Pumpkins ripe for the picking

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 prices and location specifics.

Saturday 6
11am–3pm
• Horner Park, 2741 W Montrose Ave at California Ave (773-478-3499)
• Nichols Park, 1355 E 53rd St at Kenwood Ave (312-747-2703)

October 13
10am–1pm
• Skinner Park, 1331 W Adams St between Throop and Loomis Sts (312-746-5560)

11am–3pm
• Hale Park, 6258 W 62nd St at Merrimac Ave (773-229-1032)
• McKinley Park, 2210 W Pershing Rd between Damen Ave and Western Blvd (312-747-6527)
•Portage Park, 4100 N Long Ave at Belle Plaine Ave (773-685-7235)

October 20
11am–2pm
• Kenwood Community Park,
1330 E 50th St at Dorchester Ave (312-747-6286)

11am–3pm
• Humboldt Park, 1400 N Sacramento Ave at Division St (312-742-7549)
• Mount Greenwood Park, 3724 W 111th St at Central Park Ave (312-747-6564)
•Oz Park, 2021 N Burling St between Dickens and Webster Aves (312-742-7898)

October 21
Noon–4pm
•Bessemer Park, 8930 S Muskegon Ave at 89th St (312-747-6023)

October 27
10am–2pm
• Dvorak Park, 1119 W Cullerton St between Carpenter and May Sts (312-746-5083)