Woodridge Fall Fun: Pumpkin Patches, Spooky Stories

WOODRIDGE, IL — Halloween is almost upon us in Woodridge, 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 list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Woodridge.

Sonny Acres Farm —

• Address: 29W310 North Avenue, West Chicago
• Season opening date: Through Oct. 31.
• Hours of operation: (See below)
• Attractions: Jumping Pillow, Kiddie Koral, Day Hayride, Sonny Express Train, Self-Petting Zoo open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Monday; Amusement Stand & Amusement Rides open Wednesday – Thursday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m; Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday
• Pumpkins and produce: Pumpkins, squash, gourds, cornstalk bundles, straw
• Cost: No admission fee; Wristband Wednesday
• Phone number: 630-231-3859
• Website: sonnyacres.com

Johansen Farms —

• Address: 710 W Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
• Season opening date: Through Oct. 31.
• Hours of operation: (See below)
• Attractions: Children's Zoo, Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival (see below); free pony rides (offered Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in October), Giant Air Slides, Hay Rides Corn Maze and Noah's Miniature Golf Course.
• Pumpkins and produce: Pumpkin patch, fall decorations, mums of every fall color, and a pie house where you can also get the farm's famous fresh apple cider donuts and more.
• Cost: Admission price includes all animals, rides and activities. Weekdays — $9.95; weekends (Sat. & Sun.) — $14.95; Columbus Day — $14.95; children 23 months and younger are always free; seniors (62 and older) — weekdays — $1 off; weekends (Sat. & Sun.) and Columbus Day — $3 off; all major credit cards accepted. Anyone with a military ID (active or veteran) will be allowed entry into the zoo for free. (Applies to the individual only. ID must be shown during entry.) There is plenty of free parking and no charge to visit the pumpkin patch and open market area. All rides and attractions are free and unlimited with paid zoo admission.
• Phone number: 630-759-8711
• Website: johansenfarms.com/admission

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

• Patch 202 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.

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Fall events in Woodridge:

• 'Spooktober Spectacular' Halloween Fun: Woodridge Public Library — (See details on all virtual events via the link). Enjoy virtual fun for all from the Woodridge Public Library including Monster Mash Dance Party, slime Contest, and Haunted Cooking Class.
• 31 Days of Horror Virtual Film Fest: Woodridge Public Library

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

Send details on fall and Halloween happenings in Woodridge, including health guidelines being put in place, to rebecca.bream@patch.com. Patch will continue updating Woodridge fall event lineup.