Strawberry season is already underway, and raspberry, blueberry and cherry seasons are right around the corner. Bring the whole family to pick berries at these five Delaware Valley farms, which also offer additional fun attractions for kids.
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd., Media, PA 19063
(610) 876-7116
Linvilla Orchards will hold their annual Strawberry Festival on June 5, but the berries are ready to be picked now. That’s not all the orchard has to offer for family fun; kids will also enjoy exploring the huge play structure at Playland Playground, meeting the animals at the Barnyard and going on a hayrides. Purchase your pick-your-own tickets ahead online.
Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA 19067
(215) 968-1670
Stony Brook Farm will also host a Strawberry Festival on June 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 full of family activities including rubber ducky races, backyard games, barnyard animals and much more. Strawberry picking will start on June 2 and run through the 19th.
Johnson’s Corner Farm
133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 654-8643
The first batch of strawberries are ready to be picked at Johnson’s Corner Farm. Reserve your tickets online for the farm’s pick-your-own hayride. Be sure to check out the Discovery Barnyard and Animal Farm for play areas, go-cart tracks, farm animals and much more.
Hellerick’s Family Farm
5500 N Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 766-8388
This Bucks County farm estimates that their strawberry picking season will begin in early June. But their other attractions for kids including an aerial adventure park, obstacle course and adventure farm are all open now.
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-2310
Terhune Orchards, where strawberry season has just begun, offers a special Read & Pick Program for young children that combines hands-on farm experience with a story. Terhune also has a barnyard where kids can interact with animals.
