Pumpkin picking 2009

Pumpkin patches are sprouting up at Chicago Park District locations throughout the city. You’ll also find petting zoos, hayrides, games, and fall-themed arts and crafts at many of the sites. Call individual parks or go to chicagoparkdistrict.com for location specifics.

OCTOBER

Saturday 3
11am­3pm
• Nichols Park, 1355 E 53rd St at Kenwood Ave (312-747-2703). Free.

Saturday 10
11am–3pm
• Hale Park, 6258 W 62nd St at Merrimac Ave (773-229-1032). Free.

Saturday 17
10am–1pm
• Skinner Park, 1331 W Adams St between Throop and Loomis Sts (312-746-5560). $5.
10am–2pm
• Humboldt Park, 1400 N Sacramento Ave at Division St (312-742-7549). Free.
10:30am–1:30pm
• Armour Square Park, 3309 S Shields Ave at 33rd St (312-747-6012). $12.
11am–4pm
• Athletic Field Park, 3546 W Addison St at Drake Ave (773-478-2889). Free.
11am–2pm
• Kenwood Community Park, 1330 E 50th St at Dorchester Ave (312-747-6286). $10.
11am–3pm
• Mt. Greenwood Park, 724 W 111th St at Central Park Ave (312-747-6564). Free.
• Horner Park, 2741 W Montrose Ave at California Ave (773-478-3499). Free

Sunday 18
11am–4pm
• Athletic Field Park, 3546 W Addison St at N Drake Ave (773-478-2889). Free.
11am–3pm
• Horner Park, 2741 W Montrose Ave at California Ave (773-478-3499). Free.
• Bessemer Park, 8930 S Muskegon Ave at 89th St (312-747-6023). Free.

Saturday 24
10am–2pm
• Dvorak Park, 119 W Cullerton St between Carpenter and May Sts (312-746-5083). Free.
11am–2pm
• Archer Park, 4901 S Kilbourn Ave at 49th St (773-284-7029). $10.