Pumpkin Patch & Apple Picking Family Outing Cost Calculator
This estimates admission/entry cost only, based on real 2026 Chicago-area pricing we researched (roughly $7-$45+ per person depending on the farm). Most farms charge extra by weight or per item for the apples or pumpkins you actually pick -- and every farm sets its own prices, so treat this as a ballpark, not a quote. This tool runs entirely in your browser; nothing is saved or sent anywhere.
Estimate the total cost of a family pumpkin patch and/or apple picking trip based on party size, weekday vs. weekend, and a rough regional price tier -- because exact per-farm pricing varies wildly (from about $7 to $45+ per person) and changes every season.
How it works
- Pick which activities you're doing (apple picking, pumpkin patch, or both)
- Set your party size, whether you're going on a weekday or weekend, and a rough price tier for your area (low/mid/high)
- See an estimated total and per-person cost -- treat it as a ballpark, since exact prices vary by farm and change often
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't this use exact prices for my city?
Prices vary enormously even within the same metro area -- we found admission ranging from about $7 to over $20 per person at different farms in the same region, before any per-pound picking cost. A single number for 'your city' would be more misleading than a clearly-labeled estimate range.
Does this include the cost of the apples or pumpkins I pick?
This estimates admission/entry cost only. Most farms charge separately by weight or per item for what you actually pick -- budget extra for that on top of this estimate.
What counts as 'low', 'mid', and 'high' price tier?
These are rough regional tiers based on real 2026 pricing we found for Chicago-area farms (roughly $12-45+ per person depending on the farm) -- pick whichever feels closest to what farms near you charge, or check a farm's own site to be sure.
Why does weekend cost more than weekday?
Many farms charge higher admission on weekends and holidays than on weekdays -- for example, one Chicago-area orchard charges $11.99 on weekdays versus $14.99 on weekends for apple picking.
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Update history
- 2026-10-03 Added links to related tools.
- 2026-09-29 Launched: estimates total cost of a pumpkin patch/apple picking family outing from party size, weekday/weekend, and a low/mid/high regional price tier grounded in real 2026 Chicago-area pricing.