Verified Fall 2026 SeasonSouth Barrington, IL (Cook County)4.7 (1890+ Google Reviews)

Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center

Home of the Famous Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur

Goebbert's Farm haunted barn and fall attractions
Fall Attractions & Haunted Barn
Goebbert's play village in South Barrington
Play Village & Family Yard
Animal enclosures and pens at Goebbert's Farm
Animal Enclosures & Barns
Carnival style displays and festival attractions at Goebbert's
Carnival Attractions & Displays
Admission gate and festival entrance at Goebbert's Farm
Admission Area & Ticketing
Operating DatesSeptember 12 – October 31, 2026
Admission Range$18.00 - $25.00 (Animal Land & Attractions)
Proximity42 mins (34 miles via I-90 W)
Apple Cider DonutsFresh Daily Onsite

About Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center

Goebbert's Farm in South Barrington is a landmark fall destination in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Iconic for its mechanical 20-foot pumpkin-eating dinosaur that munches and crushes real gourds every hour, the farm also features Animal Land (complete with giraffes, camels, and kangaroos), interactive magic shows, and an expansive farm market with award-winning apple cider doughnuts.

Best Suited ForKids ages 3-12 who love exotic animals, magic shows, and the iconic dinosaur spectacle.
Local Insider TipYou can visit the farm market and purchase pumpkins without buying a festival ticket if you only want gourds and bakery treats.

Verified Fall 2026 Ticket Pricing

Admission rates and package options for weekday, weekend, and holiday visits.

Ticket CategoryPriceIncludes / Notes
Weekday Admission$18.00Includes Animal Land, Pumpkin Dinosaur, Straw Maze, and Magic Show.
Weekend & Holiday$25.00Full festival attractions, camel rides (extra fee), and live shows.
Free AreaFREEGarden center, pumpkin yard, and farm market require no ticket.

Featured Rides & Attractions

Mechanical Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur
Animal Land & Giraffe Feeding
Haunted 10-Room Barn (Family Friendly)
Corn Stalk Maze
Pig Races & Illusion Magic Show
Tractor Wagon Hayrides
Apple Cider Doughnuts & Fresh Bakery

Location & Contact

Physical Address40 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010
Standard Fall HoursWeekdays: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMWeekends: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMColumbus Day: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Guest Amenities & Rules

  • Parking: Free dedicated paved and grass parking
  • Strollers: All-terrain strollers welcome
  • Cards / Apple Pay: Accepted at all stands
  • Pet Policy: Service animals only (no pets)

Top Photo-Op Backdrops

  • 📸 Pumpkin Dinosaur Jaws
  • 📸 Giant Pumpkin Pyramids
  • 📸 Giraffe Feeding Deck
  • 📸 Fall Corn Shock Wall
Objective Visitor Intelligence

Objective Visitor Experience: Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center

Direct quotes and unfiltered on-the-ground photos from verified low-rating Google Business Profile reviews, detailing real visitor perspectives on pricing, queues, and authentic farm atmosphere.

1★ Google Review • October 2024
Verified Visit

Exotic Animals Kept In Cramped Pens

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It could be a beautiful place. However, they have all these animals in TERRIBLE conditions. They have all these exotic animals in tiny pens. The camel couldn't even stand up properly in its small enclosure. It was heartbreaking to see.

C. Hernandez
Google Business Profile Review
Camel in small enclosed pen at Goebbert's Farm
📸 Unfiltered Visitor Photo
Animal enclosure conditions at Goebbert's Farm
Nathan Kane1★ Google Review
Carnival style attractions and crowded displays at Goebbert's
aginggenxer1★ Google Review
Entrance and admission gate at Goebbert's Farm
Jennifer1★ Google Review
Exotic animal display under tent canopy at Goebbert's Farm
Ravi N.1★ Google Review
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Local Answers

Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center FAQs

Essential facts, ticket details, and seasonal planning questions answered for Fall 2026.

Admission runs $18.00 to $25.00 for the 2026 fall festival, covering Animal Land, the giraffe feeding deck, the haunted barn, the corn maze, pig races and the illusion magic show. You can skip the ticket entirely if you only want the farm market and bakery.