Apple Picking Near Chicago 2026

We list 30 verified apple picking farms within 75 miles of downtown Chicago. 11 have 2026 dates confirmed from their own site or an official directory, and 6 publish a price. The closest is Pick at Garden Patch Farms in Homer Glen, about 26 miles southwest of downtown.

✓ 30 farms verified · updated September 13, 2026 · every listing links to the page we read it on

30apple picking farms near Chicago we track
11confirmed operating in 2026
6with published prices
30 · 24 · 23Apple picking · Farm stand · Produce

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All 30, nearest first. Distances are straight line from the middle of the city, so your drive will be a little longer. Dates and prices are the farm's own published words, and a blank means the farm has not published it.

FarmFrom downtown2026 datesAdmission or priceActivitiesBest for
Pick at Garden Patch Farms
Homer Glen, IL
26 mi southwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Christmas trees A whole afternoon
Keller's Farmstand Naperville
Naperville, IL
28 mi west Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Weekend Fall Festivities... Not published Apple picking, Cut-your-own bouquets, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Apples on Oak
Joliet, IL
32 mi southwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Keller's Farmstand Oswego
Oswego, IL
39 mi west Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Weekend Fall Festivities... Not published Apple picking, Corn maze, Cut-your-own bouquets Younger children
Stade's Farm & Market
McHenry, IL
45 mi northwest Farm market open daily 9am-6pm through Halloween. Pick-your-own hours are 9am-5pm when... $10 for a quarter peck bag, $20 for a half peck bag, $35 for a peck bag and $50... Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Kuipers Family Farm
Maple Park, IL
48 mi west The Blooms and Bushels Fest is open through September 17, 2026, and the farm is open... Group tours are $20 a person with a $200 minimum charge for groups under 10, a... Apple picking, Pumpkin patch, Sunflowers A whole afternoon
Forked Bend Farm
Wilmington, IL
48 mi southwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Christmas trees, Pumpkin patch Younger children
Woodstock Country Orchard
Woodstock, IL
51 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Honey Apple picking
Homestead Orchard
Woodstock, IL
52 mi northwest McIntosh apples were still picking in late August 2026. Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Honey Apple picking
Larson's Family Farm
Sandwich, IL
55 mi west Not published Not published Apple picking, Christmas trees, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm
Woodstock, IL
57 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking Apple picking
Von Bergen's Country Market
Hebron, IL
57 mi northwest The 2026 farm CSA begins Friday, April 24, 2026. Open April - November. 2026 CSA shares are $725 and $425, and include free admission to the Sunflower... Apple picking, Berry picking, Corn maze Getting in for nothing
Twin Maple Orchards
Galien, MI
58 mi east The orchard's own site says it is now open for the 2026 season, seven days a week from... Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Corn maze Younger children
Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks, IN
59 mi south The farm publishes August 29 as the day its orchard opens with apple picking, and Live... Harvest hotel packages include a stay at the Fairfield by Marriott at Fair Oaks... Apple picking, Dairy Knowing the cost first
Atherton's Apple Farm
New Carlisle, IN
59 mi east Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Honey Hill Orchard
Waterman, IL
60 mi west Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch Younger children
Nye's Apple Barn and Farms
Saint Joseph, MI
61 mi east Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
Harvard, IL
62 mi northwest Open Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm and Friday to Sunday 10am-6pm. Raspberry u-pick begins... $12 per person. Raspberries are $8 a pint. Apple picking, Pumpkin patch, Farm stand Younger children
Susie's Garden Patch
Garden Prairie, IL
63 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Corn maze Younger children
Jonamac Orchard, Inc.
Malta, IL
63 mi west The orchard's own site says it is now open for the 2026 season, with apple picking... Not published Apple picking, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch Younger children
Old Homestead Orchard
Franksville, WI
65 mi north Not published Not published Apple picking, Pumpkin patch, Sunflowers A whole afternoon
Lemon Creek Fruit Farm & Winery
Berrien Springs, MI
66 mi east The farm publishes August and September hours of Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm, Saturday... Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, CSA shares Apple picking
Big Head Farm Apple Orchard
Coloma, MI
69 mi east Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick
Coloma, MI
71 mi east The market is open daily 9:00am to 6:00pm and u-pick daily 10:00am to 5:00pm when it is... Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Younger children
Edwards Apple Orchard
Poplar Grove, IL
71 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking Apple picking
Lehmans Orchard U-Pick and Winery
Niles, MI
72 mi east The farm says it will open for the 2026 season in June. Raspberries $7.50 a pound, blackberries $7.50 a pound, tomatoes $3 a pound... Apple picking, Berry picking, Farm stand Knowing the cost first
Valley Orchard
Cherry Valley, IL
72 mi west Opening August 25. Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Corn maze Younger children
Awe's Apple Orchard
Franklin, WI
74 mi north Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking
Apple Barn Orchard & Winery
Elkhorn, WI
74 mi northwest Not published Not published Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch A whole afternoon
Wicks'Apple House
Dowagiac, MI
74 mi east Not published Not published Apple picking, Farm stand Apple picking

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Pick at Garden Patch Farms

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Homer Glen, IL · 26 mi southwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkin patch+5

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, a CSA. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Apricots, Asparagus, Beverage Products, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Corn, Crafts, Cucumbers, Currants, Eggplant, Eggs, Eggs & Egg Products, Fruit, Gooseberries, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Grapes, Hay & Forage, Hayrides, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Meat, Poultry & Game, Nectarines, Nursery & Horticulture Products, Peaches, Pears, and 11 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: In the Spring, we sell bedding plants, hanging baskets and patio containers. Strawberries starts our U-Pick season followed by many fruits and vegetables thoughout the summer. Fall yields 64 varieties of apples as well as the vivid colors of pumpkins, mums, indian corn, straw and corn stalks. Farms tours are available through out the season. Our farm market is open daily with many items for sale. Family fun includes feeding the chickens, and many photo opportunities.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: restrooms, wheelchair accessible, picnic area, gift shop, greenhouse. It is listed as reservations accepted. The web address the directory lists is a parked domain offered for sale and no longer belongs to the farm.

Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Keller's Farmstand Naperville

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Naperville, IL · 28 mi west

🍎 Apple picking💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🎃 Pumpkin patch🌸 Zinnias+2

Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Weekend Fall Festivities run September 12 to October 25, plus Monday October 12. The apple orchard opened Saturday, August 15, 2026. Saturday & Sunday Fall Festivities: Open Sept. 12 - Oct. 25, also Mon, Oct 12 !

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: free parking, parking available, disability parking, wheelchair accessible, greenhouse. It is listed as seasonal operation.

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Apples on Oak

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Joliet, IL · 32 mi southwest

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand🍯 Honey🥬 Produce

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, a farm market, retail. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Fruit, Pears. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Over one hundred varieties of apples - connoisseur and antique. Come out and take a tour. We'll take you into the orchard for a right-off-the-tree tasting.

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Keller's Farmstand Oswego

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Oswego, IL · 39 mi west

🍎 Apple picking🌽 Corn maze💐 Cut-your-own bouquets🌺 Dahlias+6

Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. Weekend Fall Festivities run September 12 to October 25, plus Monday October 12. The apple orchard opened Saturday, August 15, 2026. Saturday & Sunday Fall Festivities: Open Sept. 12 - Oct. 25, also Mon, Oct 12 !

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: free parking, parking available, bus parking, disability parking, wheelchair accessible, playground, bakery, greenhouse, prepared food. It is listed as family-friendly, kid's activities, seasonal operation.

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Worth the drive, 45 to 75 miles 26 farms

Stade's Farm & Market

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 McHenry, IL · 45 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🥩 Beef+3

Farm market open daily 9am-6pm through Halloween. Pick-your-own hours are 9am-5pm when applicable, and the u-pick fields open mid-June 2026 with the exact date to be announced. The Shades of Autumn Fall Festival runs September 5, 2026 through Halloween.

💵 $10 for a quarter peck bag, $20 for a half peck bag, $35 for a peck bag and $50 for a half bushel.

ℹ️ The farm says picking changes daily, so check its home page or Facebook for daily picking updates or call the market.

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Kuipers Family Farm

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Maple Park, IL · 48 mi west

🍎 Apple picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🌻 Sunflowers🌷 Tulips+2

The Blooms and Bushels Fest is open through September 17, 2026, and the farm is open August 22 to November 1, 2026. Blooms & Bushels Fest August 22 - September 17. Fall Harvest Fest September 18 - November 1.

💵 Group tours are $20 a person with a $200 minimum charge for groups under 10, a $2 discount on admission per person, and private space rental is $300.

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Forked Bend Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Wilmington, IL · 48 mi southwest

🍎 Apple picking🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand+1

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Crafts, Fruit, Pumpkins, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Christmas Trees: White & Scotch Pine, Blue Spruce, Balsam, Concolor & Douglas Fir, wreaths: Horse-drawn wagon rides during the weekends through Christmas Season, baby animals.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: petting zoo.

Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Woodstock Country Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Woodstock, IL · 51 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🍯 Honey🥬 Produce

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, U-pick. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Fruit, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Raspberries. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Starting in Early September we offer you the best in new apple varieties and the finest of the classics. U-pick and we pick: Apple picking at its best including Honey Crisp, Gala, Jonagold, Melrose, Cortland, Senshu and Jonamac. Raspberries also. Directions: From Rt. 47 and 176, go west in 176 for 4 miles to Franklinville Rd. right for 1.5 miles to Garden Valley Road left one mile to orchard.

ℹ️ The web address the directory lists now serves an unrelated gambling site and no longer belongs to the farm.

Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Homestead Orchard

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Woodstock, IL · 52 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🍯 Honey🥬 Produce

McIntosh apples were still picking in late August 2026.

ℹ️ At 11802 Charles Rd, Woodstock. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 12pm to 4pm. The orchard posts picking updates on its own front page, dated 24 August 2026, and says it is closed all day Wednesday August 26.

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Larson's Family Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Sandwich, IL · 55 mi west

🍎 Apple picking🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkin patch🥬 Produce

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, U-pick. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Corn, Crafts, Fruit, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Hay & Forage, Hayrides, Pumpkins, Straw, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: October You can book educational farm tours, bonfires and group hayrides, pick your own pumpkins every weekend. Open the day After Thanksgiving for Christmas trees (call for hours)Cut-Your-Own: Scotch Pine, White Pine, Blue Spruce, Frasier & Concolor fir. Our barn store is open in October and Christmas tree season and features local crafts and antiques. Caramel apples, cider, popcorn every October weekend, 10-5 pm Directions: West on Rt. 34 through Sandwich north on Somonauk Rd. (at Casey's) then 4 miles.

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Knoll's Apple Orchard and Vegetable Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Woodstock, IL · 57 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Agritourism Directory, which lists farms that welcome visitors on to the farm.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Von Bergen's Country Market

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Hebron, IL · 57 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🌽 Corn maze💜 Lavender+4

The 2026 farm CSA begins Friday, April 24, 2026. Open April - November.

💵 2026 CSA shares are $725 and $425, and include free admission to the Sunflower or Pumpkin Festival and a 12 inch hanging flower basket for pickup in May and June.

ℹ️ Cash and credit cards are taken at most locations on the farm, with a $5 minimum on cards, and there is an ATM inside the farm market building. Unclaimed CSA boxes are donated to local charities.

🚗 Pickup or delivery at 3 spots off the farm

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Twin Maple Orchards

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Galien, MI · 58 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🌽 Corn maze🎃 Pumpkin patch+9

The orchard's own site says it is now open for the 2026 season, seven days a week from 10am to 6pm. It gives approximate u-pick ripening dates of plums mid August and apples mid August.

ℹ️ What to explore, as the directory lists it: Bakery, Children's Play Area, Corn Maze, Farm Market, Petting Farm, Picnic Area, School Tours, U-cut, U-Pick, Wagon Rides. Phone is 269-545-8840. We are now open seven days a week from 10am to 6pm! We hope to see you soon!

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Fair Oaks Farms

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Fair Oaks, IN · 59 mi south

🍎 Apple picking🥛 Dairy🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce

The farm publishes August 29 as the day its orchard opens with apple picking, and Live Music Saturdays from September 5 to November 7. It says its adventures and tours are open rain or shine, seven days a week. Mooville reopens for the summer season on May 23, 2026, open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm central from Memorial Day to Labor Day, then Saturdays and Sundays through October. Open from late August - early November: Monday - Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm CT; Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm CT.

💵 Harvest hotel packages include a stay at the Fairfield by Marriott at Fair Oaks Farms, one day adventure tickets with orchard admission for up to four guests, orchard access for apple picking with apple bags sold separately, and a $25 Fair Oaks Farms gift card. Other packages pair the stay with a $100 food and beverage gift card.

ℹ️ Where the directory says its products are sold: Distributors, Gift Shop, Grocery, On-Farm Market, Online Market. Phone is 877-536-1194. Parking is free and the site is accessible. Customer service is available Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm central. Open Daily: 8:00am-6:00pm CT.

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Atherton's Apple Farm

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 New Carlisle, IN · 59 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand

Apples; apple butter; apple items and crafts; honey; jams; jellies;

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: one half mile south of State Road 2 on County Line Road.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Honey Hill Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Waterman, IL · 60 mi west

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand+3

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, a farm market. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Baked Goods, Beverage Products, Candy & Confections, Cider, Corn, Crafts, Fruit, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Hay & Forage, Hayrides, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Jam, Jelly & Preserves, Maple Syrup, Non-Alcoholic Beverages & Products, Nursery & Horticulture Products, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Straw, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Syrups, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Country store and farm bakery featuring apples pies, cider donuts, caramel apples and homemade candy. Honey, Amish preserves, baking mixes, and maple syrup. Farm petting zoo, weekend hayrides and horsedrawn wagon rides. Call or visit our website for information on our fall events. Directions: Rt. 30 into Waterman Turn North on Elm/Waterman Rd. 3 miles to orchard.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: restrooms, wheelchair accessible, petting zoo, gift shop. It is listed as family-friendly.

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Nye's Apple Barn and Farms

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Saint Joseph, MI · 61 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified). On site, the farm reports: Picnic areas without tables. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks, Debit card/Credit card. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Directly off I-94 exit 27. Turn right coming from East, left if coming from West. Facilities listed: picnic areas without tables.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Royal Oak Farm Orchard

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Harvard, IL · 62 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand🍯 Honey+2

Open Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm and Friday to Sunday 10am-6pm. Raspberry u-pick begins July 10 for the 2026 season and typically runs through early September. Blossom Ridge at Royal Oak Farm is open for u-cut sunflowers for the 2026 season.

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

💵 $12 per person. Raspberries are $8 a pint.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: picnic area, playground, petting zoo, gift shop. Apple Picking Open Daily.

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Susie's Garden Patch

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Garden Prairie, IL · 63 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🌽 Corn maze🎃 Pumpkin patch+5

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, a farm or roadside stand, U-pick, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Asparagus, Baked Goods, Basil, Beans, Beets, Beverage Products, Blueberries, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chives, Cider, Cilantro, Corn, Crafts, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fruit, Garlic, Gourds (Edible), Grains & Oilseeds, Hay & Forage, Herbs, Hiking, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Hot Peppers (Chili Peppers), and 36 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: NO ADMISSION OR MEMBERSHIP FEE Susie's Garden Patch grows luscious strawberries and vegetables sprayed with the lowest amount of chemicals possible. It can be challenging for us to grow fruits and vegetables that way, but it's important to us that you have pure, delicious, worry-free vegetables that is safe to eat! Susie's Garden Patch is the only U-Pick vegetable farm in Boone County. Costumers can pick from a large variety of vegetables at wholesale prices. We are not organic, however; we use organic practices along with IPM (Integrated Pest Management) At Susie's Garden Patch, you can pick all the goodness of your own garden without the mess.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: restrooms, wheelchair accessible, picnic area, playground.

Verified 2026-08-27 against il.foodmarketmaker.com and il.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Jonamac Orchard, Inc.

✓ 2026 confirmed

📍 Malta, IL · 63 mi west

🍎 Apple picking🌽 Corn maze🎃 Pumpkin patch🧺 Farm stand+2

The orchard's own site says it is now open for the 2026 season, with apple picking beginning August 29 and 30 and one attraction opening September 5, 2026. It says the store and bakery, cider house and outdoor play area are now open and that all activities will be open Labor Day weekend.

ℹ️ The orchard also runs Cider House After Hours. The directory lists these on site: wheelchair accessible, playground, gift shop.

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Old Homestead Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Franksville, WI · 65 mi north

🍎 Apple picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🌻 Sunflowers🍗 Chicken+5

The Farm Fresh Atlas publishes this farm's own description: "Our orchard has been family owned and operated since the 1840s. We offer several varieties of U-PICK and pre-picked apples and pears, apple cider, homemade butters, jams, cider donuts, raw honey and other locally grown products. Over 13 acres of Sunflowers!! Unique events on weekends include sunflower picking, honey tasting, and a sunflower maze in September!" Products the farm lists: Fruit, Fruit / Apples, Fruit / Pears, Vegetables, Vegetables / Garlic, Vegetables / Pumpkins, Vegetables / Squash, Vegetables / Tomatoes, Meat / Chicken, Meat / Duck, Meat / Turkey, Baked Goods, Dairy, Specialty Products / Cider, Specialty Products / Jam, Specialty Products / Pickled vegetables, Specialty Products / Sauces, Specialty Products / Spices, Potted Plants.

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

ℹ️ How the farm sells: U-Pick, On-Farm Sales. Phone is (262) 895-6747.

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Lemon Creek Fruit Farm & Winery

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Berrien Springs, MI · 66 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking📦 CSA shares🧺 Farm stand+1

The farm publishes August and September hours of Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm. It runs Live Music Fridays 5pm to 8pm on August 28 and September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2026.

ℹ️ The farm describes itself as a 165 year old historic farm on over 300 rolling acres, minutes from Lake Michigan, with u-pick fruits and wine making you can watch in season. It says outside alcohol is prohibited, flight purchases stop half an hour before closing, and wine by the glass, cider and slushie sales stop 15 minutes before closing. What to explore, as the directory lists it: CSA, Festivals and Events, Gift Shop, U-Pick, Wine Tasting.

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Big Head Farm Apple Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Coloma, MI · 69 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: across from Bob's Barn and Farm Market.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Coloma, MI · 71 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand🥬 Produce

The market is open daily 9:00am to 6:00pm and u-pick daily 10:00am to 5:00pm when it is running. The farm lists sweet cherries, peaches and apples for u-pick and asks you to check its Facebook or Instagram for updates.

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

ℹ️ As of the farm's own notice dated August 27, 2026: "We are not currently open for u-pick! We have a limited peach crop this year, so we are not open for u-pick, but we do have our own ripe peaches available for sale at the stand." No pets are allowed in the u-pick fields except ADA service animals, and the farm asks for 24 hours notice for large quantities.

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Edwards Apple Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Poplar Grove, IL · 71 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Agritourism Directory, which lists farms that welcome visitors on to the farm.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

📍 Niles, MI · 72 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🧺 Farm stand🍯 Honey+1

The farm says it will open for the 2026 season in June.

💵 Raspberries $7.50 a pound, blackberries $7.50 a pound, tomatoes $3 a pound, Honeycrisp apples $2.50 a pound, a 4 pound bag of picked and pitted tart cherries $20.

ℹ️ What to explore, as the directory lists it: Cider Mill, Farm Market, U-Pick, Wine Tasting. Phone is 269-683-9078.

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Valley Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Cherry Valley, IL · 72 mi west

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🌽 Corn maze🎃 Pumpkin patch+3

Opening August 25. Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-6pm.

ℹ️ The bakery runs only during the fall apple season and usually opens the last week of August, when donuts and apple pie become available.

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Awe's Apple Orchard

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Franklin, WI · 74 mi north

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Payment the farm reports taking: Cash.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Apple Barn Orchard & Winery

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Elkhorn, WI · 74 mi northwest

🍎 Apple picking🫐 Berry picking🎃 Pumpkin patch🥛 Dairy+4

The Farm Fresh Atlas publishes this farm's own description: "Our 7th generation family farm offers pre-picked asparagus in May, pick your own strawberries mid-June until early July, apples late August thru December, & pumpkins starting late September. When in season we also sell our own apple cider & pies, cider donuts, caramel apples, fruit wines and WI products. Check our website or Instagram for store and winery hours or special event listings." Products the farm lists: Fruit, Fruit / Apples, Fruit / Strawberries, Vegetables, Vegetables / Pumpkins, Baked Goods, Dairy, Dairy / Cheese, Specialty Products / Cider, Specialty Products / Jam, Specialty Products / Wine, Specialty Products / Honey, Specialty Products / Maple syrup.

ℹ️ How the farm sells: U-Pick, Retail Store, Value Added Products. On-farm activities the atlas lists: Seasonal Events. Phone is (262) 728-3266.

Verified 2026-08-28 against farmfreshatlas.org and farmfreshatlas.org. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Wicks'Apple House

2025 verified · 2026 TBA

📍 Dowagiac, MI · 74 mi east

🍎 Apple picking🧺 Farm stand

picked apples; cider mill; fruit and vegetable market; bakery; restaurant;

ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Wicks'Apple House.

Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.

Apple Picking near Chicago: the questions people ask

When does apple picking season start and end near Chicago in 2026?

13 of the 30 apple picking farms we list near Chicago publish their own dates, so here is what they say rather than a general rule. Keller's Farmstand Naperville in Naperville: The apple orchard opened Saturday, August 15, 2026. Keller's Farmstand Oswego in Oswego: The apple orchard opened Saturday, August 15, 2026.

How much do apple picking farms near Chicago cost in 2026?

6 of the 30 publish a price. The lowest figure any of them prints is "$12 per person" at Royal Oak Farm Orchard in Harvard. 1 says admission itself is free. Every listing here links to the page we read it on and the date we checked.

Which apple picking farms near Chicago are confirmed open for 2026?

11 of the 30 have current-year evidence on their own site or an official directory, which is the only thing we count as confirmed. Keller's Farmstand Naperville in Naperville: The apple orchard opened Saturday, August 15, 2026. Keller's Farmstand Oswego in Oswego: The apple orchard opened Saturday, August 15, 2026.

What is the closest apple picking farm to downtown Chicago?

Pick at Garden Patch Farms in Homer Glen, about 26 miles southwest of downtown as the crow flies. Fall yields 64 varieties of apples as well as the vivid colors of pumpkins, mums, indian corn, straw and corn stalks. Distances on this page are straight line from the middle of the city, so your drive will be longer.

Which apple picking farms near Chicago are free to visit?

1 of the 30 say so in their own words. Most of the others charge per person or per carload, and you still pay for what you pick. Von Bergen's Country Market in Hebron: 2026 CSA shares are $725 and $425, and include free admission to the Sunflower or Pumpkin Festival...

Which apple picking farms near Chicago are best for toddlers and young children?

10 of the 30 mention children in what they publish, whether that is a play area, a petting farm or a price for small ones. Keller's Farmstand Oswego in Oswego: The directory lists these on site: free parking, parking available, bus parking, disability... Forked Bend Farm in Wilmington: The directory lists these on site: petting zoo.

Do I need to book ahead or buy tickets in advance near Chicago?

10 of the 30 sell tickets online or ask you to book, and the rest take you at the gate as far as they say publicly. Pick at Garden Patch Farms in Homer Glen: It is listed as reservations accepted. Keller's Farmstand Naperville in Naperville: sells tickets or bookings through its own site

Which apple picking farms near Chicago are cash only?

None of the 30 say they are cash only. 2 say they take cards or an app. The rest do not publish how they take payment, so we do not say either way. Every listing here links to the page we read it on and the date we checked.

Which apple picking farms near Chicago have hayrides?

10 of the 30 mention a hayride or a wagon ride in what they publish, which is the only way we count one. Pick at Garden Patch Farms in Homer Glen: Stade's Farm & Market in McHenry: Forked Bend Farm in Wilmington: The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Christmas Trees: White &...