Pumpkin Blossom Hill, Red Bud IL

Location: 5483 State Rt 154, Red Bud, IL 62278

Website: https://www.pumpkinblossomhill.com/

This is a small family-owned pumpkin patch in Red Bud IL. There is no admission fee and they offer lots of fun for kids. They have a corn pit, slides, swings, a tractor playground, Thomas the Train, a yellow submarine, a four-car wooden train, and a corn maze. They sell kettle corn, some bottled drinks, ice cream bars, and have a cute shop. 

I think this patch is best suited for kids under 5. I don't think there's a whole lot here for older kids. 

Eckert's Farm, Belleville

Location: 951 S. Greenmount Rd., Belleville, IL 62220

Website: https://www.eckerts.com/

Eckert's changes throughout the year, depending on the season. They have 3 farm locations, and this farm is considered to be the main one. They also have Grafton and Millstadt which are seasonal and not open all year round. Their apple and pumpkin fests have an admission fee which gets you access to everything in the corral. 

The fun corral is a permanent fixture here and inside there are various activities, such as mini golf, sandbox, petting zoo, and pedal tractors. Most of the rides and extra activities are only operated on the weekends or during their many seasonal festivals.

Petting zoo

                              


                              

Pedal tractors

Sandbox

Mini Golf

Orchard

The Garden Gift Shop

The night we were here they were having a free outdoor concert with food trucks. They also have cooking classes, a restaurant, and lots of other special events throughout the year.  There is another orchard really close to Eckerts called Brauetigams and it is another great option. Plus they have the best apple cider donuts and slushies ever made!