Welcome to the Fall Festival at Sonny Acres Farm!

Join us at Sonny Acres Farm for our annual Fall Festival, running from September 14th to October 30th. Experience the magic of autumn with a wide range of family-friendly activities, delicious seasonal treats, and exciting attractions. Our farm has been a beloved tradition in West Chicago, IL, since 1883, and we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you.

Things To Do

Join us for a day of pumpkin picking and hayrides. Create cherished memories with your loved ones at our pumpkin patch, which has been a favorite for generations. Did you know our pumpkin patch offers a variety of pumpkins perfect for carving, decorating, and baking? Explore more

• Pumpkins: Find the perfect pumpkin for your autumn celebrations.
• Daytime Hayrides: Enjoy a scenic hayride through the picturesque fall landscape.
• Sonny Express Train: Delight in a ride on the Sonny Express Train, a hit with kids and adults alike.
• Wacky Worm Roller Coaster: Feel the thrill on the Wacky Worm Roller Coaster.
• Farm Fresh Store: Discover seasonal produce, jams, jellies, sauces, honey, fall decorations, and unique Halloween essentials.
• Our Kitchen Outdoor Grill: Treat yourself to delicious food options that we all love, mouth watering Italian beef, hot dogs, burgers, brats, corn dogs, fresh salads and much more.
• Food Stands: Including locally grown roasted corn on the cob and a wide range of great food.
• Sweet Shop: Indulge in handcrafted candies, taffy apples. and our famous apple cider doughnuts.
• Kids’ Activities: Engage in a variety of activities, from jumping on a giant pillow, sliding down our giant slide, riding to a wide selection of amusements and attractions, to exploring our fabulous petting zoo.
• Haunted Attractions: Experience the thrill of our Sonny Acres Farm Nighttime Festival Featuring: Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn and Wicked Hallows Haunted Hayride, opening September 27th, Friday/Saturday/Sunday evenings, runs through October 27th. Tickets and Details.

Local Google Guide Five-Star Reviews:

“Love Sonny Acres, known for their awesome fall fest…so much for the kids to do, you’re guaranteed a day of smiles and laughter. Most recently celebrated my daughter’s birthday here and all the kids had the best time. It was super easy to plan and they were very accommodating, not to mention delish food for kids and adults. 100% recommend!”

“The staff there is so friendly and helpful! My daughter had a blast! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a pumpkin patch with lots to do!!”

“Such a great time! Wonderful decorations and the haunted hayride was the best part!!!”

“The first farm I have been to that’s not a tourist trap. Reasonably priced and has tons of things to do for the kids. Great Halloween decor as well.”

“The place is cute and fun. We went for my friend’s kid’s birthday party, the food was good, it was fun and good to refresh our mind from the city.”

General Information:

• Location: Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago, IL
• Dates: September 14th to October 30th (closed Halloween).
• Hours: click for hours
• Admission to the farm: Free (amusements/attractions/haunted experiences and hayrides are paid activities)
• Parking: Free
• Website: Sonny Acres Farm

Highlights of the Fall Festival:

• Pumpkins: Explore and pick the perfect pumpkin for your autumn decorations.
• Hayrides: Enjoy scenic daytime hayrides that showcase the beauty of fall.
• Haunted Attractions: Experience the thrill of our Sonny Acres Farm Nighttime Festival Featuring: Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn and Wicked Hallows Haunted Hayride, opening September 27th, Friday/Saturday/Sunday evenings, runs through October 27th. Tickets and Details.
• Family Activities: From rides to petting zoos, there’s something for everyone.
• Food and Treats: Indulge in seasonal delights at our Farm Fresh Store and Sweet Shop.

Visitor Information:

• Farm Fresh Store: Stop in and shop!
• Our Kitchen Outdoor Grill: See menu
• Sweet Shop: Treat yourself!
• Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn and Wicked Hallows Haunted Hayride Tickets: Get tickets
• Full Fall Festival Details: Learn more