These listed below offer more than just fruit picking, some have petting zoos, hay rides, scrumptious foods and much more. Call before you go to check on picking conditions. Quite a few also offer a variety of events. All offer a great way to spend a few hours.
Tougas Family Farm
Ball Street, Exit 24 off I-290
508-393-6406
Barnyard animals you can feed, playground and picnic area, yummy farm kitchen goodies including jam and freezing supplies. Pick your own fruit in season. Call for conditions and hours. A great way to spend a few hours.
Honey Pot Hill Orchard
144 Sudbury Street, Stow, MA
978-562-5666
Honey Pot offers pick your own fruit, pumpkin picking, farm animals you can feed, hayrides and a store. The store offers homemade items, fruit, cider and more.
Great Brook Farm and Dairy
247 North Road, Carlisle, MA
978-371-7083
Hiking, snack bar, homemade ice cream, working dairy farm, duck pond, petting zoo, milking shed and more. Sit pond-side and enjoy.
Nourse Farm
70 Nourse Street, Westboro, MA
508-366-2644
This is a pick your own farm that also offers hayrides during the peak season. The farm also sells pies, flowers, jams, honey and much more.
Harvey's Farm and Garden Center
120 South Street (Rte. 135) Westboro, MA
508-366-1545
This farm has so much for the children, a perfect family outing. Old dairy barn with crafts, food and jellies for sale. You can feed the ducks, turtles and fish. Pens with goats, pigs and cows to feed. Pick your own berry field.
Capasso Farms
118 Framingham Road, S0uthboro, MA
508-485-1680
This farm stand sells all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables. You can pick your own strawberries beginning mid-June. The patches are easy to get around with small children.