Wheaton-Area Halloween 2020: Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, More

WHEATON, IL — Coronavirus has taken its toll on Illinois, canceling events and postponing sports, graduations and even weddings, but there’s one thing it hasn’t taken from us: Fall fun.

From pumpkin patches to apple orchards to corn mazes and fall events, there’s plenty to keep us busy as the weather turns cool and crisp.

Here’s a roundup of the places in and around Wheaton where you can pick a pumpkin, gather up fall apples, wind your way through a corn maze or attend a safe and socially distanced fall event.

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: Abbey Farms

Address: 2855 Hart Rd. Aurora, IL

Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19 through Nov. 1

Attractions: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, corn cannon, petting zoo, fire pit, slide, duck races, kiddie corral

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday

Pricing: $12 on weekdays; $17 on weekends and holidays. Kids 2 and under get in free.

Phone: 630-966-7775

Website: https://www.abbeyfarms.org/

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/

Fall events in and around Wheaton:

What: Pumpkin Fest At Cosley Zoo

When: Through Oct. 31

Where: Cosley Zoo, 1356 N Gary Ave., Wheaton

More information: Tickets must be purchased in advance

What: Drive-Thru Halloween Car Parade

When: Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd.

More information: Advance registration required; click the link to buy tickets

More fall fun:

• Halloween 2020: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour o' Scary Yards
• 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 or Halloween event, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.