I don't think this is too "beyond" but we go to Kuipers Orchard in Maple Park which is just west of Elburn. They have several hundred acres and raise 20 varities of apples that are availible in their country store or for you to pick. They also have pumpkins for picking, hayrides, petting zoo and a 2 miles corn maze.
Kuipers Family Farm
4 miles west of Rte. 47 off Rte. 38
Maple Park
815-827-5200
www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com