Downers Grove Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches, Spooky Stories

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Halloween is almost upon us in Downers Grove, and there’s still time to get in some seasonal fun. Even in the time of coronavirus, the Chicago area’s pumpkin patches are open — and there’s still time to scare up some fun with Patch’s tour of spooky yard haunts and tales of local lore.

Here’s a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Downers Grove.

Name: Sonny Acres Farms

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/

And if pumpkin patches aren’t enough to get you into the Halloween spirit, check out Patch’s tour of haunted yards

• Patch 2020 Guide to Chicagoland’s Best Halloween Yards - Part 1
• Patch 2020 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yards - Part 2

And while you’re at it, read through Patch’s roundup of urban legends and vote for the scariest — from Resurrection Mary to the Demon Barber of Palos.

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.