Nothing defines the fall season in our homes more than a trip to a pumpkin patch. You may wonder – is there a pumpkin patch near Peoria?
Some locations listed are a bit of a drive, but farms are generally located in rural areas, and this is a small price to pay for some autumn fun! Make a plan, pack the car, and set out on an adventure!
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Ackerman Family Farms (27158 US-150, Morton, IL 61550) (About 15-20 min drive from Peoria)
- Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- New corn maze every year
- Specialty food and gifts
- Pumpkins and gourds
Boggios Orchard & Produce (12087 IL-71, Granville, IL 61326) (About 1 hr drive from Peoria)
- Mon. - Sat. open until 6 p.m. Sun. open until 5 p.m.
- Petting Zoo
- Pony Rides
- Corn Maze
- Peddle Cars
- Bakery
- U - Pick Apples and Pumpkins
Christ Orchard (4321 Texas Rd., Elmwood, IL 61529) (About 20 - 30 min drive from Peoria)
- U - Pick Apples and Pumpkins
- Market
- Mums
- Farm Animals
- and More!
Crooked Row Farm Illinois (4623 Lakeland Ln Chillicothe, IL 61523) (About 15 - 25 min drive from Peoria)
- Small family-owned farm
- U-Pick Pumpkins
- Fresh Produce
- and more!
Gail's Pumpkin Patch (B1709 2000th Avenue, Beason, IL) (About 1 hr drive from Peoria)
- Open Sunday to Friday noon - 5 p.m., Sat.10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and closed on Tuesdays through October 31
- Farm animals
- Wagon ride
- Barrel Train ride
- Tunnel maze
- Pick Your Own Popcorn
- Feed the goats
- U-pick pumpkins
Hilly Lane Pumpkins (465 State Route 17, Sparland) (About 35 min drive from Peoria)
Small family owned farm and pumpkin patch. Drive up and check out the barn filled with lots of goodies!
- Open daily until dark
- U-Pick Pumpkins
- Pie Pumpkins
- Pumpkins & gourds
- Fresh produce
- Straw
- Corn stalks
- Photo Ops
- Other specialty items
Pumpkin Creek Farms (7392 Barclay Road, Sherman, IL 62684) (About an hour drive from Peoria)
A fun family-owned farm!
- Hours: Mon - Thurs: 10:00 - 5:00, Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 6:00, Sun: 12:00 - 6:00
- U-Pick Pumpkins
- Country Store
- Corn Maze
- Pizza Truck
- and more!
The Pumpkin Place (21416 N Holmes Road Princeville, IL 61559) (About 30 min drive from Peoria)
- Fall Decorations
- Pumpkins
- Gourds
- Straw bales
- Squash
- Indian corn
- Broom corn
- Corn stalks, lots of colors and varieties
- Come see the Giant Pumpkins!
Rader Family Farms (1238 Ropp Rd. in Normal) (About 40 min drive from Peoria)
- Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed.- Sun. and Columbus Day
- Corn Maze
- Jumping Pillow
- U - Pick Pumpkins
- School House & Little Village
- Obstacle Course
- Tram Rides (on weekends)
- Barrel Train
Roth Pumpkin Patch (1811 W Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550) (About 10-15 min drive from Peoria)
- Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. starting September 11th
- Hayrack Rides
- Jumbo Jumpy Pillow
- Corn Maze
- Barn Snacks
- Fall Gift Shop
- Pumpkin Barrel Train Rides
Schaer's Farm Market (1118 N Spring Bay Rd East Peoria, IL 61611) (About 10 min drive from Peoria)
- Watch FB page for announcements on events and openings
- Fall produce
- Pumpkins
- Fall décor
- U-Pick pumpkins
Tanner's Orchard (740 State Route 40, in Speer, IL) (About 30 min drive from Peoria)
- Open 7 Days a Week 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (September & October)
- U - Pick Apples & Pumpkins
- Wagon Rides
- Bakery & Cafe
- Market
- Back 40 Fun Acres
- Farm Animals
Zaiser Pumpkin Farm (1010 Dieble Rd, Washington, IL 61571) (About 15-20 min drive from Peoria)
- Pumpkins and gourds for purchase
Worth the Drive:
The Great Pumpkin Patch (1749A E County Rd 1900 N, Arthur, IL 61911) (About 2 hr drive from Peoria)
- 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds
- U-Pick Pumpkins
- Pumpkin Eatery
- Pumpkin Creamery
- Mazes
- Wagon Rides
- Garden Displays
- Live Entertainment
- Historic Buildings
- 2 Mile Sweet Shop
- and more!
Don't see your favorite Pumpkin Spot listed. Send over a suggestion to juliabriggs@macaronikid.com
Call Ahead or Check Online: Before heading out, check the pumpkin patches website or call to ensure they’re open and that pumpkins are ready for picking. Some places have special events, and you might want to plan your visit around those.
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