What Chicago Pumpkin Patches Cost in 2026: Every Admission Price Compared
Admission at Chicagoland pumpkin farms runs from free to $38 a head in 2026, and the same farm can cost you $10 more per person depending on which day you turn up. For a family of four that is a $40 swing on an identical visit. This guide lays out every published price at all six farms, what each ticket actually includes, and the four reliable ways to pay less.
Every Chicagoland pumpkin farm price, side by side
These are the published 2026 admission ranges. The low end is almost always a weekday and the high end a peak weekend or holiday.
| Farm | Admission | What the ticket covers | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago | Free entry; wristbands $15 - $30 | Grounds free; pay only for rides and attractions you choose | Free, paved |
| Abbey Farms, Aurora | $16.00 - $22.00 | All Day Farm Park Pass - 40-acre park, 12-acre maze, zip lines | Free, grass lots |
| Goebbert's Farm, South Barrington | $18.00 - $25.00 | Animal Land, giraffe feeding, haunted barn, corn maze, magic show | Free, paved and grass |
| Siegel's Cottonwood Farm, Lockport | $19.95 - $24.95 | 35+ attractions incl. 15-acre maze and Zombie Paintball | Free |
| Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm, Homer Glen | $19.99 - $29.99 | All 14 mechanical rides, pig races, tractor rides, petting zoo | Free, with tractor shuttle |
| Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up, Goose Island | $22.00 - $38.00 | Timed entry to the lit maze, pumpkin walls and photo installations | Limited paid street/lot |
The weekday discount is the biggest lever you have
Bengtson's publishes its tiers in full, and they show exactly how much day of the week is worth. A Value Weekday ticket, Monday to Thursday, is $19.99 and covers unlimited access to all 14 mechanical rides and attractions. Friday is $24.99 and adds the live pig races and farm shows. A peak weekend ticket - Saturday, Sunday or Columbus Day - is $29.99.
That is a $10 per person gap for the same farm. A family of four visiting on a Tuesday instead of a Saturday keeps $40. Children under 24 months are free and need no ticket at all.
| Ticket tier | Price | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Value Weekday (Mon-Thu) | $19.99 | Unlimited access to all 14 mechanical rides and attractions |
| Standard Friday | $24.99 | Full festival experience, live pig races and farm shows |
| Peak Weekend (Sat-Sun & Columbus Day) | $29.99 | Peak season entertainment, craft food village, all-inclusive rides |
| Children under 2 | FREE | No ticket required for infants under 24 months |
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Four reliable ways to pay less
- Go Monday to Thursday. At Bengtson's that is $19.99 instead of $29.99 - $40 saved for a family of four, for an identical visit with shorter queues.
- Buy online in advance at Siegel's. Booking 24 or more hours ahead saves $5 per ticket against the gate price.
- Skip the ticket entirely where you can. Goebbert's lets you visit the farm market and buy pumpkins and bakery items without a festival ticket, and Sonny Acres' grounds are free to enter.
- Do not buy tickets for under-2s. Children under 24 months are free at farms including Bengtson's and Goebbert's.
Costs the admission price does not cover
Admission at these farms buys attractions, not produce. Pumpkins themselves are priced separately at every farm on this list, as is food. Budget for apple cider donuts - all six farms make them, and they are the single most reliable purchase anyone makes on the way out.
Parking is the one cost you can largely ignore in the suburbs: Bengtson's, Goebbert's, Sonny Acres, Abbey Farms and Siegel's all provide free parking, and Bengtson's runs a tractor shuttle from its lots. The exception is Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up on Goose Island, which has only limited paid street and lot parking - take the CTA Blue Line to Division or a rideshare instead and treat that as part of the ticket price.
Is the most expensive ticket worth it?
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up is the priciest at $22 to $38 with mandatory timed entry, and it is the only one on this list that is not a farm. What you are paying for is location and atmosphere - a 2-acre illuminated corn maze, 10,000+ pumpkin display walls, cocktail bars, fire pits and axe throwing, 3 miles from the Loop, open until 11:00 PM on weekends. For a city dweller without a car, that compares favourably against a 40-minute drive each way. For a family with young kids, Bengtson's peak weekend ticket at $29.99 buys far more to actually do.
Essential Checklist & Pro-Tips
- Weekday visits save $10 per person at Bengtson's - $40 for a family of four.
- Siegel's online booking 24+ hours ahead saves $5 per ticket.
- Under-2s are free at Bengtson's and Goebbert's - do not buy them a ticket.
- Goebbert's farm market and Sonny Acres' grounds are accessible without any ticket.
- Pumpkins and food are extra everywhere; admission covers attractions only.
- Parking is free at all five suburban farms; only Goose Island charges.
- Columbus Day, October 12, is billed at peak weekend rates despite being a Monday.
Guide FAQs
Essential facts, ticket details, and seasonal planning questions answered for Fall 2026.
2026 admission ranges from free to $38 per person. Sonny Acres Farm has free grounds entry with wristbands from $15 to $30. Abbey Farms is $16 to $22, Goebbert's $18 to $25, Siegel's $19.95 to $24.95, Bengtson's $19.99 to $29.99, and Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up $22 to $38.