Where to pick strawberries on the North Fork with kids
Plucking a still-warm-from-the-sun, field-grown strawberry from the earth is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Best of all, the activity can be enjoyed by children (of every age!) and adults alike. With plenty of North Fork U-pick strawberry fields to choose from, we’ve taken the legwork out and curated a strawberry U-pick guide with a kid-centric focus, of course.
652 Peconic Bay Blvd., Jamesport
Current Hours: U-pick opening day Saturday, 6/6, then open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., based on availability, call to confirm, 631-722-5100
$12/quart, no entry fee
But also: Kids’ play area complete with lawn games, a tree swing, and a rock play pit
410 Sound Ave., Mattituck
Current Hours: U-pick fields opening soon, then daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., last entry at 5:30 p.m.
Cost TBD
But also: The cutest ice cream shack and picnic area
28700 Main Rd., Cutchogue
Current Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., call to check daily 631-734-6441
$9/quart, no entry fee
But also: Apple cider donuts and other freshly baked goods
812 Sound Ave., Calverton
Current Hours: Call to check daily 631-929-4327, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., then Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesday
$5.75/lb cash, no entry fee
But also: Chance of blueberry and raspberry U-pick in late June
6242 Middle Country Rd., Wading River
Current Hours: U-pick open Saturday and Sunday beginning 6/13, 10 a.m., last admission at 4 p.m.
U-pick field admission costs $11.95/person, cost of strawberries is priced per quart, TBD
But also: Strawberry Jamboree Family Fun weekends in June, starting on 6/13, barnyard animals, play areas
758 Edwards Ave., Calverton & 3642 Middle Country Rd., Calverton
Current Hours: Open daily, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$5.75/pound, no entry fee
But also: Wooden play structures and picnic tables
Route 25A, Wading River, east of CVS, north side of the road
Current Hours: Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$12 per quart or $40 per four-quart box
But also: Do not pass up the last of the asparagus
Bayview Market & Farms Sound Shore
5629 Sound Ave., Riverhead
Current Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Friday, 6/5
$5.50/lb
But also: Grab all the ingredients you’ll need for dinner right in one place
3355 Sound Ave., Riverhead & Laurel Ln., Laurel
Current Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
$5.25/lb
But also: Strawberry treats like milkshakes and shortcake are available for purchase
4690 Bergen Ave., Mattituck
Current Hours: Weekends in June, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$10/quart
But also: Bucolic farm views
3810 Middle Country Rd., Calverton
Current Hours: Opening Friday, 6/5, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check daily for updates
Admission $9/adult and $6/child. Quart or pint containers provided.
But also: Ice Cream Barn and Cider Barn