Where to go to put the littles to work!
Looking for a family activity that doesn’t cost very much and teaches kids about where food grows? Spend a morning at a U Pick Farm in Central Florida. Blueberry season generally opens around April and lasts a couple months. Strawberries have a very brief season happening now through April, so don’t miss them!
Blueberry Farms:
- A Patch of Blue, LLC 2316 Carrington Dr Orlando, Florida 32807
- Beck Brothers Blueberries 12500 Overstreet Rd Windermere, Florida 34786
- Blueberry Hill Farm 5000 Berry Groves Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
- Claire Berries Blueberry Farm 18751 Lake Pickett Rd, Orlando, Florida 32820
- King Grove Organic Farm 19714 County Road 44A Eustis, Florida 32736
Strawberry Farms:
- Bekemeyer Family Farms 1055 E Story Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Oak Haven Farms 32418 Avington Rd, Sorrento, FL 32776
- Pappy’s Patch U-Pick Strawberries (also has blueberries)
700 Florida Ave Oviedo, Florida 32765
If those aren’t the jam in your house (some dad humor- deal with it!), here are some Peach Pickin’ farms with fruit that is also currently in season:
Peach Farms:
- Bekemeyer Family Farm 1055 E. Story Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Deer Park Peaches6900 Kempfer Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34773
- Graham’s U Pick Peaches 14803 Lake Yale Rd Umatilla, FL 32784
- Premium Peach LLC3920 Packard Ave Saint Cloud, Florida 34772
Packing List:
- Water- for drinking and to wash off any fruit your little ones might want to shove in their mouth before getting back home.
- Sunscreen and UV protective clothing.
- Bug repellent.
- Clothes and shoes that can get messy and dirty.
- Extra wipes to clean hands that have been rooting around in all the nature.
- If you have a long drive, or aren’t’ returning home right away, bring a cooler to keep the fruit fresh in your car.
Pro Tip:
- Those baskets fill up fast. You’ll be shocked when you go to weigh in how much you’ve picked! When you get home, portion out your fruit into small baggies and freeze them. They last for a long time and will be great for smoothies and other recipes.
Plus check out our list of Farmers Markets for days you want fresh produce that’s ready to grab and go!
