Pick McHenry County for your Fall fun!

 

Apple Picking

The first sign of fall is apples in late August. McHenry County is home to acres and acres of apple farms filled with almost any variety of apple you can imagine. Whether you're looking for a great day out with the family, Instagram-able moments with your besties or a romantic day out with your special someone, apple picking is the perfect activity. 

All Seasons Orchard

  • 14510 IL. Rt. 176
  • (815) 338-5637

All Seasons Orchard has everything you need for a day of family fun with more than 30 different activities. Pick apples or pumpkins, explore the…

Stade's Farm & Market

  • 3709 Miller Rd.
  • (815) 675-6396

After years of studying, planning, planting, and pruning, Stade’s Farm & Market opened a beautiful pick-your-own apple orchard in Fall 2017…

Cody's Farm Market & Orchard

  • 19502 River Road
  • (815) 568-7976

Around the end of August and beginning of September a few of our early varieties of apples are available pre-picked at all our stands. Apples will…

Pumpkin Picking

Pumpkin picking is one of the most quintessential Autumn activities. From full adventure farms with activities all around, to mom and pop pumpkin stands, we have just the experience you're looking for. 

All Seasons Orchard

  • 14510 IL. Rt. 176
  • (815) 338-5637

All Seasons Orchard has everything you need for a day of family fun with more than 30 different activities. Pick apples or pumpkins, explore the…

Richardson Adventure Farm

  • 909 English Priarie Rd
  • (815) 675-9729

Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! There's lots to do for all ages -- slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, a carousel, wagon rides, pig…

Stade's Farm & Market

  • 3709 Miller Rd.
  • (815) 675-6396

At Stade’s, we grow many different varieties of pumpkins. Sizes range from one pound to 200 pounds; colors are classic dark orange, white, blue…

Tom's Farm Market

  • 10214 Algonquin Rd
  • (847) 669-3421

Straw Maze 6 Acre Corn Maze Climbing Spider Web Straw Mound Petting Zoo Pedal Tractor Track Climbing Tire Mound Duck Races Wallball Games Barrel…

Corn Mazes

There is no shortage of corn mazes in McHenry County. From the World's Largest to ones in every shape and size theres an adventure for all. 

Richardson Adventure Farm

  • 909 English Priarie Rd
  • (815) 675-9729

Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! There's lots to do for all ages -- slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, a carousel, wagon rides, pig…

Stade's Farm & Market

  • 3709 Miller Rd.
  • (815) 675-6396

Shades of Autumn 2023 is eight weekends of family fun Shades of Autumn” is the annual Fall Festival at Stade’s Farm & Market. Located in McHenry…

Tom's Farm Market

  • 10214 Algonquin Rd
  • (847) 669-3421

Straw Maze 6 Acre Corn Maze Climbing Spider Web Straw Mound Petting Zoo Pedal Tractor Track Climbing Tire Mound Duck Races Wallball Games Barrel…

Von Bergen's Country Market

  • 9805 Route 173
  • (815) 648-2332

Our farm market features a large variety of farm fresh family grown vegetables. Our sweet corn is picked fresh every morning when its the…

Fall Colors

Fall marks an exceptionally beautiful time of year in McHenry County as the natural scenery is painted with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. Grab a sweater and a pumpkin spice latte and head out!

Chain O'Lakes State Park

  • 8916 Wilmot Road
  • (847) 587-5512

Chain O'Lakes State Park is a 2793 acre Illinois state park at the inlet of the Fox River into the Chain O'Lakes in Lake and McHenry counties, in…

Coral Woods Conservation Area

  • 7400 Somerset
  • (815) 338-6223

Dominated by a core of century old red and white oaks, the environmental significance of Coral Woods is the protection of these diminishing oak…

Marengo Ridge Conservation Area

  • 2411 N. Route 23
  • (815) 338-6223

Marengo Ridge Conservation Area is one of McHenry County’s most popular and treasured areas. It contains over 818 acres of oak and hickory…

Volo Bog

  • 28478 W. Brandenburg Road
  • (815) 344-1294

If you're looking for a truly unique outdoor adventure, head for Volo Bog State Natural Area in Lake County in northeastern Illinois. The site…