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Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Change is in the air, can you feel it? Get ready to explore these Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids! Explore pumpkin patches, fall leaves, apple orchards and more with these kid friendly fall virtual tours.

These fall virtual tours will bring to all over the earth to explore all the special opportunities this season shares with us.

Fall is such a fun time of year for raising kids! Many of us are located in places in the country where certain fruits and vegetables just don’t grow locally. One way to experience it is through a virtual field trip this fall! I wanted to put together this list of virtual family fall trips to add to your fall bucket list. Because sometimes, you just might live in a place where it’s possible to visit these amazing fall experiences. Plus you can use them as you explore our 100+ Fall Activities for Kids !

Apple Picking Virtual Field Trip

Pumpkin patch virtual field trip, corn maze virtual field trip, turkey farm virtual field trip, hay ride virtual field trip, virtual tours of fall leaves for kids, fall virtual tours of national parks.

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• Apple Harvest
• Tour an Apple Packing Facility
• Cider Making in New England
• Let’s Go To An Apple Orchard
• Life Cycle of an Apple
• How to Grow an Apple Tree from Seed to Tree
• How Does an Apple Grow?

Extend the fall fun at home with these apple activities !

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• Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
• Pumpkins: How Does It Grow
• Pumpkin Varieties and When to Harvest
• Pumpkin Growth Time Lapse
• Pumpkin Farm Harvest
• Learning Edible Pumpkins
• Meet a Pumpkin Farmer
• Giant Pumpkin Time Lapse
• Growing Giant Pumpkins
• Virtual Field Trip Pumpkin Patch
• A Visit to a Pumpkin Farm
• How Pumpkin Seeds are Harvested

Want more Pumpkin Patch Virtual Tours? Visit our Virtual Pumpkin Patch Field Trip for Kids , packed full of fun ideas for the kids to explore as they learn about pumpkin patches this fall.

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• Grow Big Pumpkins – Vine Burying, Pollination, Vine Training

Pumpkin, pumpkin Pumpkins! Get hands-on with these pumpkin activities !

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• From mind to maze: The making of a corn maze
• How Corn is Picked
• Time Lapse of Corn Growing
• Sweet Corn Harvesting in Minnesota
• Watch the Corn Grow: Time Lapse

Autumn is a season of change! Explores these adorable acorn activities !

• Visiting a Turkey Farm
• Applegate: Family Turkey Farmers
• Organic Bronze Turkeys
• Gobbling Demonstrations

• Rose’s Berry Farm – Fall Hayride
• Going for a Hay Ride: Square Baling
• Growing Hay for the Cattle
• Making Hay in South Dakota
• Making Horse Hay in Small Square Bales
• Hay and Grain Harvest in Canada
• Harvesting Straw Bales New Holland
• Farmer Planting Hay

Learn about life from long about with through living history activities .

• Fall Foliage Prediction Map
• Why do Leaves Change Colors
• The Science of Fall for Kids
• Exquisite Places Around The World To See Brilliant Fall Colors 
• Top 70 Beautiful Autumn Waterfall in the World
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• Peak Fall Foliage in New England

Explore red, yellow, orange, and brown with these fall leaf activities .

• Fall Colors in Rocky Mountain National Park
• Autumn in Rocky Mountain National Park
• Bear Lake Fall Colors in Rocky Mountain National Park
• Aspen Trees in Colorado in Fall
• Aspen Trees by Drown in Colorado
• Breathtaking 4k drone footage of three Utah Canyons

Grab this printable Virtual Field Trip Log to track your fall adventures!

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Fall Virtual Tours for Kids

No matter what part of the country or world you live in, take a moment with your child this fall to explore virtually what fall looks like through leaves, apples, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and MORE!

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

November 7, 2020 at 12:00 pm

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October 10, 2020 at 2:05 am

Thank you so much for these ideas. These are great alternatives, even as for an activity as a family and to for the parent that is at home with the kids. Thank you so much.

October 7, 2020 at 5:55 pm

I appreciate the resources as we navigate the new virtual world for my life skills SPED students! this is very amazing!!

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My most favorite field trip that we take as a class each year is to the pumpkin patch. There’s just nothing like Fall.  Grab a free printable to help your class trip!

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The kids just get the biggest kick out of getting to choose a pumpkin from the patch to bring home and we always learn so much about the fruits and vegetables that they grow on the farm. Since pumpkins are fruit, we also learn that cucumbers and tomatoes are fruits too since they have seeds. We also learn about corn and its different uses. We learn the differences between Indian corn, feed corn, and the corn we eat. It always blows me a way to learn how much corn is in so many products we use. Think toothpaste, diapers, shampoo, and more!

When we get back to school, it’s always so hard to transition back after a field trip. Parent volunteers leaving, the kids are hyper from having fun and riding the bus. Sometimes even having to get them to eat a sack lunch at the tables outside since we missed regular lunch. Let’s just say it makes it tough to get much of anything else productive done in the classroom for the rest of the day. I know we’ve all been there!

I’ve made up this printable to give the kids to work on after all of the craziness. It gets them practicing their writing and has them remembering back to all of the fun things that they saw earlier that day of the field trip. It’s very helpful to make that transition back into learning mode!

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Let us know what your favorite field trip that your classes go on each year!

And if you are headed to the pumpkin patch, our Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Packet can be so helpful!  Permission slips, organization items, chaperone info, reflection, and so much more! Click here to download now from Teachers Pay Teachers.

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30+ Awesome Pumpkin Patches in Southern California (Updated 2023)

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It’s pumpkin season.  Better yet, it’s pumpkin patch season!  Now’s the time to load up the kids and head out to one of  Southern California’s 30+ pumpkin patches  in the area!

Annually, my family ventures out to the Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Pumpkin Patch  in Orange, for a good time.  Field Trip Girl especially enjoys this pumpkin patch because of the face painting, tractor rides and carnival games.  The Irvine Park Railroad also does a great job at creating a classic pumpkin patch feeling, along with a few games and activities.  This season we also plan to visit Peltzers Farms in Temecula to go through their gigantic corn maze.  Field Trip Boy loves mazes!

Best Pumpkin Patches in Southern California

In preparation for the fall, I complied a list of 30+   Pumpkin Patches in Southern California.   I surveyed several my friends who live in the area to find out which pumpkin patches they like to visit with their families.  The majority of them said that they like to go to the old-fashioned, classic type pumpkin patches.  However, I’ve compiled a list of a variety of pumpkin patches that are sure to please everyone in the family!

If you know of a pumpkin patch in your area that you really like and should be added to this list, please send us an email!

Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles

Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival at Santa Anita , Arcadia

The Infield comes alive for the last two weekends in October with the Fall Fun Fest. Bring the whole family to experience Bounce Houses, Games, Pony Rides, and more! There’s something for just about everyone to enjoy. And just in time for the spooky season, grab yourself a pumpkin from the Santa Anita Pumpkin Patch.

Pasadena’s Pumpkin Patch , Pasadena

Pasadena Pumpkin patch has been in business for over 20 years.  They provide the best pumpkins of all shapes, colors, and sizes at the best prices.  They also have pony rides, jumbo bouncing slides, themed bounce houses, and a petting zoo.

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival , Calabasas

This festival takes place in October.  Admission includes Inflatables & Giant Slide, Live Bands & DJ Zone, Contests & Saturday Morning Costume Parade, Reptile, Bugs & Nature shows, Youth Halloween Carnival, Business Expo, Car Show and Exhibits.  Pumpkins, pumpkin treats and halloween decorations are an additional price.

Debbie and Jeff’s Pumpkin  Patch , Redondo Beach

This classic pumpkin patch has animals, a jumper and a slide.  The staff is also very friendly and helpful.

Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees , San Dimas

They offer pumpkins of all sizes and styles, various inflatable slides and bounce houses, games, a petting zoo and baby chicks.

Forneris Farms , Mission Hills

An annual pumpkin patch with gorgeous varieties of pumpkins grown and harvested by the local farmers.  Get lost in their 4 acre Super Farmer Corn Maze or take a narrated tracotor tour around the farm.

Santa Monica Farmers Market , Santa Monica

On the Wednesdays leading up to Halloween, pumpkins are added to the bounty along the 3rd Street Promenade.

Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch , Culver City

Founded in 1987, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned and operated business that focuses on bringing the farm to the city and celebrating the magic of Halloween. Becky and David Campbell, drawing inspiration from their farm in Silverton, Oregon, originally opened the patch in Westwood when they realized how few opportunities there were for Los Angeles-area children to experience farm life at an urban pumpkin patch. Mr. Bones focused on creating a spooky, fun space for families wherein kids could learn more about nature and the environment while celebrating the more traditional side of Halloween.

The Mr. Bones student field trip package includes:

• Interactive talk on How Pumpkins Grow from a designated Mr. Bones staff member
• 1 baby pumpkin
• 1 Baby Spider OR Dancing Spider Bounce House
• 1 Petting Zoo
• Unlimited Straw Maze
• Unlimited time in the Pumpkin and Tipi Villages
• Unlimited time on Giant Rocking Horses

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Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch , Torrance

Hunting for that perfect, long stem, “chubby face” pumpkin?  Come to Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch, right in the middle of the city! With lots of straw bales, corn stalks, mountains of pumpkins, gourds, and more, they’re sure to give you a little of the “country” feeling.

Farm Lot 59 , Long Beach

Pumpkins are available for purchase starting in October.  Farm Lot 59 demonstrates a small-scale model of sustainable agriculture using current best practices with the 2016 USDA-funded high tunnel extension.  Their working to change the future of food by proving that vacant property can be transformed into a sustainable urban farm scape.

Pa’s Pumpkin Patch , Long Beach

Pa’s Pumpkin Patch offer a large variety of pumpkins to choose from, as well as haystacks, corn stalks and gourds.  They also have fresh cooked food which includes a snack bar for all your sweet treats, pony rides, a petting zoo and a variety of games and rides.  A fun place for the whole family, and a great getaway for school groups, scout groups, birthday parties and special events!

Tina’s Pumpkin Patch , Sherman Oaks

The pumpkin selection is great and there’s so much for the kids including pony rides, a petting zoo, and multiple bounce houses.

Tapia Bros. Farm , Encino

Tapia Bros. Farm is a family-owned and operated produce stand in the San Fernando Valley.  They grow and sell fresh seasonal produce.  During the fall, they have a terrific pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, petting zoo and pony rides.

Tahoe Scotty’s Pumpkin Patch , Pasadena

Home of the large stem pumpkins.

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Zoomar’s Petting Zoo , San Juan Capistrano

A small petting zoo in San Juan Capistrano with a cute little pumpkin patch for kids.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers.

The Pumpkin Corral at MainPlace Mall , Santa Ana (TBD)

Family-friendly event features a variety of attractions, including a petting zoo, inflatables, rollercoasters, slides, and more

Enchanted Country Pumpkins and Trees , Brea

The Pumpkin Patch , Placentia

This pumpkin patch has a ton of pumpkins and activities for the kids including jumpers, pony rides, a petting zoo, kids tractor ride, gold panning and more.

Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch , Irvine

The Irvine Park Railroad Pumpkin Patch’s activities include train rides, hay rides, panning for gold, a child-friendly haunted house, a hay maze, a moon bounce, pumpkin ring toss, carnival games, cookie decorating, John Deere tractor racers, face painting, picture stands, great food and a lot more.  The Pumpkin Patch also has thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes to choose from.

The Ecology Center , San Juan Capistrano

The Ecology Center offers a local, certified organic, family farm choice right in south Orange County.  They have a small, charming pumpkin patch open during the fall.

Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Tours , Irvine

The Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch is open every day starting at the end of September through October.  Monday thru Friday, they have a continuous wagon ride, petting zoo, corn maze, sunflower field, U-Pick vegetable patch and acres of traditional pumpkins to choose from.  Every Saturday and Sunday in October, they also have games, ATV rides, face painting, the Pumpkin Cannon, food and interactive activities for kids.

The Pumpkin Patch Field Trip for groups is a completely self-guided tour.  The complete itinerary takes about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on group size.  The package experience includes:

• Wagon Ride :  Once everyone has been checked in and stickers put on, the first stop is the Wagon Ride!  The wagons run continuously every 10 minutes or so and takes you around our 30 acre farm to see all the pumpkins and crops growing.
• Petting Zoo :  When the wagon returns, the next stop is the Petting Zoo.  There are goats, sheep, even an alpaca or 2 to pet.  Make sure to supervise all children to take good care of the animal friends.  Hand sanitizing stations are available outside the cages.
• Corn Maze :  Right next to the zoo is the Corn Maze.  Enter the maze and try to find your way to the center and back out.  The maze is not too complicated for younger children but definitely makes you feel lost among the cornstalks!
• U-Pick Veggies :  After gathering your group out of the maze, head on over to the Vegetable Patch!  A friendly Patch helper will pass out bags and tell you all about the vegetables and how to pick them.  Each child can take home 4 of each kind of veggie – carrots, radishes, green onions, and cilantro.  Extra veggies can be picked and purchased for an additional price per pound (pay in the Market Stand)
• Pumpkin Patch :  Last stop but certainly not least is picking a pumpkin!  Walk on over the pumpkin patch to choose which pumpkin to take home.  Flat one, tall one, skinny one…bumpy one?  Orange, white, green?

Pumpkin City’s Pumpkin Farm , Laguna Hills

What started with a pick-up load of pumpkins in 1978 has now grown into Orange County’s largest premier Harvest Festival. Since first opening their gates, Pumpkin City has been dedicated to celebrating the October Halloween season with wholesome family fun and entertainment—creating a charming farm atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Pumpkin City is one of the oldest pumpkin patches in California.  Annually, visitors are delighted to interact with dozens of cute barnyard animals in their petting zoo, ride a pony at the Pony Corral, sit back and watch a puppet show and take pictures with costumed characters.  In addition, enjoy a host of amusement rides, activities and game booths all while strolling through thousands of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.  Admission costs a few dollars.  Parking is free.  Rides costs a few dollars each.

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The Pumpkin Factory , Corona

Come experience the wonder of The Pumpkin Factory’s pumpkin patch in Corona with fantastic rides, slides, ponies, an ATV Train, petting zoos, games, food and more.  Share the excitement and anticipation as your child carefully selects just the right pumpkin, grown on their own family farm, for you to take home and carve together.

Riley’s Farm , Oak Glen

Whatever type of pumpkin you’re searching for, Riley’s Farm has them all!  The owners love to plant and try out new varieties every year, and make sure to keep all of their old favorites around.  Guests get to hike out to their pumpkin fields and pick out whatever pumpkins they like.

The Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Canyon , Redlands

Come experience the wonder of The Pumpkin Factory’s pumpkin patch at Live Oaky Canyon with fantastic rides, slides, ponies, petting zoos, games, food and more.  Share the excitement and anticipation as your child carefully selects just the right pumpkin, grown on their own family farm, for you to take home and carve together.

Check out their amazing corn maze!  Its corn-fusing with 2.5 acre of pathways that twist and turn challenging you for an average of 30 minutes.

Greenspot Farms , Mentone

Greenspot Farms’ Pumpkin Patch is bursting with colorful pumpkins of every different shape and size!  They have all sorts of pumpkins including Blue, Ghost, and Cinderella’s.  The entire farm is alive with the colors of the fall harvest.  Stock up on Gourds, Indian Corn, Stalks, and Straw Bales while visiting, to give your porch that Fall touch!

Cal Poly Ponoma’s Pumpkin Festival , Pomona 

Cal Polly Pomona’s Pumpkin Patch is known as one of the largest in California.  Over 40,000 Cal Poly grown pumpkins fill the huge patch.  Admission tickets are available online only this year.

Take a fun Tractor-Pulled Wagon Ride around the Maze and Pumpkin Field with a College of Ag tour guide to answer your questions.  Keep an eye out for our local wildlife, rabbits and squirels, and learn about the new Apiary class at Cal Poly Pomona.  The Kid’s Pumpkin Patch and Farm Kids Activity Zone have been expanded them with more Old-Time games and activities.  They’ve also added a mini Kids Corn Maze, perfect for the little ones!  After the festival, the pumpkin patch will be open through October 31.

Tom’s Farms , Corona

Join the fun at Tom’s Farms Pumpkin Patch with contests every weekend during the month of October.  They also have a petting zoo, tractor and train rides, an old time carousel, pony rides and more every weekend.

Peltzer Farms , Temecula

Peltzer Pumpkin Farm offers gold mining, pig races, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more to make picking out your favorite fall pumpkins a great family experience.

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Julian Autumn Jubliee at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures , San Ysabel (near Julian)

Fort Cross is a family owned and operated outdoor education center with a focus on hands-on activities.    Every weekend beginning in  September thru the end of October, they host the Julian Autumn Jubliee.  Admission includes entry into their U-Pick Veggie & Pumpkin Garden.

Carlsbad Stawberry Company Annual Pumpkin Patch , Carlsbad

The Carlsbad Strawberry Company is a family run grower of fruits and vegetables.   Now in its third generation, they have been farming in this area since 1948.  Their annual pumpkin patch opens in September.

Bates Nut Farm , Valley Center

Start an annual tradition!  Bring your class, group, family or organization to the pumpkin patch and enjoy over 8 acres of pumpkins, squash and gourds.  Visit the goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, miniature donkeys, llamas and other farm animals at the Farm Zoo.  Enjoy the straw maze and tractor hayride.  Bring a picnic, plan games, and enjoy the open space. Free admission, plus the cost paid parking on the weekends in October.

They also offer school tours during the month of October.  Learn how pumpkins are grown and cared for, their nutritional value, uses, and their squash cousins.

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch , Lakeside

The pumpkin patch runs every Tuesdays – Saturdays.  General admission for each child receives a water bottle, Jack Patch Pumpkin and participation in all of the farm’s activities.

The farm’s “How Pumpkins Grow” presentation is for reserved weekday morning groups only.  Please nquire regarding their field trip rates.  Groups must have at least 20 kids, 1 year and older, to qualify for the group rate.

Mr. Jack-O-Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch , La Jolla

Mr. Jack O’ Lantern’s Pumpkin Patch’s goal is to create an unparalleled family experience when visiting any one of their locations.  They have premium pumpkins, games, activities, and attractions, all of which will not break the bank!

They also welcome school field trips and will develop a plan that meets your group’s requirements.

Pumpkin Station , Del Mar, Mission Valley, National City, & El Cajon

Let the adventure begin at one of Pumpkin Station’s locations.  They have pumpkins, kiddie rides, giant slides, inflatable play centers, petting zoos, game zones, school tours and party packages.

Pumpkin Station Farms , Rancho Bernardo & Bonita

Enjoy the time-honored tradition of a real pumpkin farm.  Stroll through their living pumpkin patch, explore a real corn maze and take a hay ride through the Christmas Tree farm.   Educational school and group tours are also available at these locations.

Summer Past Farms , Flinn Springs

Wonder in the pumpkin patch during the week and pick your favorite pumpkin! Featuring their selection of field grown pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.  Fill your wheelbarrow with your favorite pumpkins.  Fun filled days for everyone.  Bring your cameras, family and friends. Snap a picture of the kids having fun in the “jumpy” on the grassy area.  There is something for all to enjoy!  Open  Wednesday  –  Sunday each week of October.

Fran’s Original Farm Stand , Escondido

They are scheduled to reopen on October 1 for their annual pumpkin patch.

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McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins , Ventura

McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins knows how to create truly colossal pumpkins. The fifth-generation farmers churn out huge orange specimens every year, each ready to be carved or painted just in time for Halloween. And the farm rounds out a happy-Halloween experience with a hay bale maze, tractor-drawn hay rides, and visits to the farm animals.

Underwood Family Farms , Moorepark & Somas

Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival run every weekend during the fall season.  Weekend Festival admission includes tractor-drawn wagon ride, corn maze, corn stalk labyrinth, Pig Races, Animal Show, Pumpkin House, Pumpkin playhouse, live music and entertainment, access to Pick-Your-Own fields and Pumpkin Patch, Animal Center including Bee Barn, hay pyramids, Fun Hill, Kid’s Corral, Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show, Combine Slide and more!

Student Farm Tours are either a strawberry or a vegetable picking tour where everyone will pick either a 1lb basket of strawberries or a bag of assorted veggies to take home. Both tours feature a vintage tractor drawn wagon ride around the farm, a shaded picnic area to enjoy your snacks or sack lunch, a visit to our Farm Animal Center, and a farm activity coloring book for every child.  When in season, Farm Tours are $6 per person (children & parents). Teachers & Aides are FREE!  There is a minimum price for each tour based on 20 participants. Approx. 2 hours including picnic and Farm Animal Center.

The Painted Pony , Santa Paula

Groups of 20 or more are invited to come and pick pumpkins in October at The Painted Pony, an educational family farm in Santa Paula.  Their popular Pumpkin Picking Field Trip is full of Educational information and fun.  It is truly a hands on experience when you cut your own pumpkin off the vine.  Advanced reservations required.

Happy Fall Field Tripping!

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17 Best Pumpkin Patches in Illinois

As someone born and raised in Illinois, I know a thing or two about fall fun and the state’s best fall events ! Pumpkin patches were a big tradition where I grew up and something that I now enjoy introducing to my young son. Pumpkins grow well in the fertile farmlands of the Midwest, where many farms open to the public to offer pumpkin-picking, festive attractions, and delicious food.

Here is a sampling of the best pumpkin patches in Illinois to inspire your autumn adventures.

Goebbert’s Farm, South Barrington

There are many attractions to check out at the fall festival at Goebbert’s Farm, including the friendly animal areas, corn stalk maze, duck derby, giraffe barn, and magic show. There’s also gem mining, pony rides, wagon rides, pig racing, camel rides, and a pumpkin-eating dinosaur. There’s a 10-room haunted house for school-age children and a jumping pillow for extra fun. You can buy tickets online and shop at the on-site general store and bakery. Goebbert’s has been in the farm market business since 1948 and is a great option for families in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Official Website Dates: September 9 – October 30, 2023

Heaps Giant Pumpkin Farm, Minooka

Heaps is a pumpkin patch eight miles west of I-55 on U.S. Highway 52. It is open to the public during September and October and offers a 25-acre pumpkin patch. Here, you can pick your own pumpkin off the vine, play on the castle playground, and enjoy country fun in the barn. There’s a craft shop to browse fall décor and delicious food too, including caramel apples, pork burgers, and pumpkin cookies. Things to do at this farm beside the pumpkin patch are the corn maze, bean maze, hay rides, and the farm animals. The farm specializes in giant pumpkins weighing up to 731.5 pounds!

Official Website Dates: Opening day September 23, 2023

Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest, Homer Glen

This Homer Glen pumpkin patch has over 13 rides and many more attractions that are included in the price of your admission. At the farm, you can visit farm animals in the petting zoo, eat a tasty snack or meal, and ride two awesome trains. This unique attraction is known for its talking tractors and personal tractor rides for up to four passengers.

Official Website Dates: Opening day September 15, 2023

The Great Pumpkin Patch, Arthur

Located just south of the east-central Illinois town of Arthur, you’ll find the Great Pumpkin Patch with all the small-town traditions that make fall a special time of the year. There are approximately 300 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash from at least 20 countries around the world. Located in the heart of Amish country, there’s a bakery open year-round where you can find made-from-scratch Amish baked goods, including the famous pumpkin cookies. In addition to the pumpkin patch, you can also listen to live music, go through the corn maze, hop on a wagon ride, and check out the gardens and displays.

Official Website Dates: September 20 – October 29, 2023

Homewood Fall Fest, Homewood

The village of Homewood welcomes visitors and residents to its annual fall festival and features a pumpkin patch. This festival is in the downtown area of Homewood between Martin Avenue and Kroner Road. It runs from noon to 9 p.m. and has a full-day lineup that includes live music, kids’ crafts, face painting, and a chili cookoff. The pumpkin patch is open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. On-site, you’ll also find local artisan vendors and food and alcoholic beverages for sale. Admission and parking are free.

Official Website Dates: September 23, 2023

Gails Pumpkin Patch, Beason

Gails Pumpkin Patch is a central Illinois pumpkin patch that offers free admission and opportunities to pick your own pumpkins. There are over 60 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash to choose from. Other activities to enjoy include the popcorn wagon, farm animals, and BBQ food for purchase. You and your family can also enjoy the barrel train ride, tunnel maze, toddler corner, and potato sack jump. Adult tricycles, the tractor dig, and Chinese checkers are new this year.

Official Website Dates: September 1 – October 1, 2023

Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago

With pumpkin picking, hayrides, a petting zoo, and tasty treats, Sonny Acres Farm is fun for the whole family. There’s plenty of farm-fresh goodness to shop for, and you can purchase tickets in advance for the activities and rides. Check out the haunted hayride if you’re looking for some spooky fun, or enter the haunted barn for creepy characters and ghoulish haunts with an old, abandoned barn theme. For a less scary experience, hop on the daytime hayride for all ages.

Official Website Dates: September 16 – October 29, 2023

Pumpkin Creek Farms, Sherman

Pumpkin Creek Farms is about 15 minutes from Springfield and outside of Riverton, Illinois, just off Route 54. It is open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. This family-owned and operated farm has many new things to offer, including the tug of war, rat race in a huge wheel, drink hut, tetherball, and snow cones. You can buy a single day or season pass to enjoy all the classic attractions too, including the U-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, crazy corn bin, duck races, and more.

Official Website Dates: September 9 – October 29, 2023

Pumpkin Blossom Hill, Red Bud

Just outside of Red Bud, Illinois, this pumpkin patch offers fall fun at affordable prices. The hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Wednesdays. Admission is free to the farm. The attractions include a corn pit, mechanical bull, tractor playground, trains, slides, shopping, and refreshments.

Official Website Dates: September 24 – October 31, 2023

Benoit Pumpkin Farm, Kankakee

Offering free admission and a lovely garden center, Benoit Greenhouses has a pumpkin patch. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays through Sundays. At the farm, you can buy pumpkins, mums, and fall planters. This is a popular place for kid field trips.

Official Website Dates: September 23 – October 29, 2023

Roth Pumpkin Patch, Morton

The Roth Pumpkin Patch offers fun for the whole family. This is a place to buy pumpkins and fall decorations, have fun at the playground, and get in the mood for the season. The list of activities includes a corn maze, slides, rocking horses, trains, climbing, jump pillow, and rope swing. You can even learn to milk a cow and meet new animal friends here!

Official Website Dates: September 11 – October 31, 2023

Siegel’s Cottonwood Farms, Lockport

Pumpkin Fest at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farms is a must-see in Lockport, open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This pumpkin patch has at least 49 activities and attractions, 13 food and beverage venues serving up more than 150 meals and treats, and 200+ farm animals awaiting your visit. There’s a 10-acre corn maze, over 35 unlimited play attractions, and special packages available for large groups. Get your tickets online in advance of your visit. There are pricing options for weekdays and weekends, and kids aged two and under are free.

Dave’s Pumpkins, Huntley

You can visit Dave’s Pumpkins for a family farm experience in Illinois and enjoy the Halloween season too. This venue offers free admission and parking, and all pumpkins of any size are $9. Among the many activities to do here are a spooky hay ride, pumpkin bowling and checkers, a mini broomcorn maze, and pedal tractors for kids. It is located in rural northern Illinois and 35 minutes west of O’Hare Airport.

Official Website Dates: Opens Every Weekend, Starting September 16, 2023

Puckerville Farms, Lemont

Puckerville Farms is located on 180 acres of land and is a fun fall tradition for families. This pumpkin patch is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free every day. Puckerville is also a Christmas tree farm and producer of local honey.

Official Website Dates: September 13 – October 31, 2023

Indian Creek Farmstead, Petersburg

Well-known in the area for being a venue for weddings, field trips, and private events, Indian Creek Farmstead has indoor and outdoor locations that are perfect for fall. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, and pulled pork and rib dinners with sides during your visit. For activities, there is a kids’ play area, train ride, sandboxes, slides, playhouses, farm animals, roping corral, and wagon rides.

Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm, Millstadt

Plenty of family fun awaits you at Eckert’s, including opportunities to pick your own pumpkins and apples, ride a giant underground slide, and book a bonfire site. Pumpkins are available by late September. You can buy your admission tickets online to visit on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The activities here include a giant wooden play structure, a 12-acre corn trail, camel rides, a parakeet encounter, apple cannons, pig races, carnival rides, and a straw climbing pyramid. There are also haunted hayrides on Friday and Saturday nights.

Official Website Dates: Pumpkins available in late September

Dollinger Family Farm, Channahon

The Dollinger Family invites you to their farm this year and offers free admission and parking. You can purchase tickets online for the corn maze, face painting, and train rides. The pumpkin farm is open, with prices that range from $0.75 to $25. There’s a corn maze to navigate, multiple play areas for kids, farm animals, a honeybee area, Native American tipi, and a corn bin for playtime. Hayrides are also offered on the weekend and feature experienced narrators that tell riders about the history, legends, and ghosts of the farm.

Official Website Dates: Corn Maze Opens September 11 – October 30, 2023 Face Painting and Train Rides September 15 – October 30, 2023

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The Best PreK and Kindergarten Field Trips (Both Virtual and In-Person!)

From the pumpkin patch to the fire station.

Kinders are a wild bunch and taking them anywhere might seem daunting, but field trips provide kids with the kind of real-world learning that really sticks with them. These kindergarten field trips will keep your young students interested and (mostly) out of trouble.

Not all of these trips will be possible everywhere, but keep in mind local treasures that are unique to your area. And when you can’t manage a trip—for whatever reason—try our virtual kindergarten field trips below.

In-Person Kindergarten Field Trips

1. the pumpkin patch.

Is it even kindergarten if you don’t go to the pumpkin patch? Many locations offer tours via hayride and the opportunity to learn how vegetables like pumpkins grow. And, of course, picking out your own pumpkin is the best part!

2. The Grocery Store

A behind-the-scenes trip to the supermarket can teach kindergarteners everything from how their food is sourced to the concept of paying for goods with money. They can explore different roles and departments and—everyone’s favorite—try food samples.

Going to the zoo provides students with the chance to observe animal behaviors and learn about wildlife conservation. Most of them, like the San Diego Zoo , have educational programs, including keeper talks and up-close animal encounters.

4. A Children’s Museum

At children’s museums, the rule is: Please touch! If you’re lucky enough to have a children’s museum close by, most have areas specifically designed for children ages 5-6. Look for role-play areas, climbing structures, and water play.

5. The Fire Station

Grades K–2 are big on learning about community helpers, so the fire station is a great choice! A visit can help ease young children’s anxiety (sometimes firefighters can look scary in all their gear). And they’re sure to be fascinated by the trucks and equipment.

6. An Apple Orchard

Who doesn’t love apple activities ? A visit to the orchard allows little ones to learn how apples are raised and harvested. This is a great opportunity for them to pick their own apples and taste different varieties.

7. The Public Library

It’s never too early to teach kids about the amazing place that is their local library. On a trip to the public library, you can show your kinders how a library works, introduce them to the librarians (ask in advance for a storytime), and maybe even sign them up for their own library cards!

8. The Aquarium

If you’re not lucky enough to have a zoo close by, an aquarium is another good choice. Students will get a window into life under the sea, and lots of aquariums have touch pools that are sure to delight littles.

9. A Bakery

On a bakery field trip, curious kindergarteners can learn about how bread, cakes, and pastries are made. Take a tour of the kitchen and watch the mixing of ingredients and the baking process. Some bakeries even offer kids’ activities, like cookie decorating!

A farm field trip is a great way to connect children to agriculture. Plus, there are all kinds: dairy farms, poultry farms, apiaries, and more. You might try a large commercial dairy farm or a smaller family-owned hobby farm.

Virtual Kindergarten Field Trips

1. an egg farm.

We love these virtual egg farm field trips from the American Egg Board. Make sure you catch the elementary-friendly versions of Hertzfeld Poultry and Creighton Brothers Farms.

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Most zoos have live webcams in some of their most popular exhibits, such as the Panda Cam at Zoo Atlanta . However, some zoos offer a more in-depth look. You’ll definitely want to check out the San Diego Zoo .

3. The Aquarium

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It’s a similar story with aquariums. You have your pick of live webcams, but our favorites are the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager webcam (wait for the whale shark!) and the “jellycam” at Monterey Bay Aquarium (so soothing). And definitely check out  The Maritime Aquarium where you can register for their virtual programs (try Fish Tales, A House for a Hermit Crab, or Shark Safari).

4. Boston Children’s Museum

“Walk” through all three floors of the Boston Children’s Museum on this virtual tour . Direct your students to the Countdown to Kindergarten exhibit.

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