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Such a charming & friendly family place with many different kinds of animals. My Hubby & I visit…read morearound Halloween time. This farm has a great selection of pumpkins & gourds. They also sell honey & caramel apples. They have pony rides around a big pond. A hayride too. The people who own & work at the farm are very friendly. The prices are low to reasonable unlike other pumpkin farms that over charge so much. The farm also has a private small building for Birthday parties. The family & staff are very friendly & welcoming to customers. This is a great place to visit for all ages.

We've been coming here for 6 years now and it's our favorite fall tradition! They have the BEST…read morecorn maze with a trivia game throughout the maze if you choose to do it, they sell homemade pumpkin donuts, there's a petting zoo with goats to feed and chickens, and a great selection of pumpkins at a reasonable price. Plus it's family owned and operated on their property! 10/10 experience!

This is classic pumpkin farm with lots of pumpkins and squashes to choose from. And the people…read moreworking there are so kind and friendly. I just wish the pumpkins were a little bit cheaper and that you didn't need tickets to enter in so that it would just be free. Also the hot cocoa is amazing! The fact that their hot cocoa is so good bumps this up to a 4 star. (It's really a 3 star review tho)

Richardson Farm Tulip Fest! We came around 10:30am on a Friday and we basically had the field to…read moreourselves. There's over 1 million tulips planted, and there were plenty of photo ops throughout. I also love that the tulips were planted in the shape of a butterfly this year, but wish there was some way to see it from above. :( For $20 you get access to their tulip field and one u-pick tulip is included. You can purchase more tulips for $2 each if you want to pick more. Dogs are also allowed and are free to enter, but if your dog is prone to chewing on/eating flowers, maybe leave your dog home (tulips are toxic for dogs, mostly the bulbs which are underground). There are a few food trucks and lawn games to play as well. We tried the blended java chip coffee and kettle corn. The kettle corn was really good. We only spent about an hour here because there's not much else to really do.

My experience is going to differ a lot from other reviews because I went to Richardson Farms for…read morethe corn maze 5K, which ended up not happening at the corn maze due to the rain. I like to sign up for unique 5K courses, so I was super excited for this one. At 6am during the day of the 5K, I got a sad email saying the course has switched to the farm course for everyone who signed up for the corn maze course due to the corn maze being muddy and unsafe or something. But at least the 5K was still happened. The farm course was meh. It was muddy as well but at least it was wide dirt roads. For anyone considering going in the future, I suggest definitely going for the corn maze course instead because I imagine the farm course is meh even when it's dry. The gift shop was open for runners super early to shelter and grab some snacks, souvenirs, and bathroom breaks. The apple cider donuts are great, but only comes in half dozen.

Staff was above and beyond nice! Great pumpkin selection with gourds and squash too!! Loved every…read moreminute for great pricing!

I just love this place! Always the best and most beautiful pumpkins! Really great way to shop…read morelocal and support small businesses!

Always wanted to go strawberry picking, but every year we miss the picking window…read more This year we finally went. Chose Stade's based on reviews, availability and location. It was great and would definitely go again! Pricing is fair. They require a $7 minimum per person. It wasn't a problem for us because we chose (2) 4 quart buckets. As of June 2026, 1 qt was $7, 2 qt $14 and 4 qt was $20. I feel their pricing is fair esp given the price of berries recently. They provide the buckets that you keep. You can either take a trolley, train (extra charge) or walk. The field wasn't too far about 10-15 min. We opted to walk both ways. The strawberry fields were pretty big. I highly recommend coming early in the day because it gets busy and the earlier you come, the bigger the berries. They stagger their plantings so it stretches the season longer. They also have lettuce, radishes, cilantro, raspberries and sugar snap peas this weekend. Everything except sugar snap peas were a separate charge. All of their pricing is on their website and their Facebook page has their availability for the day. Strollers and wagons are welcome, but no dogs. The market is worth checking out. They had meats, pies, gifts, donuts, drinks and some produce. I highly recommend the strawberry lemonade slushy. It was refreshing after a couple of hours in the sun. The strawberry donut was tasty, too. It was moist and tender and not terribly sweet. Will definitely be back next year for more strawberry picking. We may comeback for other pickings later this year.

I am just talking about the market area as I have no grandchildren who can enjoy the stuff for kids…read moreto do. Our favorite orchard experienced a full crop failure of apples this year. I went to Stade's to pick up apples. Because I am allergic to yellow jackets there was no u-pick option for me. I was glad to find Honeycrisp apples and a few other things plus those delicious apple cider doughnuts. I gotta get back before they close for the season. The people are wonderful and the place is packed with so many things.

Great fresh sweet corn and other veggies. Nice people…read moreThey treat you like family the first time you go, and every time thereafter. You will not be disappointed.

I wish I knew about Wiltse's Farm sooner! A beautiful well kept farm with a ton of local produce…read more It is so nice to see all of the fresh veggies and fruit. Everything I bought was tasty. I also got two big beautiful bunches of wild flowers and some pumpkins. I think the prices are reasonable. Friendly staff. I love to support local. Check them out!

Outside of the difficulty parking, It was a wonderful festival to attend. The setup was spread out,…read morebut still compact enough where attendees don't feel cramped, yet walking from stage to stage, or different areas was no further than a few minutes. Besides free entry, it was also nice to have the restaurants open to give additional options for food and activities outside of the festival vendors. All the different pumpkin and fall themed displays provided a lot of fun social media picture opportunities throughout the grounds, and a budget friendly opportunity to explore. In particular, the pumpkin wall was enormous and an amazing backdrop. I was also a giant fan of Curdtoberfest with free cheese curds, rootbeer, and swag for attendees. This was probably my favorite areas to visit and to take fun pictures. Overall, super fun experience which didn't feel crowded at all and provided a ton of options for activities. I'd definitely be back next year and figure out a better way to manage the parking situation.

Love this festival…read more Pros: -Free to attend. -Lighted pumpkins wall for festive Autumn Instagram pics. -I live around the area, 10 mins away, know it well so it's easy for me to score street parking but they have free shuttles via Fort Sheridan reserve parking. -Great bands on at least a couple of different stages. -Lots of food trucks, lines run from no wait to 20 min wait. It's also located on the Highwood restaurant & bar strip. Plenty of food options & you could easily score a bar seat to take a break. -Safe crowd & police presence around. -It is right at the Metra stop should you decide to leave your car behind.

My kids had a fun time. It's free to get in but they do charge for the bouncy house, train ride and…read moreto feed the animals (food). For the cost, it was great. My kids were there for 2 hours having fun.

Been going here since I was a kid. It's more than a farm stand but a whole cozy experienceread more

Pearce's Farm Stand is so much more than a place to pick up produce--it's a full-on family…read moreexperience that our kids (and we!) absolutely adore. From live music and wagons to pull/ride to fresh samples and pumpkins (fall), every visit is packed with wholesome fun and unforgettable memories. The farm stand is incredibly kid-friendly, with a large play space featuring real (retired) farm equipment to climb on and hay castles to explore. Our kids could spend hours there! They especially love riding in the wagons, sampling treats like juicy watermelon and soft peanut butter cookies, and dancing to the live music. And we have to mention the sweet corn--it is hands-down the BEST we've ever had. Perfectly crisp, fresh, and flavorful, it's a summer must-have and reason enough to stop by all on its own. In the fall, Pearce's turns into a magical wonderland. Last year, our daughter (who had just turned two) remembered every single detail from our visits--so much so that returning in 2025 was a top priority as soon as they opened for the season! We also really appreciate the farm's $3 "ugly" or overstock veggie bags--a great way to get fresh produce at an amazing value while cutting down on food waste. It's thoughtful touches like this that make Pearce's a favorite not just for the fun, but for the values behind it. If you're looking for a place to make lasting family memories, enjoy local food, and support a fantastic small business, Pearce's Farm Stand is a must-visit. We're already counting down to our next trip!

This is the place to do all your holiday shopping! They have a great inventory of gifts for…read moreeveryone, from stationary, men's clothing, toys , household and gardening items. Downtown Richmond is a great place to shop and dine.