Pumpkin picking day trips from Milwaukee
24 pumpkin patches are within about 110 miles of downtown Milwaukee in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 15 miles away. Near Milwaukee the season usually runs late September through October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known pumpkin patches near Milwaukee
- SunBerry Orchard's Farm & MarketSeason: Sep-Oct
- County Line OrchardSeason: Seasonal - late August through October
- Royal Oak Farm OrchardSeason: Aug-Nov
- All Seasons OrchardSeason: Sep-Oct
- Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin FarmSeason: Mid-June through October
...and 19 more pumpkin patches within a day trip of Milwaukee - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
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Planning tips
- Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
- Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
- Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go pumpkin picking near Milwaukee?
FarmScout lists 24 pumpkin patches within about 110 miles of downtown Milwaukee. Well-known ones include SunBerry Orchard's Farm & Market in Mundelein, County Line Orchard in Hobart, Royal Oak Farm Orchard in Harvard.
When is pumpkin picking season near Milwaukee?
Near Milwaukee, the season usually runs late September through October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from Milwaukee?
The closest pumpkin patch in FarmScout is about 15 miles from downtown Milwaukee in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

