We visited in October 2020 during the pandemic. I did a lot of research to find the farms that are…read moretaking proper safety precautions with a setup that allows for social distancing. Dollinger Family Farm checked all the boxes, so we gave it a shot. I'm so glad I did because we had a very positive experience. We arrived on a Saturday right when it opened to avoid crowds. There were others there, but distancing was so easy. There were signs everywhere about wearing a mask and there was also a hand-washing station. We noticed a lot of other farms that are an easy drive from like Chicago did not take this pandemic seriously at all, so we loved supporting a farm that did take it seriously. We looked a bit at the animals--so cute!--before heading over to look at the pumpkins (AKA the main event). They had a tractor set up with a bunch of assorted squash for the perfect photo op. Then, pumpkins were sorted into piles based on size with a sign with the price. For example, a pile with $8 pumpkins. I believe the most expensive were $12. We selected two $8 pumpkins that were huge! My only suggestion would be to actually label the pumpkins with prices. The people in front of us in line picked a pumpkin from the $9 pile, but the employee insisted that this was too big of a pumpkin to have come from that pile. She said sometimes customers move the pumpkins around. I don't blame the customers for being a little frustrated because they obviously picked their pumpkin with the price in mind. We were worried this might happen to us, but they did not question when we told them we picked $8 pumpkins. The service was excellent. An employee actually took our pumpkins and we could drive up to pick them up before leaving. It was so helpful not to have to carry these huge pumpkins over to the car ourselves. We will definitely be back next year!

It was closed I think!! They should of put that on their post. It took time to find then when we…read moregot there no one was anywhere around! Very disappointed!

Bengstons is amazing. Definitely worth the price for everything there. Best pumpkin patch in the…read morechicagoland area.

I had a fun experience here! I think this is definitely a pumpkin patch that kids and young adults…read morecan both enjoy. This is a pretty big pumpkin patch, so there's plenty to explore and do. I went on a Saturday with my family which included two toddlers. It did get pretty packed, so getting there earlier the better, or just coming on a weekday if you don't want to deal with long lines or overcrowding. The Apple Cider and Apple Cider Donuts were delicious! I honestly wanted to come back here just to buy some more. They have plenty of other drink and snack options, too. The staff was pretty nice too. There's many things to do like a swing ride, petting zoo, and hayride -- all very fun. I will say, $40 per person is pretty steep for a pumpkin patch. While I had a good time, I kinda had to force myself to do everything to feel like it was worth that much money. Overall, I'd go back, though.

My family and I go to Pumpkin Daze at Abbey Farms every year. It's the most analog of the pumpkin…read morepatch places in the area and it suits us very well. The kids love it and it's usually not very crowded which makes for a very pleasant way to spend a day. The tickets are a little pricey, but it includes plenty of activities including a petting zoo and corn maze. They have an indoor and an outdoor bar as well as a lunch restaurant and shop, so you really could spend the whole day!

Came here out of curiosity, I always past Abbey Farm when I'm driving about and decided to actually…read morecheck the place out. I mostly explored the store and the front portion of the farm. When you initially walk onto the property there's a sight that has an arrow pointing towards the direction of the store and another arrow pointing towards the direction of the ticket booth. I didn't go to the ticket booth so I'm not sure what that area entails. This review will be restricted to the store and their pumpkin patch selection that's located out front. I really enjoyed the store. They have a bunch of treats and knick knacks available for purchase. I ended up buying 1/2 dozen of donuts. 3 were apple cider and the other 3 were their pumpkin donuts. The pumpkin ones were pretty tasty, but their Apple Cider donuts take the cake by far. So delicious! As far as the pumpkin selection out front I thought it was a little sad. I found much healthier looking pumpkins at Walmart. Overall, it's a cute place to bring your family especially during the holidays. Will definitely be back for those donuts!!

$9 entrance fee on weekdays, we stopped by on an October Monday and it was actually a little busier…read morethan expected with a few bus loads of kids on field trips. Sadly their food stand wasn't open but they did have some snacks at the cashier area. We came by just to look around and give our doggo a chance to explore the pumpkin patch which he loved (dog-friendly, on-leash). He had the time of his life sniffing all the different pumpkins. For kiddos they have a couple different play areas, may be worth it more for younger ones. There are some photo opportunities with their giant pumpkin and wooden painted cut outs. Would definitely be back if in the area!

We love this place! My 3 year old and I spent most of our time in the pirate ship, castle, and the…read morenew slides they put up this year. We also enjoy playing with the bulldozers and dump trucks in the sand and hanging out in the corn pit. Simple. Affordable. Fun place to be active!

Wagner Farm is one of our family's favorite places to visit. Our children absolutely love seeing…read moreall of the farm animals, and every visit is a fun, hands-on experience. It's a great place for kids to learn about farm life while spending time outdoors. The farmers market is another highlight, with a great selection of fresh, local produce and other delicious products. The farm is well maintained, the staff and volunteers are welcoming, and there are always interesting seasonal activities to enjoy. It's a wonderful community resource and a perfect outing for families with young children. We always look forward to coming back!

Amazing place we go every Saturday . Great parking since people come and go quickly . There's so…read moremuch to see and do and all the Vendors are Amazing . I get my Awesome Produce, Eggs, Ground Lamb, Soap, Bread , Honey , Cheese all here ! They have yummy nibbles and even have baked goods inside . There are Cows, Sheep, Chickens lots of things to EAT and See!

Great place to get some very fresh produce and other farm items, they all taste so much better than…read morefrom the grocery store! They also have very nice flowers and plants you can buy, all very reasonable prices.

Loads of everything you are looking for! Veggies, plants, flowers, honey, sauces and dressing…read more Staff is very helpful.

This was a wonderful find. They have expanded to included toddler activities at no price but still…read moreMaintain their farm in great condition. We walked away with a great selection of pumpkins Overall a cute find and highly recommended for a local family farm

One of our most favorite holiday traditions. Absolutely beautiful barn and very pretty setup…read more Lovely owners. Great for pictures and pumpkins.

I love this place so much. It's a 1890s living history museum, and there's so many interesting…read morethings to learn about here. In the winter, they do ice carving demonstrations that you can participate in. In the summer, they make hand-churned ice cream with the harvested ice from the winter and host an "ice cream social" for everyone to participate in. They also do maple sugaring demonstrations in the spring. Every hour, there are house tours where you can learn some history about life in the 1890s. The farm animals are adorable too. It's also free to get in. Perfect for adults and kids!

The website promotes the idea of having several things to do, which we didn't find to be the case…read more We arrived at 10am which is supposed to be tours of the farmhouse, didn't happen. One lady did say that, "someone probably looked outside and didn't immediately see anyone so they skipped it." We did walk around and see pigs, pet the sheep, saw cows. The horses were off under the sheds. A 30 min walk. Tha

This place was a perfect day trip for adults and kids. There is a variety of food options and we…read moregot the walking talking with steak which was good. Also got some warm apple cider donuts. This place was free but you just had to pay for food and rides tickets. Overall loved the goats and animals here. The pumpkin patch was really nice where you could buy some small or big pumpkin. It such a great place for family and a lot of seating area. They have a little shop where you can buy animal feeds, homemade pickled jars or even sweets. We bought their fresh made apple cider drink in the fridge.

Sonny Acres Farm is the perfect spot for fall! During the day, there's a petting zoo, pumpkin…read morepatch, hayrides, and tons of rides for kids. The food options are great, and adults will love the full bar with TVs and games. What makes it even better is how it completely transforms at night, the haunted house and haunted hayride are such a fun (and spooky) way to end the day. Whether you're going with family, friends, or both, there's something here for everyone. Definitely worth the trip this season!

We go here every year. Our 3 year old enjoys the following:…read more -the spiderweb -jumping pillows -the corn pit (which has an accessible ramp) -the stacks of hay -the potato sack slides (HUGE hit) -the flying ride -the inflatable bounce house -the farm animals -the train I love that there are 3 other family fall themed ride options. The cows are my favorite! I wish I could give this place a 5 star but this last visit we lost 2 kids in our group because the hay stacks have two exits. I wish they could block one side off. Also, a SOBER, careful adult in our group almost got plowed in the head with one of those hammers from the strong man game while she was walking by a man doing it. They really should put a staff member there AND put a fence around it. Those adults having fun aren't looking around every time they swing... it's a recipe for disaster.

This was my first visit to this location and my first corn maze ever, despite being a lifelong…read moreIllinois resident. $18 admission on the weekend. How to get your money's worth: watch the cover band, see the animals, do the maze, ride some rides How to spend more money: booze, food, activities for the kids, pumpkins Bathrooms are Porta potties. People need to watch their children in the crowds. Other than that, it is a decent place to spend a couple of hours.