Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington
Pumpkin patch · South Barrington · Illinois
A 40-acre fall destination northwest of Chicago where the fields fill with pig races, corn mazes, wagon rides, an Animal Land petting barn and giraffe feeding. Its mascot is a fiberglass pumpkin-eating dinosaur, and an 18-foot 'Happy Jack' pumpkin silo marks the entrance.
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Plan your visit
Daily 9AM-6PM; farm market stays open Nov 2-25 after fall activities end
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 14–October 18
Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 7
Sampled at Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington’s own coordinates and elevation (258 m) rather than a regional average.
Illinois is sampled at 27 weather points, then moved 2 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Illinois is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington
You get about 17 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 25. Against Illinois overall, that is 7 days earlier.
It is roughly 30 mi out of Chicago. Milwaukee is about 68 mi out.
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Frequently asked
- When is Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 5 – Nov 1. Daily 9AM-6PM; farm market stays open Nov 2-25 after fall activities end. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 14–October 18 (best estimate October 16). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 7.
- How do I get to Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington?
- Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington is in South Barrington. The closest city is Chicago, about 30 mi away. It's part of Illinois's fall lineup.
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