Where To Pumpkin Pick in Lake County
By: Jonathan Jones 09/11/2025
When life gives you pumpkin, make pumpkin spice lattes. “There are three things I’ve learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” – Linus from the Peanuts. Fall has begun, and this is the time when people go pumpkin crazy. Pumpkin picking might be one of the most popular activities of the season.
Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin to cut spooky Halloween shapes, giving your dinner table some pizzazz with the enormous orange fruit, completing your cornucopia or just having a family fun fall adventure, Lake County has got you covered. Here are some events, festivals and locations to view some fresh carve work and/or pick up your family pumpkin in Lake County.
Pumpkin Patches in Lake County
Didier Farms Pumpkinfest 16678 Aptkasic Rd., Lincolnshire Through October 31 INFO»
Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze 909 English Prairie Rd., Spring Grove Through November 8 INFO»
Tobie Family Farm 22070 W. Peterson Rd., Grayslake starting September 19 INFO»
Lake County Farmers Markets Peruse Lake County farmers markets as many remain open through the fall season. You can pick your pick pumpkin, carve in the face of Jack and pop in a lantern.
- CLC Farmers Market in Grayslake(through Oct. 3) INFO»
- Elawa Farm Market (through Oct. 25) INFO»
- Deerfield's Farmers Market (through Oct. 11) INFO»
- Grayslake's Farmers Market (through Dec. 13) INFO»
- MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market (through Oct. 16) INFO»
- Mundelein Farmers Market (through Sept. 20) INFO»
- Ravinia Farmers Market in Highland Park (through October) INFO»
- Wauconda Farmers Market (through Sept. 25) INFO»
Kroll's Fall Farm Harvest Farm 13236 W. Town Line Rd., Waukegan INFO» Patch 22 Pumpkins & Events 15900 Kelly Rd., Wadsworth INFO» Pumpkin Fest at Country Bumpkin 27691 N. Gilmer Rd. Rosie's Vegetable/Pumpkin Stand 4476 Belvidere Rd., Gurnee
Orange Fruit Parties in Lake County
You haven’t lived unless you’ve been to Didier Farms Pumpkinfest. Everyone loves all the extravagant memories from the Lincolnshire/Prairie View Farm. The farm favorite features hayrides, pony rides, camel rides, kiddie rides, an exotic petting zoo, a parakeet exhibit, a corn maze and pig races (the sprinting porkies only gallop on the weekends). Don’t forget to visit Grandma D’s Bake Shop for scrumptious pies, cookies, fudge, homemade apple cider, kettle corn and pumpkin donuts. The farm’s doors are open through Sunday, October 26. The farm, originally purchased by John Link, the father of Mary Sue Didier, has been owned by a descendant of the Didier family from1912-2022. The farm is now operated by Happy Times.
Didier Farms, 16678 W. Aptakisic Rd., Lincolnshire.
You’ll be amazed by their maize mazes. Richardson’s Adventure Farm & Corn Maze is known for having the world’s most massive corn maze. The Spring Grove area spans 33 acres of land and is equipped with 11 miles of trails. The design commemorates the 40th anniversary of the film trilogy "Back to the Future." The film, released in 1985, is showcased throughout the maze featuring the protagonist Marty McFly in various situations such asplaying "Johnny B. Goode" and skateboarding, Doc Emmitt Brown, the beloved DeLorean and more. Besides the famous maze, the Adventure Farm features another five mazes, a zip line, a pumpkin patch, ORBiting rides (a ride inside a giant 11-football), live pig races, a wooded picnic area, free campfires, pedal carts, pedal trikes, a goat farm, a corn cabin and wagon rides. Richardson Farm is open through Sunday, October 26.
Richardson’s Adventure Farm & Corn Maze, 909 English Prairie Rd., Spring Grove.
VLC's newest farm partner opens its door for the season on September 19. The Grayslake homestead features a plethora of autumn season activities including pumpkin picking, hayrides, a large corn maze and so much more. A bounce house and a barrel train also highlight the northern Lake County farm.
Tobie Family Farm 22070 W. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
Other Pumpkin Festivities
- Jack-O-Lantern World in Lake Zurich (Sept. 26-Nov. 1) INFO»
- Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Skeleton Invasion (Oct. 2-5) INFO»
- Liberty Prairie Fall Farm Festival in Grayslake (Oct. 4) INFO»
- Fall on the Farm at Lambs Farm (Oct. 4) INFO»
- Antioch Fall Festival (Oct. 4) INFO»
- Fox Lake Fall Festival (Oct 5) INFO»
- Night of 1,000 Jack-O'-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden (Oct. 8-26) INFO»
- Adult/Tot Luminaries Pumpkin Edition in Deerfield (Oct. 11) INFO»
- Howl-O-Ween in Lake Zurich (Oct. 11) INFO»
- Fall Fest at Brother's Field in Long Grove (Oct. 11) INFO»
- Halloween Fall Fest in Gurnee (Oct. 11) INFO»
- Pumpkin Jubilee in Fox Lake (Oct. 12) INFO»
- Pumpkin Quest: Pick and Paint in Highland Park (Oct. 16) INFO»
- Pumpkin Plunge in Gurnee (Oct. 17) INFO»
- Mundelein Boo Bash (Oct. 18) INFO»
- Poolside Pumpkin Patch Family Swim Night in Waukegan (Oct. 18) INFO»
- Hawthorn Harvest Fest and Makers Market in Vernon Hills (Oct. 18) INFO»
- Pumpkin Fest in Grayslake (Oct. 23) INFO»
- Lincolnshire Boo Bash (Oct. 24) INFO»
- Boo Bash at Gurnee Mills (Oct. 30) INFO»
Grocery Stores for Pumpkin Purchase
If you are an Ebenezer Scrooge during the fall season, here’s the quick route (and less adventurous way) to pick up your pumpkin in Lake County, Jewel-Locations in Lake County
Lewis Fresh Market Locations
Trader Joes locations
Mariano’s Fresh Market Locations
Sunberry Farm
Sunset Foods Locations
Whole Foods Locations
Don’t forget #NationalPumpkinDay is October 26. For more information about pumpkins in Lake County, click here.
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