5 Best Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches in Illinois
Jump to: 1. Pumpkin Blossom Hill 2. Marlow's Pumpkin Patch 3. Country Kids Pumpkin Patch 4. Schaefer Pumpkin Patch 5. Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
The 5 best corn mazes and pumpkin patches in Illinois are Pumpkin Blossom Hill, Marlow's Pumpkin Patch, Country Kids Pumpkin Patch, Schaefer Pumpkin Patch and Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm, ranked by rating and review volume — farms running a corn maze and a pick-your-own pumpkin field on the same property, so you get both in one trip. That combination is the whole reason most families make the drive: the maze fills an afternoon, the field sends everyone home with a pumpkin. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about doing both in one visit. See every pumpkin patch we track in Illinois, or browse corn mazes in every state on our Corn Mazes near me page.
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Pumpkin Blossom Hill
Pumpkin Blossom Hill in Red Bud takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 128 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and farm store.
5483 IL-154, 62278
Corn mazeFarm storePumpkin Blossom Hill is ranked #1 on this list, located at 5483 IL-154, Red Bud, IL, 62278. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 128 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Red Bud. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Pumpkin Blossom Hill yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Family-owned farm specializing in pumpkins and gourds, plus a corn maze." Pumpkin Blossom Hill is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Pumpkin Blossom Hill is typically open Monday 9AM-6PM, Tuesday 9AM-6PM, Thursday 9AM-6PM, Friday 9AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Pumpkin Blossom Hill either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Pumpkin Blossom Hill can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Pumpkin Blossom Hill sits, near Red Bud, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Pumpkin Blossom Hill's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Marlow's Pumpkin Patch
Marlow's Pumpkin Patch, out in Opdyke, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and kids play area.
14003 N Harmony Ln, 62872
Corn mazeKids play areaMarlow's Pumpkin Patch is ranked #2 on this list, located at 14003 N Harmony Ln, Opdyke, IL, 62872. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 169 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Opdyke. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and kids play area, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Marlow's Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Sprawling destination featuring a corn maze, a playground, pumpkin picking and other fall activities." Marlow's Pumpkin Patch is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Marlow's Pumpkin Patch in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Marlow's Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Marlow's Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Marlow's Pumpkin Patch sits, near Opdyke, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Marlow's Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Country Kids Pumpkin Patch
Country Kids Pumpkin Patch near Hoyleton rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 91 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and farm store.
14758 Co Hwy 11, 62803
Corn mazeFarm storeKids play areaCountry Kids Pumpkin Patch is ranked #3 on this list, located at 14758 Co Hwy 11, Hoyleton, IL, 62803. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 91 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Hoyleton. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, farm store and kids play area, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Country Kids Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Pumpkin patch offering a corn maze, games, pig races, and go-kart racing." Country Kids Pumpkin Patch is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Country Kids Pumpkin Patch in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Country Kids Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Country Kids Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Country Kids Pumpkin Patch sits, near Hoyleton, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Country Kids Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Schaefer Pumpkin Patch
Also worth the drive: Schaefer Pumpkin Patch in Beecher City, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
2917 N 2210 St, 62414
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooSchaefer Pumpkin Patch is ranked #4 on this list, located at 2917 N 2210 St, Beecher City, IL, 62414. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 77 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Beecher City. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides and petting zoo, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Schaefer Pumpkin Patch yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Family-friendly pumpkin patch offering a petting zoo, a corn maze, wagon rides, and other activities." Schaefer Pumpkin Patch is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Schaefer Pumpkin Patch is typically open Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Schaefer Pumpkin Patch either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Schaefer Pumpkin Patch can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Schaefer Pumpkin Patch sits, near Beecher City, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Schaefer Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm
Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm in Waukegan is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 368 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
13236 W Townline Rd, 60087
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooCider and donutsKroll's Fall Harvest Farm is ranked #5 on this list, located at 13236 W Townline Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60087. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 368 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Waukegan. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo and cider and donuts, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Fall-themed family farm featuring corn mazes, a petting zoo, pumpkins, cider and hayrides for families." Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm sits, near Waukegan, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Pumpkin Blossom Hill is our top pick in Illinois for doing a corn maze and a pumpkin patch in one trip, rated 4.9 out of 5, with Marlow's Pumpkin Patch, Country Kids Pumpkin Patch, Schaefer Pumpkin Patch and Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and whether the maze is open on a given day — plus what it costs alongside pumpkin picking — varies week to week through the season, so always confirm with the farm before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best corn maze and pumpkin patch in Illinois?
Based on rating and review volume, Pumpkin Blossom Hill ranks first among the farms we track in Illinois that run both, with a 4.9-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
How long should I budget to do both?
Plan on two to three hours for a comfortable visit. A mid-size corn maze runs 30-45 minutes on its own, picking a pumpkin adds another 30, and the rest goes to parking, the wagon ride out to the field, and the food stand on the way back. Larger farms with several attractions can easily fill half a day.
Is the corn maze included with pumpkin picking?
It depends on which pricing model the farm uses. Farms with free entry usually charge separately for the maze and sell pumpkins by weight or by the piece; farms with a flat gate admission typically bundle the maze in and sell pumpkins on the way out. Confirm with the farm directly — pricing isn't a field we track.
When in the season is the best time to go?
Late September through mid-October is the sweet spot: the maze is fully cut, the field is at its fullest, and you're ahead of the last-two-weekends-before-Halloween crowds. Weekday mornings in that window are the quietest time to do both without queueing.
Are these farms good for young kids?
Usually — farms that run both often cut a shorter, easier maze route for younger children alongside the full-length one, and the pumpkin field itself works at any age. Check the feature tags on each listing above for things like a petting zoo or play area, and ask at the gate about the shorter maze route if you're bringing toddlers.