Kuipers Family Farm: Start a Family Tradition

New Maize for 2009, plus it`s included with Pumpkin Farm Admission!

Kuipers Family Farm is a great place for family and friends to spend a beautiful day anytime from late August through December. Just 5 miles west of Route 47 in Maple Park, IL we offer over 230 acres of authentic farm settings. The best apple cider doughnuts and fruit pies in the area.

Apple Orchard

We grow over 20 varieties of apples at the Orchard. From the new, sweet and flavorful Honey Crisp variety just perfect to eat as a snack to the Granny Smith for baking into a scrumptious holiday dessert.

Pick Your Own Apples: Available Saturdays and Sundays ONLY

Apple Information Line (815) 827-5200 Ext. 1. Updated weekly, call this number to hear apple varieties currently available for purchase in the Orchard Shop and which varieties you`ll be able to pick yourself in the Orchard Saturday and Sunday.

Orchard Shop & Bakery

Stop by our Orchard Shop & Bakery (located at our Apple Orchard) for more seasonal decorations and take home our bakery`s famous apple cider doughnuts, home baked pies, caramel apples, cream & butter fudge, jellies, fresh pasteurized apple cider, and gourmet delights full of fall flavor!

Corn Maze

We’ve shaken things up this year! Our fourth annual corn maze has moved west and is now included with your paid admission to the Pumpkin Farm! New design, new location and a totally new MAiZE experience. Choose your themed passport and answer questions that will help guide you thru the 5 acre challenge. Take you cell phone and text for clues on which direction you need to turn. You’ll need all the help you can get to make it thru this one before the harvest begins. Also new for 2009: Corn Maize is included in your Pumpkin Farm admission!

OPEN: Sept 19 thru Oct 31; Tuesday through Friday 9 to 6; Saturdays & Sundays 10 to 6. Open Columbus Day!

Scarecrow Acres

Pick your favorite pumpkins right from the patch. Hundreds to choose from. Take a Pony Ride and feed Baby Animals. Giggle in a Cornstalk Tunnel, peddle in a Tractor Derby, get a chill in a Haunted Forest. Stroll through the Nature Walk and ride in the Johnny Popper Grain Train. Explore many corn and hay bale mazes!

Open September 19 - October 31 Pony Rides are available October weekends only.

Barn Store

Our Barn Store (located at the Pumpkin Farm) is full of seasonal decorations and crafts such as home-grown squash, pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, and cornstalks to make your home festive both inside and out!

Christmas Trees

Bring Home a U-cut or Pre-cut Christmas Tree from the farm. We include a complimentary shaking and baling of your tree while you warm up over a cup of hot, mulled cider and one of our famous apple cider doughnuts. Select from a variety of handmade Wreaths. Always fresh! Visit and feed Holly the Reindeer and her Barnyard Friends.

Shop for Holiday Gifts, Food and Decorations at our Store.

Visit Kuipers Family Farm for apple picking, pumpkin picking, Christmas tree cutting, country crafts, gourmet foods and fun farm activities for kids of all ages! Start a Family Tradition.

We have a party tent and party packages available for group rentals! Click here to view our packages and extras! Great for church groups, corporate family events, scout groups and more.

Hours:

September – October

Tuesday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm

Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 6 pm

November – December

Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm