Get in the Fall Spirit at These Pumpkin Patches Near Marion, IL

At Ike Honda, we’re big fans of the fall. The cooler temperatures and gorgeous colors are a great change of pace, and the area around Marion is full of seasonal celebrations. Pumpkins are an integral part of fall festivities, being used for everything from delicious pies to jack o’ lanterns. Many people celebrate the coming of fall and Halloween by selecting pumpkins at a local patch.

In Marion, there are a number of great local pumpkin patches where you can pick up your seasonal produce and celebrate the season. These patches also offer a variety of activities and are a great, family-friendly way to spend a weekend. Keep reading to learn about three of the best pumpkin patches in and around Marion, Illinois, that you should visit this fall.

Breezy Hill Farm

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Location: 14421 Four Mile Lane, Benton, IL 62812

Phone number: 618-937-2884

Breezy Hill Farm is a fantastic local agricultural business that opened in 2009. Before the farm opened, the owners sold pumpkins and straw to the neighbors out of their front yard. Over the years, Breezy Hill Farm has grown into a thriving local business that offers a range of seasonal produce and decorations during the months of September and October. The farm currently offers gourds, pumpkins, straw, turnips, Indian corn, broom corn and mums (chrysanthemums).

During the fall, the farm features a wide range of activities designed to provide fun for kids of all ages. One of the biggest attractions is the play barn. This rustic playground has a huge corn pit with a bridge and slides and a special designated area for toddlers three and under. This section has its own corn pit and short slide so that little ones can play safely. Another favorite is the petting zoo, featuring many critters, including goats, llamas, and ponies.

There’s nothing that makes us think of fall more than a corn maze, and the Breezy Hill Farm has a great one, designed to be fun and easy for kids of all ages. Hayrides are another classic fall attraction that you can enjoy at the farm. Aside from the activities mentioned above, Breezy Hill Farm also offers duck races, a fence maze, a tricycle track, gem stone mining, and scenes for photos. There’s so much for the kids to do at Breezy Hill that you might even have to go more than once this fall.

Breezy Hill Farm opened Sept. 17 and will keep its fall activities going until Oct. 30. It will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is $10 for kids and $2 for adults and kids over 13. If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate the coming of fall with your whole family, swing by the Breezy Hill Farm.

Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch

Location: 15020 Pumpkin Patch Road, Johnston City, IL 62952

Phone number: 618-983-8676

Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch is another great fall destination that offers fun activities for the entire family. As you might imagine, the centerpiece of the venue is its massive selection of pumpkins and gourds, making it a great place to pick up some produce for carving or cooking. Bandy’s also offers a fantastic corn maze suitable for kids of all ages and even offers accessible hay rides with ADA-compliant ramps. This makes it a great place for kids of all abilities.

Aside from these classic fall activities, Bandy’s Pumpkin patch features a country store, a concession stand, and backdrops for photos. The country store offers a range of Halloween-themed gifts and seasonal treats like apple and pumpkin butter. If you want, you can even roast your own hot dogs at one of the fire pits. The concession stand is perfect if you plan to spend the day at the patch and offers everything from popcorn and chips to cheeseburgers and pizza. It also offers cold and hot beverages and desserts.

Bandy’s fall 2022 season kicked off Sept. 17 and will end on Oct. 31. During that period, it will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. On Sunday, Oct. 9, and Halloween, the farm will also stay open until 10 p.m.

Entrance to the pumpkin patch itself is free, and each activity is individually priced. This makes it a great, inexpensive activity for families who want to spend a few hours having fun and for shoppers who just need some pumpkins for their kitchen. Bandy’s is also available for private parties, not just during the fall, but in the spring and summer too.

The Patch

Location: 14656 Pittsburg Road, Marion, IL 62959

Phone number: 440-376-0160

The last contender on our list is Marion’s own The Patch. This local fall attraction has been open since 2015 and provides all the classic fall fun you would expect from a pumpkin patch. Visitors can pick their own pumpkins and can choose between a wide range of colors and sizes. The Patch also features one of the best corn mazes in the area, with a new theme chosen every year. For 2022, the farm unveiled a spectacular aerial photo of the corn maze that shows the headless horseman on his terrifying moonlight ride.

This season, The patch will be open on weekends. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Make sure to follow The patch on Facebook for information on early openings and special fall activities for the whole family. Even when the fall is over The Patch is a great place to get your Christmas trees.

That’s a quick overview of some of the best pumpkin patches near Marion. We hope you’ll visit one or two of them and experience the joys of fall. Although the patches we mentioned are some of our favorites, there are many other spots that you can visit. If you live in the area and have a favorite pumpkin patch that we forgot to mention, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us and we’ll see if we can include it. Enjoy Halloween and remember to keep Ike Honda in mind for all of your automotive needs year-round.