Gabriel Farm

A 14 acre organic family farm with pick your own apples for CSA members. CSA membership ($40) includes a case of Asian pears at the beginning of the membership year. Appointments are required for farm visits during the week, but members can pick and pay for as much as they want throughout the season (June […]

Currans Orchard

Open daily in fall for pick your own apples. More than ten varieties of apples are grown here including Gala, McIntosh, Honey crisp, Jonathan, Empire, Red Delicious and Granny Smith apples, and they are available for PYO from the beginning of September through late October. Enjoy apple cider, cider donuts, pie, and caramel apples. The […]

Edwards Orchard West

A Northwest Winnebago County orchard with apple and pumpkin picking. They offer 18 varieties of apples. Enjoy homemade apple cider, apple cider donuts, cider slushies and homemade caramel apples. Kids can also enjoy the petting farm, wagon slide, corn crib and play area, and they offer tractor rides into the orchard on the weekend. Located […]

Honey Hill Orchard

A family owned and operated pick your own orchard that started as a hobby in 1965. They have 25 different varieties of apples ripen every year, and open for the season in late August. The pumpkin patch opens in late September. Enjoy cider donuts, pumpkin donuts (last two weekends in October), oven pies and hand-dipped […]

Royal Oak Farm

Pick your own orchard with 17,000 apple trees and 30 different varieties located in Northern Illinois near the Wisconsin state line. U-pick apples and pumpkins at the east side of the orchard. They also have an apple tree maze, with 1.5 miles of trails. Bakery has fresh apple cider donuts and apple cider slushies. The […]

Heinz Orchard

A no-frills apple orchard in Lake County, located a little over 30 miles from downtown Chicago. It has been operating for more than fifty years. There is no admission fee and free parking. Purchase 1/2 peck or one peck bags before entering the orchard. Cash only.

All Seasons Apple Orchard

The McHenry County farm is run by James and Sue Hong, who purchased it in 1989 and planted the apple orchard. They have more than ten varities of apples and pears for picking in September and October. A 10 acre corn maze with 3 miles of paths and a lookout bridge features both a challenging […]

Jonamac Orchard

Apple picking starts Labor Day weekend on their 20 acre orchard. In total, they grow more than 40 varieties of apples available for picking or purchase in their store. Pumpkin patch opens in late September. The store and bakery offers local products as well as farm made fudge, apple cider, caramel apples, cider donuts, pies, […]

County Line Orchard

The closest u-pick apple orchard to downtown Chicago is actually located in Indiana. They have more than ten varieties for PYO. Fresh pressed cider available in 1/2 gallon and 1 gallon sizes. They also have a toddler play area and cut two maze designs into their corn every year. Apple spiced and pumpkin spiced donuts […]

Soons Orchard

Five acres of apple trees. They have dwarf apple trees to make picking easier for kids and adults. Apples are generally available from Labor Day until sometime after Columbus Day, depending on supply, demand and weather. Pumpkins are available beginning in mid-September – there is a hay wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch. Fresh […]