Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts U-Pick Farms - 2025 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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What's in season in July 2025, and other timely information:

Notes for July 2025: Spring is here! Strawberry season is here.  It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South; then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

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Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2025, by county

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Middlesex County

• Applefield Farm - flowers,
  Route 117, Stow, MA. Phone: (978) 897-2699. Email: applefieldfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Monday through Sunday, 10am to 6pm; Open for PYO vegetables 9am to 5pm. Directions: 3 miles west of Stow Center, farm is on Route 117. Applefield Farm Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on July 24, 2013: "Just thought I'd mention, as someone who seeks out organic farms (and there are so few!) that Applefield, though not certified, follow organic practices, and maybe this could be noted on the site. It's nice to know when a farm is raising fruits and veggies naturally, without chemicals. Thanks! Debra"
• Ashby Apples - 2025 assumed permanently closed, , apples, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, school tours
  Erickson Road, Ashby, MA 01431. Email: pmpb@comcast.net. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website and Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me
• Autumn Hills Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, grapes, pears, peaches, plums, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  495 Chicopee Row, Groton, MA 01450. Phone: 978-448-8388. Email: info@autumnhillsorchard.com. Open: September through October; Weekends and holidays from 10am to 5pm; Weekdays by appointment; Call or email ahead for appointment. Directions: From Groton Center on Route 119. Heading north take Hollis street (right turn out of Groton Center just after Town Hall) about 3.5 miles. (Hollis changes name to Chicopee Row at the Cemetery, but there's no street sign.) Our driveway is on the left after Wilson Way. Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page..  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Belkin Lookout Farm - Strawberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Asian Pears, Apples, Pumpkins (Fall only) petting zoo, rides, hayride
  89 Pleasant Street, South Natick, MA 01760. Phone: 508-653-0653. Email: chughes@lookoutfarm.com. Our fruit is based on availability and costs $2.50 per lb (in 2008). Open: daily from 10 am to 5 pm. You can pick your own fruit, enjoy our train rides, 2 petting zoos and children's play area! Summer Admission: August 9th - August 31st: $8 Per Person (all Ages) Daily. Fall Admission: September 1st - November 1st: Weekday Rate (Monday thru Friday) - $8 per person (all ages). Weekends (Saturday and Sunday and Columbus Day Holiday) - $14 per adult, $12 for Children under 12 years old and Senior Citizens. Remember Children Under 2 years old are ALWAYS FREE! Also has an organic food store with ice cream. 2020 update, Please note, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED to enter the orchard for U-pick. No walk-in guests will be allowed. Orchard access will be based per person ages 2 and above. Due to Covid-19, the Barnyard Play Area, Farm Animals and Train Ride will not be available. We look forward to open all of our operations next season. Lookout Farm Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on September 05, 2012: "We normally go picking at Belkin Farms and they are WONDERFUL!!!! Very kid friendly, very clean and safe and lots of great amenities. I would strongly recommend them to anyone who is going picking with kids."
  Comments from a visitor on September 04, 2008: "Loved it"
• Blue Meadow Farm - blueberries,
  118 Nobscot Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Phone: 978-443-3880. Open: UPDATE for 2025, Neither their website nor Facebook page mentions anything about any U-pick, so I assume they have discontinued them; If you have any current information, please write me, Wednesdays to Sundays from 8 am to 6 pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Open shortly after July 4th (season dependent - call for updated opening date) up to Mid August (Closing date dependent on crop). Directions: Route 128 to Route 20 west, over Sudbury River, take left after Friendly's (on left) onto Nobscot Road. Sign on left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Call after 6pm for next day picking conditions, no children under 6, no dogs, containers provided. Blue Meadow Farm is a full-service equestrian center located in the scenic town of Sudbury, Massachusetts just 30 minutes west of Boston, MA. We welcome all levels of riders and offer a comprehensive range of services including training, riding lessons and boarding, as well as horse sales and leasing. Instruction available on your horse or ours. Please contact us for more details or to schedule a tour. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Carver Hill Orchard - Apples, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), flowers, pears, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,  pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides
  Brookside Avenue, Stow, MA 01775. Phone: 978-897-6117. Email: cclord@hotmail.com. Directions: Take Route 117 to Stow, MA. Take Route 62 South for .2 miles and Brookside Ave is on your left. Follow the road to the end. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: Mid June to August Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. September through December open 10 AM to 5 PM 7 days a week. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. Kitchen available for hotdogs, chips snacks and Ice Cream! Carver Hill Orchard Facebook page. Farm market: July-November, you will find plenty of fruits & vegetables already picked from our orchard and ready for purchase. In addition to our produce, you will also find cider, cheese, and locally grown hormone free meats and eggs. We also have a variety of jams & jellies, local maple syrup, cheese, coffee, honey, baked  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Derby Orchard - apples, blueberries,
  438 Great Road, Stow, MA. Phone: (978) 897-7507.Email: derbyridgefarm@yahoo.com. Open: PYO seems to be hit or miss; some years none at all apparently;  best to call them before you go; Weekends and Monday holidays: September and Oct. , 10-4:30pm. Directions: Route 117 to Pompositticut St. (near Stow shopping center). Farmstand located on Route 117 (438 Great Rd). Derby Orchard map. Derby Ridge Farm is an apple orchard located in Stow, Massachusetts. We offer over 30 varieties of our own apples, peaches, pears and plums! [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Dowse Orchard - apples, pumpkins, farm market, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Precut Christmas trees,
  98 North Main Street, Sherborn, MA. Phone: (508) 653-2639. Directions: From North/West: Mass Pike to exit 13, take Route 30 East to Route 27 South, follow through Natick center 2. 5 miles into Sherborn on left. From East: Route 9 West into Natick and take Route 27 South into Sherborn. Open: Call for hours and conditions. Apples September and October. Weekends only. Claims to have "America's best crunchin Apples since 1778. " Our Farm Stand also offers maple syrup, our own line of preserves, gift baskets, sweet apple cider pressed fresh every week, and of course our apples. McIntosh, Cortland, and Macoun are among the many favorites of the more than 20 varieties we raise. Dowse Orchards Facebook page. And in the farmshop, Apples, Vegetables, Greenhouse Crops, Flowers, Christmas Trees, Pumpkins, maple syrup, our own line of preserves, gift baskets, sweet apple cider pressed fresh every week, For the active family, Dowse Orchards has a variety of plantings of trees where parents and children alike can “pick your own” without climbing a ladder. Dowse crew member will gladly answer your questions in the orchards and assist you and your family in this enjoyable way to stock your home with the freshest apples. Since 1953, 15 acres of open land of the Dowse Farm provides seven varieties of Christmas trees. During the beginning of December, you and your family are invited to roam among the endless sizes of live evergreens, select the tree which is perfect for your home and the Dowse crew will cut it down for you. We also have a fine selection of premium precut Christmas trees and a wide assortment of Christmas decorating materials and flowers. Bring the family for a day in our Christmas tree fields-free trailer rides to the fields, warm yourself around the campfire and chase the chill away with free hot mulled cider! [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on June 17, 2010: "We went to Dowse Orchards last fall (October 2009) and took our 2-year-old and she really loved it. They had a TON of apples (many different varieties and LOTS of trees. There isn't much besides the actual orchard, but they do have a tractor (actually more like a loader) that can pull you around and my daughter loved that. If you're looking simply for picking good apples, this is a perfect place to go. And prices were reasonable too. They also have a stand that sells lots of goodies but that is up the road and across Route 27 - Don't miss it! We got a great looking pumpkin from there and a couple of fantastic pies. I definitely recommend Dowse Orchards!"
• Elm Shade Enterprises - blueberries,
  1300 Richardson Road, Ashby, MA 01431. Phone: 978-502-8375. Email: elmshadeenterprises@comcast.net. Open: See our Facebook page for date and hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates Pick your own blueberries in Ashby will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays pending picking and weather conditions. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. U Pick blueberries in a beautiful quiet country setting in Ashby. We offer 4 varieties and over 700 bushes to pick from. We do not use any pesticides on our blueberries. Our blueberries are pesticide free. We welcome you to stop by to pick your own blueberries while enjoying our beautiful quiet country setting in the small town of Ashby. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Farmer Dave's Dracut Farm - spinach, strawberries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins, potatoes and more
  437 Parker Rd., Dracut, MA 01826. Phone: (978) 349-1952. Email: farm@farmerdaves.net. Open: you pretty much have to call to find out what they have to pick and when; their website does not provide clear information about that. A diversified farm north of Boston, offering a CSA which can be picked-up or delivered, farm stands, farmers markets, and pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins, potatoes and more. Farmer Dave's Facebook page. In May, 2021:Spinach Pick-Your-Own this weekend (Saturday through Monday) at Farmer Dave's in Dracut rain or shine! A great outdoor activity for the family - throw on boots and a jacket for this easy picking.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Farmer Daves Westford Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, group reservations
  4 Hunt Rd, Westford, MA 01886. Phone: (978) 692 9894. Email: Monadnockberries@gmail.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Directions: Hayrides through the orchard available on PYO weekends!. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Hill Orchard Facebook page. Please do not bring your pets as we cannot allow them in the field and they will have to stay in your car.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on October 12, 2013: "We visited this farm today and it was great! We parked at the small farm house on Hunt Road and walked with our wagon to the apple orchard. There were lots of varieties of apples to choose from and the people there were friendly. My kids were offered a hay ride even though we were the only ones around right then. We also picked out some pumpkins after. Everything was reasonably priced and we will definitely be coming back!"
  Comments from a visitor on September 08, 2012: "We went here on a whim. We usually drive 45 minutes to Russell Orchards, but we were low on time and good weather and looking for a closer place that used IPM practices. This will be a new favorite. Very small and friendly, easily accessible for a toddler and kindergartener, and great apples. Thanks for listing them, we live 20 minutes away and had never heard of them! "
• Hanson's Farm - Blueberries, blackberries, flowers, pumpkins.
  20 Nixon Road, Framingham, MA. Phone: 508- 877-3058. Email: hansonsfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Sundays, 9am to 5:30 pm; Strawberries- June to July; Cut Flowers- Mid June to the first frost; Pumpkins- September to November. Directions: From 495 take route 20 East to Wayside Inn, at Wayside Inn Country Store turn right onto Hager Street, farm 2 miles on right. Or from Route 9 to Edgell Road, 1 mile to lights, left onto Edmunds Road, 2 miles to Nixon Road. We provide containers or you can use your own if you like. Since U Pick is seasonal always call for conditions first. We do field trips and birthday parties. Call the Farmstand to book and inquire about pricing. We grow 52 acres of Fruit and Vegetables and over 100 acres of Hay. Hanson's Farm Facebook page. We board Horses and have a Farmstand open from May to November. We do two Farmer's Markets a week. At our stand you can find Pick Your Own Berries, Pumpkins and Flowers. We have a terrific Corn Maze in the Fall and an October Haunted Hayride. We grow 180 varieties of fruits and vegetables that are available in our farmstand and at our Farmers Markets.We do Field trips and Birthday parties. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on June 04, 2010: "Yesterday, June 3, 2010, my boyfriend and I went to pick strawberries at the Hanson's Farm in Framingham, MA. We called about a dozen local places and most were not having pick-your-own strawberries until the weekend or the middle of the month. Hanson's Farm is a very small operation and I would not suggest it for big groups. The field was very small. I could not see more than 8 people picking from that field to get a large amount of berries. The berries were good. The cost was $2 per person, and $2.50 per pound. They also had a large selection of flowers and herbs to buy. Pre-picked strawberry quarts were $6. They also supplied containers. We had a decent experience but would probably try someplace else next time."
  Comments from a visitor on August 16, 2009: "Hi, Thanks for putting together such an extensive and useful resource! We called Hanson's farm this morning and were told by the young woman at the farm stand that they were picking blueberries and raspberries. Well, when we arrived shortly after that, she told us there were none to be had. We went out to verify. It is a very small operation; I don't think a rush of pickers was the problem, just a lack of information. I wouldn't recommend this farm for their pick your own based on our experience. Maybe their farm stand is good, but we didn't feel like spending any money there."
• Honeypot Hill Orchard - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, cider mill, apple cider (pressed on site), hedge maze, hayrides
  144 Sudbury Road, Stow, MA. Phone: 978-562-5666. Email: julie@honeypothill.com. Directions: Route 2W to Route 62W into Stow and watch for signs on Route 62; or from Route 20W to Route 27 north for 3. 5 miles straight through Sudbury center, one third mile beyond center bear left onto Hudson Rd for 3. 5 miles into Stow, and take a right onto Sudbury Road. Open: Picking daily 11am to 5pm; Honey Pot's Stand opens mid July to Christmas from 9 am to 6 pm, daily. Payment: Cash, only. Visit our farm animals or have a picnic. Hayrides and Hedge-maze weekends from 11- 5pm. Birthday parties by appointment. Honey Pot Hill Orchards was founded in 1926, when Clifford Martin purchased a 70 acre all purpose farm in Stow, MA. The farm has since grown and evolved to 186 acres of apples, peaches, blueberries, and a few other small crops. Honey Pot Hill has been in the Martin family for four generations, it is now run by Andrew and Chelcie Martin, a father-daughter team. Honey Pot Hill Orchards Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on September 19, 2011: "We went on 9/18/11 and had a blast! I read the reviews about it being busy and it certainly was once we got into the orchard it wasn't too bad. Lots of activities to do and tons of apples to choose from."
  Comments from a visitor on August 13, 2011: "I went to Honeypot Hill Orchards in Stow on 8/6/11 for Blueberry picking. It was great picking. They give you nice little covers to put on the boxes when you finish so you don't loose those precious berries. I bought their own peaches..very good. Farm animals are fun to watch..especially the 3 little pigs and the goats!".
  Comments from a visitor on October 03, 2010: "Today (a Sunday!) there were 5 busloads of people and all the parking lots were overflowing. It was a frustrating, NOT relaxing experience! The trees were literally picked out in the open sections and they refused to open new areas even though the trees there were brimming with ripe apples. We left with half-empty $15 bags of apples. The lines for cider and donuts were 1/2 hour long. The place was bursting with people and no apples. "
  A visitor to Honey Pot Orchard writes on October 7, 2007: "Went on Sunday, October 7, 2007... The BEST place to pick apples, they already have ladders, so you don't have to climb the trees, they had SOOOOOOO many apples to choose from it wasn't funny... You didn't have to go looking, they were all right there for you.... Would HIGHLY recommend it, it is by far my best place to pick apples, and my NEW PLACE, would not go anyplace else....."
  Comments from a visitor on August 05, 2008: "Hi....Just took my 3 boys to honey pot today to pick blueberries. It was wonderful. We picked to our delight and then enjoyed AWESOME cider doughnuts from their store on the way home. We've also been there for apple picking last fall and plan on going again this year. However, I think an important note to add is to let people know that they need to carry cash, as they don't accept any credit/debit cards. Thanks!"
• Honors Farm Stand - Uses natural growing practices, beans, beets, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, herbs or spices, pears, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453. Phone: (781) 894-2798. Fax: (781) 894-5745. Email: goreplace@goreplace.org. Open: Wednesday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Directions: The Farm Stand is located next to the Farmer's Cottage at Gore Place. Enter from Grove Street (Waltham Street in Watertown). To spot the entrance, just look for the OPEN banner. Park on the grass to your left as you enter. Please, don't block the Farmer's Cottage drive way. After selecting and weighing your items, place the money in the pay here box. There is no change available. For frozen items, ring bell for service. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Kidstopia Blueberry Farm - No pesticides used, blueberries
  46 Western Avenue, Sherborn, MA. Open: every day from early July until the season is over (late August?).  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on August 03, 2014: "We went to this blueberry patch this afternoon- there aren't a whole lot of ripe berries, but we still picked over 2lbs (at $4/lb). It was self-serve/pay (cash or check) and well supplied with containers for picking and bags for taking berries home. The rows were fairly overgrown and there were signs up warning of poison ivy. There were low/wet sections, so wear long pants and closed toed shoes. They do allow kids, but no pets."
  Comments from a visitor on August 04, 2013: "It is definitely open at present (every day), and blueberries are $3/lb. We easily picked 6 pounds each in about an hour or so."
  Comments from a visitor on July 22, 2013: "Went today for the first time with my two children. Owner was there, super friendly and helpful in pointing us in the right direction. Field 1 appears mostly picked over, however Field 2 filled with berries. They claim no spray used. Had plenty of containers to use and dump into bags before you weigh, Price per pound is $3. You weigh your own and pay on your honor. Ice cold water bottles to purchase for $.75 and local honey sold for $10 for a large bottle. Very rustic with no frills, but I will definitely return for the huge sweet berries and the friendly owner who didn't blink an eye at 2 kids ages 4 and 5 picking in his fields like many places do."
  Comments from a visitor on October 03, 2010: "This farm has changed owners. Prices in 2010 were $2.00/pint. It is semi-honor system - the owner followed us around the fields and into the weighing area. He also told us stories about people stealing from him, going into closed areas, etc even though we didn't engage him in conversation. There's still lots of berries whenever you go, but the feel (and prices) have changed."
  Comments from a visitor on August 10, 2009: "We went there last weekend (Aug 9). There are a lot of ripe berries. We picked over 10 pounds with 2 people in about an hour. There are still a lot of green berries as well, so I think it hasn't reached the peak yet. Price is 1.50/lb."
  Comments from a visitor on July 11, 2009: "Went by this place today. They still go by the honor system, though price per lb is now $1.50. They provide buckets which are marked and make it easy to tell what you have. Its ok to taste the berries, they don't have an issue with that (I do it to tell if I want to bother picking that bush or not) but you may want to leave the heavy eating for when you're at home. The bushes are quite heavy with unripe fruit right now, but given how lovely the Summer has been in this area, totally understandable. The ripe berries are a bit tart right now, so we're hoping by next week they will be just right. Also, they do ask that you please leave your pets in the car or better yet, leave them at home. Totally understandable given the amount of natural wild life around there. The turkey's from last year haven't made an appearance. They may we hope!. Human families are welcome. I walked around quite abit, no poison ivy that I could see but they do make an effort to get rid of it when they can. I didn't see any wasps nests but I did see a lot of them flying about. The ground is very wet so you may want to bring some waterproof shoes."
• Kimball Fruit Farm - apples, strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins
  184 Hollis Street, Pepperell, MA. Phone: 978-433-9751. Directions: Exit 5 West off Route 3, North to Route 111 into Pepperell, take right at yellow blinking light, farm is 3 miles on left. Open: Daily 9am to 7pm. Containers provided. Picking Mac, Gala, Honeycrisp, Spencer, Cortland, Swiss Gormet, Brock, Jonagold, Blushing Golden, Red Delicious, Cameo, Fuji, Shamrock, and Golden Delicious. Kimball Fruit Farm Facebook.   [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Lawndale Farm - vegetables, tomatoes, pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze
  91 Frost Road, Tyngsboro, MA. Phone: 978-649-7629. Open: daily from 10 am-7 pm. Directions: From center of Tyngsboro (at bridge), take Route 3A north towards Hudson, N.H.. We are 1 mile from bridge, 1st farm on Road. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• McLoon Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, Raspberries, strawberries, vegetables.
  Corner of Route 113 and Thorndike, Dunstable, MA. Phone: 978-649-3656. Fresh organic produce and crafts also. Breads and Pies. Directions: From Route 3 take Exit 35. Route 113 West towards Pepperell, one quarter mile on right, look for large old barn. Open: weekdays from 10am until dusk.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Meadow Mist Farm - asparagus, beans, beets, blueberries, carrots, eggplants, flowers, grapes, herbs or spices, peas, peppers, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, black), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  142 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421. Phone: 781-354-5037. Email: laurenyaffee@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From 95/(128) : If you are coming from route 95 (128), the exit for route 2A is one exit north of the route 2 exit. Go east on route 2A (Marrett Road) until you reach a traffic light at the Waltham Street intersection. There are two gas stations at this intersection. Continue straight through this intersection and stay on 2A east. Bacon Street is your second right after this intersection. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries June Blueberries July Raspberries August-October Concord Grapes, Some Pumpkins, Corn Stocks September- October. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Parlee Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blueberries, cherries, flowers, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  95 Farwell Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879. Phone: 978-649-3854. Email: info@parleefarms.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Mary's Country Kitchen and Bakery offers fresh fruit desserts made with our own fruit. Customers can watch donuts being made in the farmstand. Donut variety depends upon the season with apple cider, strawberry or blueberry being made. Mary's Country Kitchen offers fresh fruit desserts and ice cream. Parlee Farms is a 93-acre pick-your-own farm with a 7500 sq. ft. post and beam farmstand. Annie's Animal Barns house young farm animals for our customers to visit with and feed.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Patt's Blueberries - Blueberries.
  577 Gorwin Drive, Holliston, MA. Phone: (508) 429-6795. Directions: Call for directions. Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sun, from 8am to 7pm. Containers provided for picking, please bring your own to take home.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Shelburne Farm - pyo apples, strawberries, pumpkins, weekend hayrides, hay mazes, pony rides, farm animals
  106 West Acton Road, Stow, MA. Phone: 978-897-9287. Email: office@shelburnefarm.com. Open: 9 AM - 6 PM seven days a week from Labor Day until early November. Directions: Route 2 West to Route 111. Left at second light. Next block, bear right onto Willow St. Farm is 2. 5 miles on right. Open: Starts late August, daily from 9 am to 6 pm; Farm store open until Christmas. We have more than 20 flavors of farm-fresh ice cream! Shelburne Farm Facebook page. Pick your own apples, peaches, and pumpkins. Home Made Warm Cider Donuts every day, and family fun attractions including daily hay rides, weekend pony rides, mini hay maze, hay climbing mountain, pedal tractor, and more. Visit our farm animals goats, sheep, Llama, chickens, guinea fowl, and bunnies. Payment: cash, credit cards, ApplePay.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on September 19, 2011: "The cutest farm ever! We picked apples at a different farm, but went to Shelburne for apple cider and donuts. It wasn't crowded and they had a nice apple store. The cider donuts are TO DIE FOR, make sure you buy several dozen :-)"
  Comments from a visitor on June 12, 2011: "The farm seems to keep their u-pick updated daily. First weekend in June '11 open for strawberry u-pick. It is an enjoyable field to pick, not very manicured, and run like a farm not an event maker. No one is monitoring the pickers at all. I picked last year too, and enjoyed, although I was happy to have picked before the school buses rolled up. Prices 6/11 are $4/lb plus a fee for the container, $1.50 for quart or $2 for box. CC accepted. Checkout rounded down my weight. (THANK YOU) An easy-going place that didn't say word one to my kids sticking their hands in to feed the goats, and kindly kept my wallet at the stand. Thanks for the website, it is fabulous. "
  Comments from a visitor on July 01, 2016: "There is also a great store and a little stand where you can buy all sorts of apple related goodies! We live in the area and have tried all the farms locally, and they make the best donuts by far. They also have cooked/frozen pies, cookies, lunch things, hot dogs, fudge and a bunch more. There are restrooms and a bunch of picnic tables spread out all over the farm. It's a beautiful place, with lots of happy families and a wicked friendly staff. It seems like it's mainly run by a younger staff, but the girl who is in charge is always there and ready to answer all questions and help customers with anything. My son touched a wheel of a tractor last year and got mud all over him. She took us back into the kitchen, washed him off, and gave him a chocolate pop shaped like an apple! She also told my wife that they practice IPM, which I guess means they use good bugs to fight bag bugs. There are also hay rides, pony rides, a moon bounce, a hay maze/mountain and an area for kids to ride around on small tractors. They accept credit cards!"
• Silferleaf Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, raspberries (Autumn, black),
  460 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA 01742. Phone: 978-369-3624. Email: silferleaf@gmail.com. Open: Pick you own season is September 1 to October 21 daily 10 am to 6; During our season, call first to make sure we are open. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Organic Raspberries, September 1 to October 21. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. In 2020 PYO certified organic red raspberries were $9.95/lb, organic raspberry jam ($8) and organic sweet vinegar infusion ($14), all made on the premises. The 2020 PYO Raspberry harvest ended Friday, October 9. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on August 27, 2010: "Lot's of fun for both adults and kids - tons of raspberries. The people who work there are very nice. They also sell raspberry jam, syrup, etc., "
• Small Farm - pyo vegetables, herbs and flowers
  184 Gleasondale Road (Route 62), Stow, MA. Phone: (978) 897-5996. Email: sipler@small-farm.org. Open: July through September, on Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: From Stow center, take Route 62 west/south towards Hudson. Farm is .9 miles from traffic light. Click here for a map.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Sunshine Farm - Apples, Raspberries, strawberries.
  41 Kendall Avenue, Sherborn, MA. Phone: 508- 655-5022. Directions: Off Speen Street, Natick, 3 miles South. Exit 13 off Mass Pike, 2. 5 miles South of Route 9, Natick. Take Speen Street to end, right onto Kendall Ave. Open: Raspberries on weekends in September, 10am to 4pm; Call ahead for information in June for strawberries. Call ahead for pumpkins. Containers provided, children under 10 must be accompanied by adults. Shortcake and ice cream available at our Dairy Bar. Fall raspberries only. Our season kicks off each year in May with our greenhouse bedding plants and Mother's Day baskets. Strawberries follow in June with "pick your own" for the family. Sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches and all your salad greens come in July, followed by U-pick raspberries in Aug-Sept. The fall is ripe with pumpkins, squash, mums and corn stalks. Sunshine Farm Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Verrill Farm - Flowers, strawberries, strawberry festival, sunflowers, pumpkins, hayrides, Farm Bakery, Farm Kitchen, Farm Stand, Farm market
  11 Wheeler Rd, Concord, MA. Phone: 978-369-4494.Email: info@verrillfarm.com. Open: Call for hours and conditions. Containers available or bring your own. Directions: Located between Route 117 and Route 2 on Sudbury Road, or take Route 2W to intersection after 126, left onto Sudbury Road. Mass. Specialty foods, bakery, and kitchen which offers soups, entrees, pies. Restrooms, handicapped accessible, tented area for picnics. New in 2020: New this year: All strawberry pickers over the age of 5 will be required to purchase a $X field pass to enter the strawberry field. Each field pass entitles the holder a single quart container (about 1.75 lbs) of pick your own strawberries as well as entrance to the field. After purchasing your field pass, additional individual pick your own quarts will be priced at $X per quart. Verrill Farm Facebook page. Our culinary team is making fresh baked goods daily, always from scratch! Pick up a homemade pie, cakes or other delicious baked goods today. Our farm stand is open year round and is stocked with our own seasonal fresh grown produce, farm raised eggs and meats, local dairy products and grocery items. We also grown Our Own Produce, with produce grown on over 200 acres of farmland spread through Concord and Sudbury, Verril Farm offers a bounty of local, fresh harvested, seasonal produce.PYO Sunflowers will be walk-in only on select days, please see their website for more information. Their annual Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, in mid-October from 11am-3pm. Join us for a fun day of games, activities, hayrides, live music, food and more - all to support Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital!  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on July 23, 2009: "I went to Verrill Farm's strawberry festival on June 19, 2009--great time and great berries. This farm had a fire last September, 2008 and they are operating business as usual with temporary quarters while the new building is under construction"
• Wilson Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Day neutral strawberries, carving pumpkins, tulips, Local honey from within 50 miles, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), bakery, Cell service cell phones work here, restrooms, CSA
  10 Pleasant Street, Lexington, MA 02421. Phone: (781) 862-3900. Email: JessicaM@wilsonfarm.com. Open: Check our website for event dates and times. Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Route 128/95 North/South Exit 45A for Route 2 East toward Boston/Cambridge Exit 130 for Pleasant Street toward Lexington; bear left onto Pleasant Street Wilson Farm is one mile down the road on the right. From Boston Take Route 2 West to Exit 131 (Rt. 4 and 225) Bear right at the fork, following signs for MA-2 E Boston Turn right toward signs for Lexington/Bedford Wilson Farm is one mile down the road on the right. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, ApplePay.
  Click here for our Facebook page.
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  Grown here. Sold here. Can your supermarket say that?. (ADDED: February 26, 2023) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 
• Wright-Locke Farm - Certified Organic, raspberries (Autumn, red),
  78 Ridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890. Phone: 781-721-7128. Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 9 am to noon; Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 1 pm to 4 pm; Monday, CLOSED. Directions: From Winchester center, take High Street to Lockeland Road to the intersection with Ridge Street. Near West Side fire station and Saint Eulalia's church. Click here for a map and directions. Our Pick Your Own Raspberries typically opens in late August, and continues through September and much of October; daily from 9 am to noon. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. Wright-Locke Farm Facebook page.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: June 29, 2025, JBS) 

Norfolk County

• The Big Apple - raspberries, blueberries, apples, hayrides
  207 Arnold St, Wrentham, MA. Phone: 508-384-3055. Email: info@cnbrown.com. Open: See this page for hours. The Big Apple hours September weekends to mid October for PYO apples. Directions: See this page for a map and directions. Payment: Cash and Checks only. The Big Apple Farm is a family favorite offering good, old fashioned fun. All ages enjoy our viewing platform where you can watch our Apple Grader sort the apples and children delight in finding our hidden train. Peek at our bakery kitchen and donut machine through our viewingCaramel Apples window. Enjoy a cup of delicious cider while taking in the autumn views. Fall weekends offer Hayrides and the Pumpkin House. See an actual working American farm at its best. We offer the freshest, hand-picked produce grown and handled with care. Our selection varies as we only pick when ripe. In season, we have 26 varieties of apples, 28 types of vegetables, and Pick Your Own blueberries, raspberries, apples, and hops. Also available is our own homemade cucumber pickles in barrels, vegetable plants, decorative sunflowers, and Christmas trees and greens. Our bakery offers delicious goodies including our homemade donuts, hand dipped candy and caramel apples, and many flavors of pies available through December 23 (Easter orders taken by phone). We also have a vast assortment of jams, sauces, and syrups. Choose from our selection of old fashioned candies and fudge. The Big Apple Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on September 11, 2011:"They have a very nice store with home made jellies, fresh vegetables, cider donuts, fresh cider, fudge/candy and homemade pies. They also have an ice cream. shop, and a model train that runs around the farm store above your head. In the fall, they operate hay rides. They are open 7 days/week until 12/24.. "
  Comments from a visitor on September 16, 2010: "My family and I visited the Big Apple farm in Wrentham MA this past weekend to pick apples. While there were a lot of people there it did not seem crowded at all. The farm stand had plenty of pre picked produce and baked goods. Also there were great deals on pre picked bags of "2nds". Three varieties of apples were available for pick your own in the orchard. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be going back next year."
• Bogastow Farm - Blueberries.
  245 Ridge Street, Millis, MA. Phone: 508- 376-1014. Directions: Call for hours and directions. Tree House Farms is transitioning into becoming Bogastow Farm Project - a cooperatively run farm with the goal of raising food for community fridges through collective labor. Our missions include distributing fresh produce for free and reduced cost, educating our crew and community about food production and access, as well as providing incubator space for new farmers to try out business ideas in a low risk space.
• Fairmount Fruit Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  887 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038. Phone: 508-533-8737. Alternate Phone: 508-533-6158. Fax: 508-533-8760. Email: info@fairmountfruit.com. Open: Apples - Sept thru early October weekdays 1pm to 5pm; weekends 10am to 4pm; Strawberries - beginning in May 9am to 5pm daily. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Fairmount Fruit Farm Facebook page.
• Gianettis' U-Pick Blueberries - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm
  557 Union Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Phone: (508) 528-9430. Email: gianettisupickblueberries@gmail.com. Open: Call for current hours, or. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: B Exit 16 off of Route 495. Go East on King Street. At 1st set of lights turn left onto Union Street. Farm is .1 mile on the left. Blueberry season us typically early July to mid-August;. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Two options for containers: Use the buckets we supply; or Bring your own container. If you bring your own container to pick blueberries, we will weigh it before you start picking and will deduct its weight when you check out. (UPDATED: July 09, 2022)
  Comments from a visitor on May 27, 2009: "Very family friendly, customer oriented, and well maintained. The berries are HUGE and delicious! Franklin's best kept secret. Family owned 5 acre blueberry farm located in rural neighborhood. Call for opening day. Look for Blueberry sign out front in early July. Bringing own containers is recommended, but they do have containers for use. "
• Jane and Paul's Farm - Blueberries, strawberries.
  33 Fruit Street, Norfolk, MA. Phone: 508-528-0812. Open: June to November call ahead for hours and availability. Directions: Route 115 to Cleveland Street, turn left onto Fruit St.
• Pakeen Farm - apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms
  109 Elm Street, Canton, MA 02021. Phone: 781-828-0111. Email: info@pakeenfarm.com. Open: Please see our website for current business hours. Directions: Please see our website for directions to our farm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.
  UPDATE for 2023: Their website says no apple picking in 2023;
    (UPDATED: September 20, 2023, JBS) 
• Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Inc. - Uses natural growing practices, Apples, pumpkins, blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, corn, cherry tomatoes, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  139 Spring Street, Millis, MA 02054. Phone: 508-376-5024. Alternate Phone: 508-667-7638. Email: tangerinifarm@verizon.net. Open: Sunday - Saturday, from 9 am to Dusk, May 1 pm to October 30. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Located 25 miles southwest of Boston just off Route 109, halfway between Route 128 and Route 495. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberry Picking: Early July Tomato Picking: Late August Apple Picking: Early September Pumpkin Picking- Mid September. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. All our produce is raised organically except apples and sweet corn.
  Comments from a visitor on September 15, 2014: "We visited Tangerini's for the first time yesterday and loved it. Pick your own apples and tomatoes in abundance, as well as lovely staff, a great farmstand and delicious cafe/ice cream stand. We had fresh salads, homemade hummus wraps, and ice cream, followed by an afternoon of picking. Highly recommend. "
  Comments from a visitor on October 08, 2008: "vegetables, fruit, and flowers for picking and purchasing from April through November. Holiday wreaths and garlands are available in December. There is a small, child-size only hay maze in the barn. There's also an ice cream stand, small store, and hay rides. Members of the CSA have reported that everything is organic except the corn. "
• Ward's Berry Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  614 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067. Phone: 781-784-3600. Fax: 781-784-1650. Email: info@wardsberryfarm.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Ward's Berry Farm is located at 614 South Main Street in Sharon Massachusetts, We are conveniently located off of Route 95. Take Route 95 to exit 8 and head east toward Sharon, the farm is located on the right hand side after about a 1/2 mile. If your coming from Cobbs Corner, take Route 27 north to Sharon center, go straight through the intersection on South Main Street. Continue for ~3 miles. Once you've past the farm fields, look for our yellow sign on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Pick your own Strawberries approximately mid June to July 4 and Blueberries July 4 to the end of August; Pick your own peaches starts mid-August; The hay pyramid is available September 1; The Corn Maze opens around mid-September; Pick your own pumpkin hayrides begin around mid-September and run on the weekends through October 30. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. We are very excited to be offering Farmer's Choice Boxes, our own CSA, again this season! Each week from mid-June through late-September farmer Jim Ward will select a variety of local produce (which is picked fresh right here at Ward's Berry Farm in Sharon, MA) to fill the boxes. The contents of the boxes vary from week to week as the season progresses, so not only do you get fresh produce, but you also gain a real feel for our local cycle of crops! Please visit our CSA page on our website for more information. During the winter months, we have an organic box buying program. Each week we arrange set boxes of organic fruits and vegetables for pre-ordering by club members. For more information about our Organic Buying Club, click here .

Suffolk County

I'm not aware of any PYO farms in Suffolk. If you know of any, please tell me!

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Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

Farm markets and roadside stands

Local Honey Finder

Local Meat, Milk and Eggs

Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party

Easter egg hunts

Children's consignment sales

Fruit and vegetable festivals

Winery tours and wine tastings

Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails

Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks

Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards

Pumpkin patches

Corn mazes

Zombie Paintball venues

Christmas Tree Farms & lots

Environmental resources

Consumer fraud information

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Essex County

• Smolak Farms - blueberries, raspberries (red), strawberries, asparagus, asparagus, asparagus, produce for sale, produce for sale, parking provide free, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, Held indoors in bad weather, Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, There is an admission fee,
  315 S Bradford St, North Andover, MA 01845. Phone: (978) 682-6332. Email: inform@smolakfarms.com. Event date and time: Check our facebook page for the latest events!. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: August 22, 2017)

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