Goebbert's Farm and Garden Center in South Barrington features this monstrous pumpkin-eating dinosaur at the Animal Land & Little Farmer’s Play Yard. Daily Herald File Photo

If you’re in search of the perfect pumpkin (or pumpkins — why stop at just one?), you’re in for a treat at these suburban pumpkin patches, which offer way more than just pumpkin picking. Pig racing, haunted houses, straw mazes anyone? Set aside some time, a day even, to fully enjoy all that these family-friendly farms have to offer.

Before heading out, check the websites for up-to-date hours and admission prices.

Pick out your favorite pumpkin at Marmion Abbey Farms Pumpkin Daze now through Oct. 26. Daily Herald File

Abbey Farms

2855 Hart Road, Aurora, (630) 966-7775, abbeyfarms.org

The 40-acre pumpkin farm wa

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