Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch
Bolingbrook, IL · about 27 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🐐 Farm animals
- Phone
- (630) 759-8711
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Will County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.5 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 0.6 mi
- Gas station Exxon 0.6 mi
- EV charger 1.4 mi
- 233 places to eat within 5 mi Pizza Hut, Burger King, Taco Dále
Farmers markets nearby
- Bolingbrook Farmers' Market Bolingbrook · 3.1 mi
- Naper Settlement Farmers Market Naperville · 5.1 mi
- 95th St. Farmers Market Naperville · 5.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Lazy Squirrel Acres 2.3 mi
- Green Earth Harvest 2.4 mi
- Three Plaid Farmers 10.9 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 49°F, lows around 32°F, about 2.7 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 20
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 22
- ☀️ Frost-free season184 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Romeoville Wfo, IL station (7.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Will County
Will County had 780 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 74 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 63 acres of pumpkins
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch
Is Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (630) 759-8711 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch?
The listing gives the address as 710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Johansen Farms Children's Zoo and Pumpkin Patch?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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