Your weekend just got a whole lot sweeter.
We’ve finally hit perfect berry season, and it’s never been a better time to score the fruit of the summer. Strawberries are in season now and raspberries + blueberries are just around the corner, beginning in July. Here’s a list of nine places where you can pick-your-own berries or buy fresh + local and the drive time from Boston.
Pick ‘em
Smolak Farms , 315 S. Bradford St., North Andover, ~45 minutes
If you don’t have time to pick, you can grab quarts at the Farm Stand. Stop by daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and the last field entrance will be 4:15pm. Pro tip: don’t skip a scoop of strawberry ice cream.
Ward’s Berry Farm , 614 S. Main St., Sharon, ~45 minutes
The Sharon farm is open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. When you arrive, head straight to the pick-your-own tent for instructions. Pro tip: raspberries are ready for picking.
Sunshine Farm , 41 Kendall Ave., Sherborn, ~35 minutes
Select if you want to pick one or more quarts — the wagon ride to the field is included. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., however it is recommended to check Facebook for updates.
Brooksby Farm , 54 Felton St., Peabody, ~35 minutes
Pick-your-own or visit the farm stand for fresh strawberries, cherries, and other local produce from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Parlee Farms , 95 Farwell Rd, Tyngsborough, ~75 minutes
Until the pick-your-own berries are ready, stop by the farm stand for apple cider donuts, farm made bakery items, ice cream, and friendly farm animals.
Buy ‘em
Stillman’s Farm , Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St.
Delicious farm-grown berries are available for purchase in downtown Boston. Pro tip: you can sip while you shop at the newly opened Pine Bar.
Copley Square Farmers Market , Copley Square
Numerous vendors sell fresh produce from local farms on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Allandale Farm , 259 Allandale Rd., Brookline
Purchase fresh strawberries + enjoy a Hayride for Pride today from 5-8 p.m.
Conner’s Farm , 30 Valley Rd., Danvers
This farm has been in operation since 1904 and hosts numerous events over the summer.