Chicago Park District Pumpkin Patches.
This time of year, it’s tempting to pack everyone in the car to drive to a pumpkin patch in the far reaches of Lake, McHenry, or Kane counties. Inevitably, you’ll sit on the expressway and be too cranky to enjoy the fun.
These offer games and activities for kids at different parks around the city. The prices vary, but are low: some patches charge an all-inclusive $10 per child, while others are priced per-activity and per-pumpkin. The mix of activities includes crafts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and petting zoos. The best part is that you won’t have to sit in traffic!
The Park District has a Halloween page on its web site so that you can find an event near you and learn more about its activities and pricing.
S’mores & Stories at Kilbourn
When: Saturday, October 9, 2021 – 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Kilbourn Park, 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave.
Age Description: At least 1 years 6 months but less than 12. Free.
Kids should dress up, make s’mores around the campfire. Story reading approx. every 30 minutes. Halloween games.
Harvest Fest at Indian Boundary
When: Sunday, October 10, 2021 – 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt Ave.
Free. There will be a small fee for the pumpkin patch.
Pick a pumpkin from a field and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Halloween-themed carnival games and a harvest photo station (bring your own camera).
Pumpkin Patch at Margate
When: Saturday, October 16, 2021 – 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Margate Park, 4921 N. Marine Drive
Free. There will be a small fee for the pumpkin patch.
Pick a pumpkin from a field and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Halloween-themed carnival games and a harvest photo station (bring your own camera).
Pumpkin Patch at Hamlin
When: Sunday, October 24, 2021 – 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Hamlin (Hannibal) Park 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.
Free. There will be a small fee for the pumpkin patch.
Pick a pumpkin from a field and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Halloween-themed carnival games and a harvest photo station (bring your own camera).
Trunk or Treat at Wentworth
When: Thursday, Oct 28, 2021 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where:Wentworth (John) Park 5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Children can come dressed in their costumes to collect candy from cars decorated for Halloween inside parking lot. Will need volunteers to decorate trunk of cars and fill with candy for trick or treaters. Please contact park staff for additional information.
Halloween Party at Welles
When: Friday, October 29, 2021 – 4:15pm-5:15pm
Where:Welles (Gideon) Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
Community Halloween Party. Games and Treats! Wear your most creative and spookiest costume.
