Hayrides Near Chicago 2026

📍 Wheeling, IL · 24 mi northwest

Open 9am to 5pm.

ℹ️ Open 9am to 5pm at 910 McHenry Rd, Wheeling.

📍 Homer Glen, IL · 26 mi southwest

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.

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📍 Lincolnshire, IL · 27 mi northwest

Happy Times Pumpkin Fest runs September 16 to October 31, 2026, open 10am-6pm Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, with Friday October 30 3pm-10pm and Saturday October 31 10am-10pm. The donut shop opens September 9, 2026. Happy Times Pumpkin Fest will be open September 16 - October 31, 2026.

🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)

💵 Attraction tickets are $1 each.

ℹ️ Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Northeast corner of Buffalo Grove Rd and Aptakisic Rd. Or 3 miles west of Rt 21 on Aptakisic Rd. Or 3 miles east of Rt 83 on Aptakisic Rd. Facilities listed: hand washing station(s), picnic areas with tables. Payment listed: cash, debit card/credit card.

📍 Lockport, IL · 29 mi southwest

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: Ag Production Inputs, Baked Goods, Cucumbers, Firewood, Fruit, Hay & Forage, Hayrides, Honey, Honey & Honey Products, Jam, Jelly & Preserves, Maple Syrup, Muskmelons, Nursery & Horticulture Products, Paintball, Peaches, Peppers, Potatoes, Straw, Sweet Corn, Syrups, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Watermelon, Wood, Zucchini. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: The Siegel's have been farming this same land since 1909. Siegel's Cottonwood Farm is a 4th generation working family farm. Each season the Siegel's have a different way for you to enjoy visiting there farm and spending time out in the country fresh air. Spring - Garden Center, School Tours, Country Store, Fresh Baked Pies, Special Events ( June15th-Sept15th ) Summer- Sweet Corn, Fresh Produce, Group Outings Fall- Pumpkin Fest and Statesville Haunted Prison Winter- Fresh Cut Fraiser Fur Christmas Trees, Wreathes and Roping.

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

📍 Bartlett, IL · 30 mi west

Open Tuesday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm.

ℹ️ The farm says it does not offer trail rides or open rides. Pony rides run Saturdays and Sundays; it asks you to call the office on 630-483-1827 for times. Monday noon to 8pm is for boarders only. The directory lists the site as wheelchair accessible.

📍 Hobart, IN · 31 mi southeast

Opening day is Wednesday September 2, and the pumpkin patch opens October 1.

💵 General admission is $3 for u-pick pumpkins, u-pick sunflowers and the bee yurts. Pumpkins are pay for what you pick at 40 cents a pound up to a $20 maximum, sunflowers $2. The corn maze is an Explorer Pass at $9, the Moo Choo ride $3 a rider and the Kids Farm a Lil' Farmer Pass at $7, or an All Access Pass covers them at $15.

ℹ️ Where the directory says its products are sold: On-Farm Market. Big Barn Open Daily 8am - 6pm.

📍 South Barrington, IL · 32 mi northwest

Illinois MarketMaker, the find-a-farm directory the Illinois Department of Agriculture points to, lists these ways to buy direct: on-farm sales, selling at farmers markets. Products as published in that directory: Apples, Apricots, Beans, Beets, Blueberries, Cherries, Crafts, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fruit, Gourds (Edible), Grapes, Hay & Forage, Hayrides, Meat, Poultry & Game, Muskmelons, Nectarines, Nuts, Onions, Peanuts, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Sprouts, Straw, Strawberries, and 6 more. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Fall Festival - Last weekend in September - October 31st. Zoo, pony rides, wagon rides, haunted house, cafe and bakery.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: wheelchair accessible, petting zoo, gift shop.

📍 Aurora, IL · 33 mi west

The Nagel Farmstead Emporium is open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm. Pumpkin Daze opens September 19, weekends from September 19 and then Wednesday to Sunday from September 30, 10am to 6pm. The season closes December 23. Pumpkin Daze runs September 19 to November 1 with weekend only hours, and the farm says one ticket covers every activity inside. Christmas trees follow in late November and December, and the season closes December 23.

ℹ️ The farm says it has been part of the Marmion community since 1949, a working farm and a gathering place tended by the monks and the families who grew up coming here. Each season opens a different part of the property: the fields for spring and summer events, the pumpkin patch and hayride routes for Pumpkin Daze, the choose-and-cut rows in December. Open Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am to 3pm. 2855 Hart Rd, Aurora, IL.

📍 Geneva, IL · 35 mi west

The farm stand is open daily 9am-6pm through November 1.

💵 School field trips: Package A $10.50 a student and $10 a chaperone, Package B $14.50 a student and $14 a chaperone. Group tours: Package A $16 a person, Package B $21 a person.

ℹ️ The farm says the spring freeze was hard on its apples this year, so there are no u-pick apples for 2026 and its homegrown apples are sold only at the farm stand market. No admission is needed to shop the open-air market or garden center. The Farm is Open daily, 9am-6pm.

📍 Beecher, IL · 37 mi south

The farm says it is open for the fall September 18 to October 31, closing at noon on October 31, closed Mondays but open Columbus Day. Weekend activities run September 19 to October 25, Saturdays and Sundays. It asks visitors to watch its Facebook page for weather closures.

💵 Admission is $10.00 for children aged 2 to 18 and $8.00 for adults, and adults must buy a wristband. A season pass is $30.00 a person for unlimited regular activities. Groups of 25 or more are $8.50 a child aged 2 and older and $6.50 an adult, bought together, with a $35.00 rental fee for private tent use for 3 hours. Published fall produce prices: pumpkins $0.50 a pound, pie pumpkins $2.50 each, minis $1.50 for 2, large gourds 2 for $1.00, "Uglies" $6.99, giants $20.00, mums $9.00 each and 9 inch combo planters $25.00, kale and cabbage $3.50, Indian corn $4.00 a bunch, straw bales $7.00 full and $5.50 half, corn stalks $6.00 each. Bundles are $24.00 small (half straw bale, 9 inch mum, pie pumpkin, Indian corn, corn stalk) and $37.00 large (straw bale, two 9 inch mums, large pumpkin, Indian corn, two corn stalks).

📍 Waukegan, IL · 38 mi north

The 2026 fall season runs September 19 to October 31. 2026 Fall Season September 19th - October 31st.

💵 Adults $14 and children aged 3 to 12 $12. A second ticket is $8 for adults and $6 for children aged 3 to 12, with 2 and under free, and there is a $5 per person option. Pumpkins are priced by size and range from $1 to $50 and up.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: wheelchair accessible, picnic area, playground, petting zoo, gift shop. It is listed as reservations accepted.

📍 Sugar Grove, IL · 42 mi west

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-3pm.

ℹ️ Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: 5 miles North of Sugar Grove off Bliss Road. Payment listed: cash, check, debit cards, visamastercard, discover.

📍 Channahon, IL · 43 mi southwest

Open September 14 to October 30, 2026. Open September 14th - October 30th, 2026!

💵 The farm publishes free admission, free parking and free events, with tickets sold separately for the corn maze, face painting and the train.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: wheelchair accessible, picnic area, playground, petting zoo, gift shop.

📍 Minooka, IL · 44 mi southwest

Sunflower and flower u-pick and mum sales begin September 5, 2026, opening day 10am. Hours 10am-6:30pm, closing at 2:30pm on October 31. Pumpkin Farm Open 7 days a week starting September 13th through October 31st.

💵 Weekend admission $14 a person, weekday admission $9 a person. The u-pick pumpkin patch is a walking path with pumpkins purchased separately. Other bookings run $25, $30 and $37 a person and $6 a person.

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

📍 Manteno, IL · 45 mi south

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: Crafts, Hayrides, Pumpkins, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Christmas Trees: Select and harvest Scotch & white pine, Douglas fir, Norway spruce; baling free. Wreaths, nursery stock, ornamental evergreens, tree stands, and perennial flowers also available. Wagon rides, weather permitting. Refreshments; tree stands; hayrack rides

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.

📍 McHenry, IL · 45 mi northwest

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.

📍 Huntley, IL · 46 mi northwest

Opening soon for the 2026 season. Monday to Thursday 4pm-8pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-8pm.

💵 All pumpkins are $9 any size. Hay rides are $6 a person, 2 and under free. All other activities are free, with no admission fees and no parking fees.

📍 Wilmington, IL · 48 mi southwest

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, IL · 49 mi northwest

Open November 28 through December 21, daily 9am-6pm. Open November 29-December 8--daily--9:00 Am--3:00 PM.

ℹ️ Food is served 9am to 3pm: pizza, chili with cheese, hot dogs, chili dogs, popcorn, pretzels, nachos, apple cider donuts, cookies and warm cinnamon buns. Mrs. Claus and Leonard's ponies visit 10am-3pm on November 29 and both weekends.

📍 Spring Grove, IL · 49 mi northwest

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: Crafts, Hayrides, Pumpkins, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Aug, Sept Oct - Richardson Adventure Farm features the World's Largest Corn maze and over 25 activities including pig races, slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, picnic area, concessions. Nov & Dec - Richardson Christmas Trees offers thousands of fresh trees to choose from to cut yourself. Heated Christmas tree barn with indoor restrooms, free wagon rides, free hot chocolate. Fraser, Concolor, Douglas & Canaan Fir; Blue Spruce; White & Scotch Pine; freshly made wreaths, garland, homemade donuts, gift items.

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

📍 Woodstock, IL · 50 mi northwest

Open August 29 to November 1, 2026. Monday to Friday, closed Tuesdays, 10am-5pm; Saturday, Sunday, Labor Day and Columbus Day 10am-6pm, with the market open until 6:30pm on weekends. The pumpkin patch and pick-your-own pumpkins start late September. Aug 29- Nov 1, 2026 See calendar for closure dates. We will have special days/hours the first two weeks of the season. Open Aug 29 - Nov 1, 2026.

💵 Admission starts at $9 a person, with other tickets starting at $12, $19 and $49 a person. A quarter peck of apples is $12. The code ALLSEASONS26 saves $2 online.

ℹ️ The ticket booth closes an hour before closing and last entry into the apple orchard and corn maze is 60 minutes before closing. Pig races run at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm and magic shows at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.

📍 Bourbonnais, IL · 51 mi south

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: Crafts, Hayrides, Sprouts, Vegetables. The farm describes itself this way in its directory profile: Christmas Trees Available: Fraser,Balsam,Douglas, & Concolor fir; Norway & Blue Spruce, White & Scotch pine; free baling and shaking; already cut trees; container trees; homemade decorated wreaths and garland; the best tree stands; greens; hayrides; hot spiced cider; wood fire; balled & burlapped living trees.

📍 Woodstock, IL · 54 mi northwest

corn maze; spooky house; haystack; hay rides; petting zoo; selling flowers; gardening supplies; selling vegetables and fruit;

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: credit cards. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Red Barn 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.

📍 Sandwich, IL · 55 mi west

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.

📍 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 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

📍 DeKalb, IL · 58 mi west

Open mid April to the last Sunday in October, and open for the 2026 season, closed June 1 to July 9. Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm in spring and summer; fall hours Sunday to Friday 11am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm, with Labor Day 9am to 3pm and Columbus Day 9am to 5pm.

💵 The farm publishes a free hayride to its hidden pumpkin patch, offered every Saturday and Sunday in October and on Columbus Day, weather permitting.

ℹ️ The directory lists these on site: wheelchair accessible, playground, petting zoo, greenhouse.

📍 Galien, MI · 58 mi east

In the farm's own words it is "open every day starting the Saturday before Thanksgiving while supplies last", 9am to 6pm through December 23, closed Thanksgiving Day, with tractor rides to the u-cut and pre-cut fields every day 9am to 6pm and horse wagons on selected December days. Its 3,200 square foot Christmas shop sells ornaments, tree top angels, stockings and tree skirts.

ℹ️ What to explore, as the directory lists it: Gift Shop, U-cut, Wagon Rides. Phone is 269-545-8125.

📍 Galien, MI · 58 mi east

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!

📍 Waterman, IL · 60 mi west

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.

📍 Harvard, IL · 62 mi northwest

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.

📍 Malta, IL · 63 mi west

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.

📍 Harvard, IL · 67 mi northwest

Opening November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving. Hours 9am-4:30pm and 10am-4:30pm.

🌱 Certified Naturally Grown (farm's own description)

💵 Firs and spruces start at $98 ($15 a foot, 6.5 foot minimum) and pines start at $52 ($8 a foot, 6.5 foot minimum).

ℹ️ Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides are typically available from 10am to 3pm.

📍 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 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.

📍 South Bend, IN · 74 mi east

MarketMaker profile lists products: Gourds (Edible), Nursery & Horticulture Products, School Tours, Crafts, Hayrides, Meat, Poultry & Game, Vegetables, Sweet Corn, Corn, Pumpkins, Attractions & Activities, Straw. Methods of sale listed: Farm / Roadside Stand, On-Farm, U-Pick.

ℹ️ Profile lists on-site amenities: Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, Playground, Gift Shop, Wheelchair Accessible. We are open every day in October.