Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm)

Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm

Visitors can explore an educational corn maze featuring a themed game, take guided hayrides around the fields to learn about crops and farming, and interact with farm animals such as goats, donkeys, and alpacas. A wide selection of pre-picked pumpkins, gourds, and fall mums are available to browse, alongside pumpkin carving supplies in the gift shop. Guests can also enjoy seasonal concession treats like fresh pumpkin donuts, kettle corn, caramel apples, and hot apple cider.

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When

Tickets

Weekend general admission: adults $14; children ages 3–12 $12; ages 2 and under free, with one child age 2 and under free per paid admission. Weekend admission includes a hayride, corn maze, and animal area; feeding animals costs extra. Shopping only is free. On weekdays (Monday–Friday, excluding Columbus Day), farm admission is free and individual activities cost extra: maze $8 adults, $6 children ages 3–12, ages 2 and under free (one free child age 2 and under per paid admission); hayride $5 per person, ages 2 and under free. Pumpkins range from $1 to $50+, priced by size.

Hours

Monday–Wednesday closed; Thursday 1:00 pm–8:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am–8:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday 10:00 am–7:00 pm; Columbus Day, 10/12/2026, 10:00 am–7:00 pm. These are listed under “This Week's Farm Hours.”.

Food & Drink

Concessions offer pumpkin donuts, popcorn and kettle corn, caramel apples, cookies, candy, hot chocolate, and hot or cold apple cider.

Going?

Location

13236 W. Townline Rd., Waukegan, IL 60087 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Educational and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Three-hour time slot tickets are required for all guests aged 3 and up on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day.
  • Complimentary pumpkin wagons are provided to help transport heavy pumpkins and decorations to your vehicle.
  • Bring quarters if you want to use the chicken feeder, or purchase cups of feed for the larger farm animals.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Three-hour time-slot tickets are required for guests aged 3 and up on Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day.
  • Columbus Day is included in the 2026 fall season.
  • The farm announces new hours for the 2026 season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can visitors pick pumpkins off the vine?

All pumpkins are pre-picked and arranged in priced rows by size for shopping convenience.

What animals can be seen at the petting zoo?

Visitors can see goats, donkeys, sheep, chickens, turkeys, and alpacas, and can scan on-site QR codes to watch educational videos about them.

Do children need adult supervision?

All children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

What happens during the hayride?

Hayrides include educational discussions about crops, pollination, and farming practices, as well as a game for younger riders.

What treats and refreshments are available at concessions?

Concessions include pumpkin donuts, popcorn, kettle corn, caramel apples, cookies, candy, cider slushees, hot chocolate, and apple cider.

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