🍂 Now that September is officially here, bring on all the family-friendly fall fun in the suburbs! Here are a few of our team’s favorite spots for pumpkin patches, apple orchards, and autumn activities you’ll definitely want to check out. Keep reading for a closer look at where to make the most of the season!
1. Sonny Acres Farm — West Chicago, IL
If you’re searching for a fall outing that has something for everyone, Sonny Acres Farm is a must-visit. Their annual Fall Festival invites families to enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin patch, farm animals, food vendors, and the famous apple cider donuts. Free admission & parking; ticketed attractions like the haunted hayride run Sept. 20 – Oct. 30, 2025.
2. Goebbert’s Farm — South Barrington & Pingree Grove, IL
Known for its pumpkin-eating dinosaur 🦖, pig races, corn stalk maze, and giraffe barn, Goebbert’s Fall Festival (Sept. 6 – Oct. 31, 2025) is packed with family fun. Don’t miss the bakery’s fresh donuts & hearty fall meals. Both South Barrington and Pingree Grove locations bring festive magic all season long.
3. Keller’s Farmstand — Oswego, IL
Perfect for apple lovers 🍎, Keller’s offers U-pick orchards with dozens of varieties and weekend farm fun including a corn maze, animals, pumpkins, and play areas. Don’t leave without fresh cider donuts and produce from the farmstand.
4. Kuipers Family Farm — Maple Park, IL
From apple picking (Aug. 23 – Nov. 2) to the Pumpkin FunFarm (starting Sept. 19), Kuipers offers trains, corn mazes, play areas, and endless fall photo ops. Their Orchard Shop & Bakery is a must for gifts, seasonal décor, and cider donuts.
5. Jonamac Orchard — Malta, IL
Jonamac combines U-pick apples with unique extras like camel rides, apple cannons, paintball, and a cider house 🍷. Activities run Aug. 30 – Nov. 2, 2025, making it a perfect mix of classic charm and adventurous fun.
6. Woody’s Orchard & Fun Farm — Plano, IL
With U-pick apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers 🌻 plus apple cannons, giant slides, gem mining, and a cedar play village, Woody’s blends orchard charm with endless interactive fun (open Labor Day through Halloween).
Whether you’re craving warm cider donuts, cozy hayrides, or the perfect pumpkin, these orchards deliver fall memories the whole family will love. These are also some of the Kelly Stetler Real Estate Team’s favorite spots 🍁—making them tried-and-true traditions worth sharing.
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