The 6 Best Pumpkin Patches In The Midwest, Ranked By Reviews

Hello Halloween: October marks the beginning of spooky season and pumpkin patch fun. Regardless of your age, a visit to the pumpkin patch can bring a bit of fall magic into your life. There's joy in seeing the round orange squashes strewn across the landscape (and of course, picking the perfect one) and immersing yourself in other autumnal activities. In the Midwest, where foliage and fall adventures are abundant, you'll discover extraordinary and highly rated pumpkin patches. Islands has assembled a list with six of the best for your next memorable pumpkin patch outing. 

We've done our homework with Google reviews, Yelp rankings, and local travel guides. Ranging from Wisconsin to Ohio, our selections are situated near major cities, ensuring accessibility. Note that we have saved the best in the region for last (that is, we have ranked our selected pumpkin patches in ascending order, based on their Google ratings). 

Go ahead and round up your friends, family, and little ones: corn mazes and sweater weather awaits. Put simply, you can make the most out of the fall season at the 6 best pumpkin patches in the Midwest. 

Northville, nestled between Detroit and Lansing, is an underrated city with Michigan's best pumpkin patch: Three Cedars Farm. The site is dotted with classic red barns and is adorned with harvest-themed decor. This provides an idyllic backdrop for choosing the perfect pumpkin and enjoying a bite from the cider and donut hut. Featuring a 4.5 rating on Google, an overwhelming number of reviewers say that the sweet treats at Three Cedars Farm are exceptional. With a petting zoo and playground, others say that Three Cedars Farm is better suited for those with younger children. There is no charge for admission or parking.

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm is near Chicago – more specifically, Homer Glen, a village brimming with parks and laidback charm. This destination is famed for its Fall Fest, with unique offerings such as a giant corn box filled with kernels and a pumpkin chucker, plus an assortment of rides and vibrant foliage to boot. Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm has a 4.5 rating on Google, based on more than 6,000 reviews. Previous visitors recommend visiting on a weekday. Not only can you steer clear of the weekend rush, but you can also purchase discounted tickets, available online.

In 2025 and 2026, Schuster's Farm in Deerfield, Wisconsin, was named one of the best pumpkin patches in the country by USA TODAY 10BEST's Readers' Choice Awards. A few key attractions make Schuster's Farm, rated 4.6 stars on Google, stand out. Its Fall Festival includes pig racing, wagon rides, and a bakery with seasonal goodies, as well as a large corn maze. Likewise, the site is known for its Fall Nights, where visitors can experience Schuster's Haunted Forest for spooks and thrills. Conveniently, Schuster's Farm is only about 20 minutes away from Madison, Wisconsin's state capital.

Greenfield, a city situated 30 minutes away from Indianapolis, is home to Tuttle Orchards. Reviews on Yelp, where Tuttle Orchards has a 4.6 rating, highlight the sheer number of delightful activities there. The farm was even included in Yelp Elites' picks for the top pumpkin patch in every state in 2025, and also boasts a 4.7 rating on Google. Fall festivities typically run from late August until the end of October and feature everything from a corn maze to a play area for toddlers. Tuttle Orchards does not have an admission or parking fee.

Located about an hour away from Akron, Wooster, Ohio, is a picturesque small town with eclectic attractions. The 720-acre Ramseyer Farms is among its local treasures. Pumpkin patch aside, it offers intricate corn mazes, pedal cart rides for kiddos, and tug of war, among other activities. Ramseyer Farms features a 4.8 rating on Google, across more than 1,300 reviews. Tickets can be purchased online; keep in mind that this grants visitors access to the site's many attractions. However, if you are only looking to stop by the pumpkin patch, you do not need to pay for admission. 

LuceLine Orchard is a Minnesota destination set on the grounds of an early 20th-century homestead. On Google, it has a 4.8 rating, with over 1,600 reviews. Visitors of all ages can celebrate autumn at LuceLine Orchard by reaching new heights on the jumping pillow or munching on a caramel apple. Named the best apple orchard by Minnesota's Best Readers' Choice awards from The Minnesota Star Tribune, the 155-acre site features carnival games, weekly live music and more. Plus, it's dog-friendly. LuceLine Orchard can be found in the city of Watertown, less than an hour away from Minneapolis. Admission and parking are free.