About Kane Family Farms
Kane Family Farms is a family-run fall farm in the countryside around Ottawa in LaSalle County. Each autumn the family opens a corn maze and a long list of farm games, from a combine slide and grain bin corn pit to a climbing straw pyramid, barrel train rides and water pump duck races. There's also a shorter senior corn maze and a walking path for anyone who'd rather take it slow.
The 2026 season runs Thursdays through Sundays from September 17 to November 1, plus Columbus Day, 9 am to 6 pm. U-pick pumpkins, sunflowers and zinnias are offered when the weather cooperates, with the flowers and pumpkins priced separately. On flashlight nights, October 10 and 17 in 2026, you can bring a flashlight and walk the maze after dark, with last entry at 9 pm.
General admission is $12 for everyone 3 and older and covers all activities; a $36 season pass is also sold. New for 2026 are hammocks, miniature golf and a bigger covered hayrack ride that is wheelchair accessible. Feed for the petting zoo, donuts, the concession stand and the food truck cost extra. The farm also runs field trips, group events and farming education programs.
Nettle Creek Lavender Farm, west of Morris, is about 18 miles east, roughly a 25-minute drive. Pair the lavender with a summer trip and save Kane for a fall weekend.
What to do
- Walk the corn maze, or the shorter senior corn maze
- Pick your own pumpkins, sunflowers and zinnias (weather permitting)
- Ride the covered hayrack, new for 2026
- Slide down the combine slide and dig in the grain bin corn pit
- Feed the petting zoo animals
- Bring a flashlight for night maze walks on October 10 and 17, 2026
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Thursdays–Sundays, September 17–November 1, 2026, plus Columbus Day
- Hours
- 2026 season: Thu–Sun 9 am–6 pm; flashlight nights October 10 and 17 until 10 pm (last entry 9 pm)
- Admission
- $12 per person ages 3 and up, 2 and under free; season pass $36 (as posted October 2026); food, feed and pumpkins extra
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Accessibility
- Accessible parking and restrooms; grounds are grass, dirt and gravel; covered hayrack ride is wheelchair accessible
- Payment
- Cash, cards and mobile wallets
Tips for your visit
- Outside food and alcohol aren't allowed; buy food on site
- Wear closed-toe shoes for the grass and gravel paths
- Kids 14 and under need a paying adult 18 or older with them
- The farm may close for bad weather, and there are no weather refunds
Pair it with a lavender farm
Nettle Creek Lavender Farm · about 25 minutes away
Nettle Creek Lavender Farm is about 25 minutes east near Morris, a summer trip that pairs with a fall return here.
Getting there
Questions
When is Kane Family Farms open in 2026?
Thursdays through Sundays, September 17 to November 1, plus Columbus Day, 9 am–6 pm.
How much is admission?
$12 per person for ages 3 and up; children 2 and under are free. Pumpkins and food cost extra.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets aren't allowed; service animals on a leash or harness are welcome.
Is parking free?
Yes.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Morris, Illinois, Along the I&M Canal
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