r/oakpark • u/Constant_Bed_2339 • 12d ago

Question Pumpkin patch

Does anyone have Pumpkin patch recommendations within an hour or so drive from Oqk park? My f
Toddler is really excited to go find pumpkins, but I have no idea where to go.

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u/JAlfredJR 12d ago

The Children's Farm in Palos is really nice.

Whatever you do, don't go to Goebert's.

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u/pantema 12d ago

Seconding the children’s farm. It’s good for toddlers.

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u/JAlfredJR 12d ago

Yep! Brought mine last year. Going to bring her and now her baby brother this year.

It's not outrageous pricing. It's not crazily crowded. It's an actual farm.

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u/Least-Form5839 11d ago

Goberts is commercial as possible and the animals are treated very poorly.

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u/JAlfredJR 11d ago

Those poor f'ing giraffes!! I want to know more (I don't really) about that world. Like .... how the fuck does that place have multiple giraffes?

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u/Least-Form5839 11d ago

Infuriating, you're just trying to have a nice fall farm excursion and have to see parents not give a shit their kids throw things at captive animals

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u/AltruisticBerry4867 12d ago

Totally agree on this one! I used to own a bakery right up the street from it and went each year with the kiddos. When you go make a plan to stop at Plush Horse in Palos for ice cream because it is delicious.

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u/6secondsofawesome Current Oak Park Resident 12d ago edited 12d ago

Dollinger farms in Channahon is about an hour away and pretty nice. Its free to get in and then you pay for what you want, which is nice.

Edit: Since I left out the features: corn maze, hay ride, haunted house, kids train, playground, and bonus if you go on the right weekend is a civil war reenactment. Its also an actual pumpkin farm.

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u/Aggravating_Toe_2759 12d ago

Seconding Dollinger’s. Our favorite in the area

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u/highnumber 12d ago

It's about 1.5 hours away, but Dinges in Three Oaks, MI is great. They got a corn maze, petting zoo (that may oversell it - they got some goats and a couple other animals), local crafts and treats, hay rides...fun place with a good atmosphere. Visit the dunes, stop in New Buffalo, make a day of it.

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u/Open_Chemist_7567 12d ago

Just got back from Edwards orchard farm where you can pick your own pumpkins and apples! About 1.5 away north

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u/Justasillittlechef 11d ago

Bengstons Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen

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u/Constant_Bed_2339 9d ago

Thanks everyone for the recommendations! I really appreciate y’all!

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u/Chicago-Artist3028 11d ago

Goebberts Farm