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Best Berry Picking Near Boston (Reviews + Tips)

Here's the dirt on the best fruit and berry picking around Boston, according to our community!

Check the map to find a fruit farm near you where you can pick berries or other seasonal produce with your kids. If you've gone blackberry, blueberry or strawberry picking near Boston, please like and review your favorite farms to help fellow parents.

Timing and availability of fruit picking around Boston varies each year and depends on weather. Most farms provide updates on their website or Facebook page. Start checking early in the spring so you don't miss your chance for u-pick!


 
    cordeliasfarm.com

    Cordelia's Farm

    Head to Cordelia's Farm to pick your own strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. In addition, they also offer PYO flowers, a unique opportunity to craft your own fresh bouquet.

    Berlin, MA
    nashobawinery.com

    Nashoba Valley Winery

    Tracy Snyder Molina said:   Nestled in an idyllic setting in the heart of apple country, Nashoba Valley Winery is a gorgeous hilltop orchard complimented by a gourmet restaurant and winery perfect for a unique date outdoors. Adding to the ambiance, they offer u pick peaches in the summer, as well as apple picking in the fall. Lunches on the picnic grounds make for family time well spent!

    Bolton, MA
    doeorchards.com

    Doe Orchards

    Doe Orchards offers u-pick blueberries, raspberries, and peaches during the summer season. Be sure to return in the fall and winter for apple picking and cut-your-own Christmas trees!

    Harvard, MA
    carlsonorchards.com

    Carlson Orchards

    Carlson Orchards is 50 acres of rolling green fruit trees, a prolific 50-year-old blueberry patch, a raspberry patch, sweet cherries, several grassy fields suitable for gazing at the clouds, a frog pond, nine varieties of peaches, five varieties of nectarines, and of course…apples!!

    Harvard, MA
    Patt's Blueberries, Facebook

    Patt's Blueberries

    As the name suggests, this local farm offers blueberry picking, and the experience is one that keeps people coming back to Holliston each summer.

    Holliston, MA
    honeypothill.com/

    Honey Pot Hill Orchards

    Perhaps best known for their apple picking and fall fun activities, Honey Pot Hill Orchards also offers delicious blueberry picking.

    Stow, MA
    hansonsfarmframingham.com

    Hanson's Farm

    Hanson's Farm offers various pick-your-own opportunities all season. From strawberries to pumpkins, flowers to blackberries, there's almost always something to pick with your family!


    Framingham, MA
    The Big Apple, Facebook

    The Big Apple

    Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Besides apple picking, this farm also offers PYO blueberries and raspberries. Grab the family a fresh treat from the bakery and check out the gourmet items available in the farm store. Cash or check only for pick-your-own crops.

    Parents, if you are home brewers, the farm offers pick your own "Cascade Variety" Hops too.

    Wrentham, MA
    franklinblueberries.com

    Gianettis' UPick Blueberries

    Tracy Snyder Molina said:  This family-friendly farm features five different varieties of cultivated, high bush blueberries for picking. Generally u pick is July through late-August. You are welcome to bring your own containers or use theirs, but if you bring your own be sure to get it weighed before you head out for the picking. Please note they only accept cash or check.

    Franklin, MA
    carverhillorchard.com/

    Carver Hill Orchard

    Carver Hill Orchard is a family-run orchard located in the heart of apple country. They offer cherry, blueberry, veggie, peach & apple picking. Make sure to grab some of their fresh cider donuts made on the weekends!

    Stow, MA
    sunshinefarmma.com

    Sunshine Farm

    Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Sunshine Farm offers pick-your-own fruit, as well as a farm stand, flowers, and delicious ice cream. Generally, strawberry picking season starts in June, July is blueberry season, and August brings on juicy peaches. September is apple picking time!

    Sherborn, MA
    Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Facebook

    Tangerini's Spring Street Farm

    Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Tangerini's offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches and plums as well as cherry tomatoes, juneberries, and wild flowers by the mason jar. Grab a "farm to fork" family meal at the Farmer's Porch cafe for lunch or dinner, too. The farm also offers several kids cooking classes which turn the summers bounty into delicious and educational events. They even have kids nature camps and kindergarten!

    Millis, MA
    verrillfarm.com

    Verrill Farm

    Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Come pick-your-own strawberries and pumpkins in the Fall at Verrill Farm and check out their list of special events including their annual Strawberry Festival, Blueberry Pancake and Pie Eating Contest, and the Tomato & Corn Festival.

    Concord, MA
    parleefarms.com

    Parlee Farms

    A visit to Parlee Farms is fun for the whole family. They offer summertime u-pick strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and peaches, as well as cut flowers, apples, and pumpkins in the fall. After picking, be sure to visit the animal barns, where you can feed and pet baby goats, sheep, and chickens. 

    Tyngsborough, MA
    lookoutfarm.com

    Belkin Family Lookout Farm

    Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Plan a full day of fun at this farm! Admission includes eye-catching train rides, a farm-themed children's play area, moon bounces, farm animals, caterpillar rides, farm maze, and face painting. Summertime u pick crops include strawberries, peaches, plums and nectarines followed by apple picking and pumpkins in the Fall.

    Natick, MA

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