Flower farm · Pumpkin patch
Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm
U-pick flowers and pumpkins in Minooka, Illinois
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Enjoy over 5 acres of sunflowers, zinnias and other flowers to take photos, cut your own flowers to take home and enjoy the other activities on the farm!”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/sunflower-harvest, checked October 6, 2026
“Sunflower & Flower U-Pick & Mum sales begins 9/5/2026”
“U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (walking path, pumpkins purchased separately)”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Since this event is based on when the sunflower patch blooms, opening day may vary.”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/sunflower-harvest, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Pumpkin Farm Open 7 days a week starting September 13th through October 31st”
“Hay Rides to Pumpkin Patch on Weekends, also Fridays in October & Columbus Day.”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
“*Please note, the pumpkin patch will not be open until 9/19/2026 and beyond.”
“*Hayrides to the pumpkin patch will not begin until 9/19/2026.”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/sunflower-harvest, checked October 6, 2026
“Then explore all the ways to play: from multiple playgrounds to hayrides out to our 25-acre U-Pick pumpkin patch, plus a sprawling corn maze and our haunted corn maze for those who like a little thrill.”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Hours: 10:00am-6:30pm (closing at 2:30PM on Oct 31st)”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
“Weekends and Columbus Day ONLY Hours: 10:00am-6:30pm”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Weekday Admission $9/Person”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
“$6.00 per person”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
“$25 per person”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
“Daily Pass: $12”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/sunflower-harvest, checked October 6, 2026
“$3 for 1 additional sunflower”
“$12 for 6 additional sunflowers”
“$16 for 6 additional sunflowers & bucket”
“$8 for decorative bucket”
“$18 for 12 additional sunflowers”
“$16 Mason Jar (all the flowers that you can fit in the jar too!”
“$24 Flower Bucket (all the flowers that you can fit in the bucket too!”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/sunflower-harvest, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We accept all major credit cards!”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Admission required for access to playgrounds, hay ride, pumpkin patch and mazes”
“Haunted Corn Maze (No flashlight s allowed!”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com/hours-and-tickets, checked October 6, 2026
“Our menu features locally sourced pork and beef burgers, fresh-baked pumpkin cookies, and warm apple cider donuts.”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Group tours include a hayride, corn maze, bean maze, corn box, castle playground, straw pile, and farm animals.”
Source: heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Flowers
- Pumpkins · Sep–Oct
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | September–October“September 13th through October 31st” | – |
Typical Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–November. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 4853 US Hwy 52, Minooka, IL 60447Kendall County
Besides picking
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
- Playground
- School tours
Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm: questions
Does Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Admission is required to access all mazes, playgrounds, hayrides & u-pick pumpkin patch."
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm?
September–October, in the farm's words "September 13th through October 31st", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.