1 mi

Kari's Rating 7/10…read more TLDR: -Dogs Allowed! -Lots of Picture Opportunities - This is my first time at Konow's Corn Maze and it was honestly such a cute place. It was about an hour drive to Homer Glen, but well worth the drive. We pulled up on a Wednesday and it wasn't very busy which was great. They had fun activities like a pumpkin house, perfect for pictures with your pups. A goat barn which my dog and I could go into, as well as a larger petting/feeding area with sheep, pigs, donkeys, cows and more. Thankfully dogs weren't allowed in there as my pup would have been pretty scared cuz the animals were quite large, but they were all friendly. They had a bunch of activities and I'm shocked at the variety. There was a game room, corn pits, hayride, cow trains, two carnival rides, a large and small corn maze. We ended up going in the small corn maze and coming out the exit of the larger maze-not sure how we did that but it was a really fun day. There was a shaded area with a bounce house, a straw playground and hoops through a modified harvesting machine. It again, seemed geared towardt children, but it was really cool to experience a new place and enjoy the afternoon. Definitely recommend coming on a weekday as I can for see it being quite busy on the weekends!

What Fun! Third year we have attended a live music performance, and it never disappoints. This year…read morewas even better with them putting up screens to watch our White Sox while listening to the band. A number of activists for people of all ages to engage in while enjoying the outdoors! Staff is extremely helpful and polite. Great weekend day drinking spot, too! Pumpkins, cider, hayrides, maze solving, food, and festivities! Love this place!

Corn.....

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Wall of pumpkins to purchase

Crosswind Farms

5.0(7 reviews)

14.8 mi

This is the most beautiful little family owned farm to visit. For years my daughter and I have…read morestopped in during the fall for the corn pit, goats, pumpkin picking, and to walk around to say hi to the alpacas, chickens, and hopefully hunt for kittens and cats hehe. She won't leave without picking up a year supply of honey bear lollipops and honey sticks. I'm so happy to see this place has grown over the years but still a small quiet farm.

We stopped here for pumpkins which they had displayed so nicely near the road. There was such a…read morewide variety of pumpkins and gourds of various sizes. The prices were great for the pumpkins we bought. Some pumpkin patches would easily charge three times as much. The people working were very nice and friendly, they directed us towards the round barn with all the animals grazing and walking around. It was great to see the Alpaca that close. Very fun.

The corn pit! We are going here every year for our pumpkins now.

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Feeding the horses

Johansen Farms

2.9(116 reviews)

11.5 mi

Went today with my almost 4 year old and we both loved it. I see all the negative reviews about…read morethere not being a lot to do but we were there for a good 4 hours and had plenty to do. The little one loved all the bounce houses. We both enjoyed the train ride and hayride and I especially loved holding the baby chicks and going in the area with the goats. Oh and the alpaca! But what really knocked it out of the park were the people at each attraction. Everyone was SO nice. I was even impressed with the younger "kids" who worked there. Great attitudes and kept the kids safe! Also, feed is only a quarter which meant I only spent $2 between the two of us instead of $10-$20 for those cups of veggies at other places.

Just visited their fall pumpkin patch and had a great time! It's free to enter but the children's…read morezoo is paid. There was a great selection of cute fall decor items and giant pumpkins plus mini gourds. They also had the fullest mums I have seen all year- gorgeous!! The fall treats were delish. We indulged in the apple cider slushie and donuts. There is also a section set up with several cute photo opportunities, it was a lot of fun for a fall activity! We spent a little over an hour but I'll be going back again in a few weeks!

Pony rides!

Mums mums mums! In every color and so full and pretty.

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Mums

Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm

3.6(63 reviews)

8.7 mi

$9 entrance fee on weekdays, we stopped by on an October Monday and it was actually a little busier…read morethan expected with a few bus loads of kids on field trips. Sadly their food stand wasn't open but they did have some snacks at the cashier area. We came by just to look around and give our doggo a chance to explore the pumpkin patch which he loved (dog-friendly, on-leash). He had the time of his life sniffing all the different pumpkins. For kiddos they have a couple different play areas, may be worth it more for younger ones. There are some photo opportunities with their giant pumpkin and wooden painted cut outs. Would definitely be back if in the area!

We love this place! My 3 year old and I spent most of our time in the pirate ship, castle, and the…read morenew slides they put up this year. We also enjoy playing with the bulldozers and dump trucks in the sand and hanging out in the corn pit. Simple. Affordable. Fun place to be active!

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Fresh Thyme Market

4.0(51 reviews)

2.1 mi

Very clean, lots of produce and healthy options and supplements…read more Surprisingly lots of vegan stuff

Found out, that Fresh Thyme's no questions unsatisfactory returns policy online is fallacious,…read morewithout store given receipt, they will not honor returns.

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S B.

2 years ago

Trash. Business owners have a literal pointed gun as their Facebook profile picture (saying "wrong house", and they host having kids story time with the local library. Vote for who you want to vote for (yes, he uses the term "libtards" too! I wonder how the special needs community feels about that!), but I'll be talking to some of the local small businesses who work together with Bronkberry Farms about who these people are and what they stand for. read more

Caitlin B.

5 years ago

Everyone there is super nice and welcoming. Loved the atmosphere! I also loved the goats. 10/10 would recommend!

Robyn M.

5 years ago

Amazing staff at Bronkberry Farms! We always feel at home here and love to tell our friends to visit!

Ashley M.

7 years ago

Nice staff! Great prices!! Definitely will be coming here more often.

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