Fall Festival at Sonny Acres Farm 2026
September 19–October 30, 2026
Welcome to the annual Fall Festival at Sonny Acres Farm!
Since 1883, our family farm in West Chicago, Illinois, has been a favorite place to celebrate autumn. From pumpkins and hayrides to festive food and family fun, we have everything you need to make this season unforgettable.
Things to Do
Pumpkins
Choose from pumpkins spread across the farm—perfect for carving, decorating or baking.
Daytime Hayrides
Take in the colors of autumn on a scenic hayride through the farm.
Sonny Express Train
Climb aboard a family favorite that delights children and adults alike.
Wacky Worm Roller Coaster
Enjoy a kid-friendly thrill ride sized just right for family fun.
Farm Fresh Store
Shop seasonal produce, jams, jellies, sauces, honey, fall décor and Halloween essentials.
Our Kitchen Outdoor Grill
Dig into Italian beef, burgers, brats, hot dogs, salads and more.
Food Stands
Savor roasted sweet corn and a wide variety of festival favorites.
Sweet Shop
Treat yourself to taffy apples, handmade candies and our famous apple cider doughnuts.
Kids’ Activities and Amusements
Bounce on the giant jumping pillow, race down the giant slide, enjoy amusement rides and meet friendly animals in our interactive zoo.
Haunted Attractions
The nighttime scares begin Friday, October 2, with two terrifying new haunted experiences:
- Circus of Horrors Haunted Hayride
- Scarecrows vs. Zombie Cowboys Haunted Barn
The haunted attractions operate on select nights from October 2–30, 2026:
October 2–4
October 9–11
October 16–18
October 22–25
October 29–30
Haunted experiences begin at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are strongly recommended because dates may sell out.
Visitor Favorites
“So much for the kids to do, guaranteed smiles and laughter.”
“Reasonably priced and tons of fun. The kids loved the daytime hayride!”
“The haunted hayride was the best part!”
General Information
Location: Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago, Illinois
Address: 29W310 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185
Festival Dates: September 19–October 30, 2026
Hours: View current Sonny Acres Farm hours
Admission: Free entry; rides, activities and haunted attractions are ticketed
Parking: Free
Website: Sonny Acres Farm
Highlights
- Pumpkins: Find the perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating or baking.
- Hayrides: Enjoy scenic daytime rides through the farm.
- Family Fun: Discover rides, games, children’s activities and friendly farm animals.
- Food and Treats: Enjoy seasonal flavors from the Farm Fresh Store, outdoor grill, food stands and Sweet Shop.
- Haunted Nights: Brave the Circus of Horrors Haunted Hayride and Scarecrows vs. Zombie Cowboys Haunted Barn on select nights from October 2–30.
