Best Downers Grove-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Not even pumpkin patches are escaping the coronavirus in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic means some of the Chicago area’s pumpkin patches have had to adjust hours, regulations and activities as they head into fall. But pumpkin picking — and other fall fun like apple orchards — can still happen with safety measures and social distancing in place.

Fortunately, the coronavirus has only changed — not completely closed — your favorite pumpkin patch and its offerings this fall. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Downers Grove.

Name: Sonny Acres Farm

Address: 29W310 North Ave., West Chicago

Season opening/closing dates: Open through Oct. 31

Attractions: Pumpkin Patch, Jumping Pillow, Kiddie Corral, Express Train, Petting Zoo

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click the link for amusement ride hours.

Pricing: No admission fee; ride specials on wristband Wednesdays

Phone: 630-231-3859

Website: https://sonnyacres.com/

Name: Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch

Address: 710 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook

Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 18 through Oct. 31

Attractions: Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, pony rides, air slides, miniature golf

Hours: Click the link to view Johansen Farms's hours.

Pricing: $9.95 on weekdays; $14.95 on weekends and Columbus Day. Admission includes all attractions and animal rides. Kids 23 months and younger get in free.

Phone: 630-759-8711

Website: https://johansenfarms.com/

More fall fun:

• 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Illinois
• Fall Fun Amid COVID-19: Illinois Apple Orchards, Fall Fests Reopen

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.