Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up — Chicago 2026
🎃 Goose Island, Chicago · Mid-September – Halloween 2026 · Weekends + select weekdays
Pumpkin PatchAll AgesFrom $22
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Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up is the biggest urban pumpkin patch in Chicago, IL — a full-season fall carnival on Goose Island packed with the city’s biggest corn maze, 10,000+ pumpkins, axe throwing lanes, carnival midway games, food trucks, full bars and endless Instagrammable photo ops. Open from mid-September through Halloween with day sessions for families and night sessions with adult bars for a 21+ crowd. Kids 4 and under enter free.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: 265 W Le Moyne St, Chicago, IL 60610 (Goose Island neighborhood)
📅 Dates: Mid-September through October 31, 2026
🕐 Hours: Varies by day; typically 11 AM – 10 PM on weekends
🎫 Price: From $22 online; kids 4 and under free
👶 Ages: All ages during day; select night sessions are 21+
🚗 Parking: Limited on-site paid parking; street parking around Goose Island
🚆 Public Transit: CTA Red Line to Chicago/State + short walk, or Brown Line to Chicago
⏱ Plan for: 2–4 hours depending on activities
🏢 Organizer: Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Family-Friendliness: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 5/5 during day, adult-only at select night sessions
Scare Level: 🎃 1/5 — festive not frightening
Photo-Worthiness: 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 5/5 — the most Instagrammable Halloween spot in Chicago
Budget: $$ — $22 base, add-ons (axe throwing, food, drinks, pumpkins) extra
Best for: families with young kids, date nights, group outings, photographers
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Book weekday sessions to skip crowds — Saturdays and Sundays after 11 AM get packed. Weekday afternoons and evenings are much calmer.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — walk-up tickets cost more when available, and peak weekends sell out.
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — the corn maze and pumpkin field are on hard-packed dirt and gravel.
🎃 Pumpkins are extra — the pumpkin patch itself is included with entry but taking pumpkins home costs additional.
🎃 Check adult night session dates — 21+ nights change weekly; check the calendar before booking a couples date night.
Always check the official Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up website (jackspumpkinpopup.com) for current dates, tickets, age policies and weather closures before attending. Find Halloween Near Me is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up cost?
General admission starts at $22 online; kids 4 and under are free. Add-ons like axe throwing, food, drinks and pumpkins are priced separately.
Where is Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up located?
265 W Le Moyne Street on Goose Island in Chicago, just north of downtown. About 10 minutes from the Loop by rideshare and walkable from the CTA Red Line’s Chicago/State stop.
Is Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up family-friendly?
Yes during the day — it’s designed for families with kids of all ages. Select evening sessions are 21+ only for adult date nights with the on-site bars.
Can I take pumpkins home from Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up?
Yes — the pumpkin patch has 10,000+ pumpkins for sale, priced separately from entry. Prices vary by size.