21 Best Places for Apple Picking Near Chicago

The Garwood family has been farming the same land for over 180 years. Through six generations, they've maintained a focus on farming, family and community. They offer over 20 different varieties of apples throughout the season!

Radke Orchard is family-owned and operated since 1894. Their mission is to provide an authentic orchard experience for parents and kids. Pets are welcome and parking is free. They have over 15 varieties of apples! Bring your own container or purchase one from them.

Spending a day at County Line Orchard is one of the best family activities around. They have over 20 varieties of apples! Come out and make lasting memories with your children hunting for the “perfect” apple, getting lost in the corn maze, or visiting with some farm animals in the kids farm.

Erin P. said:  We love County Line Orchard! It does get BUSY though. Especially on the weekends, you should be prepared for heavy crowds but there are so many fun things to do here for kids! I've taken my little ones here every fall, and they love it!

Heinz Orchard is a small family owned orchard located in Chicago's Northern suburbs. It is especially important to check the site for crop availability, and reference their shorter than typical seasonal hours. Please be aware that as a small, family-run orchard they DO NOT offer hayrides, food/drink, corn mazes, etc. Instead, you'll enter a small quiet orchard that welcomes your family to pick in a beautiful setting.

Besides picking peaches, pears, and apples, guests can also stroll the picturesque rolling hills of the orchards and explore a breathtaking forest of 150-year-old oak trees! Farm park admission includes access to the Kids Korral Play Area including: Cool Cow Maze, Little Red Straw Barn, Corn Palace Corn Box, Corn Maze, Straw Mountain, Amish Built Train, Rainbow Play Structure, and more.

Keller's Farmstand offers u-pick apples and pumpkins. Join them on Saturdays and Sundays for their Fall Festivities, which include an 8-acre corn maze, 2 tranquility labyrinths, adult and kid pedal vehicles on paved tracks, farm animals and so much more!

Stade Farm is a popular pick-your-own destination, including both pumpkins and apples. Visit on a weekend in September or October to pick your own, and to enjoy their annual “Shades of Autumn” family festival, featuring 40+ farm-related attractions, pumpkin picking, special events, great food, and lots of family-orientated fun.

Homestead Orchard has over 20 different varieties of apples. They also have pears and honey made from their own hives, along with an 1880's horse barn filled with antiques and homemade treats.

Head to Kuipers Family Farm to pick your own apples or pumpkins. They also have pig races, a jumping pillow, a tree-top tube slide, a corn maze, and more!

Erika Roh... said:  We always look forward to our annual visit here! Best apple cider donuts ever!

All Seasons Orchard is one of the largest u-pick apple orchards in northern Illinois with more than 15,000 apple trees and two orchards. Their wagon ride will take you to one or both orchards, depending on the pick-your-own apple varieties that are available. They also have thousands of pumpkins to choose from whether you want to pick your own or grab an already-picked pumpkin from their pumpkin farm. The orchard also includes a corn maze, petting zoo, bunny village, giant swings, pedal karts, and more.

Alexandra F. said:  Our family loves coming to All Season's every year. The petting zoo, corn maze, zip line, bounce pillow, and many other kid-friendly activities are lots of fun, clean, and well-kept, and all of us enjoy the day out.  The apple-spiced donuts and cider are a particular treat!

Prairie Sky Orchard started when the Arndt family kids bought some pumpkin seeds with their allowance money and then sold the pumpkins on their family's front lawn. Today the orchard offers u-pick apples and pears. They also have a store that sells baked goods and an onsite Koffee Kiosk.

Lang's Orchard has been family owned since 1975. They have 13 varieties of apples. There is a country store to purchase fruit spreads, salsas and more.

Royal Oak Farm Orchard is a 120-acre U-Pick apple orchard. They also grow pumpkins, gourds, and squash. And they have the country's first apple tree maze, Amaze 'N Apples, where you can wander through 1.5 miles of trails with 9 varieties of apples.

Honey Hill Orchard offers u-pick pumpkins as well as apples. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo and get busy running/navigating though a straw maze and more. Don't forget to visit their bakery for some tasty treats!

Apple Barn is a scenic orchard located just North of Lake Geneva. They offer u-pick apples, pumpkins and strawberries. As an added bonus for parents, Apple Barn has fruit wines to sample and buy!