Where to pick strawberries on the North Fork
Plucking a still-warm-from-the-sun, field-grown strawberry from the earth is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Best of all, the activity can be enjoyed by children (of every age!) and adults alike. With plenty of North Fork U-pick strawberry fields to choose from, we’ve taken the legwork out and curated a strawberry U-pick guide with a kid-centric spin, of course.
410 Sound Ave., Mattituck
Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., last entry at 5:30 p.m.
$9/person, includes picking container
But also: The cutest ice cream shack, picnic area, and U-pick sugar snap peas
28700 Main Rd., Cutchogue
Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$8.50/quart, no entry fee
But also: Apple cider donuts and other freshly baked goods
652 Peconic Bay Blvd., Jamesport
Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also open some Tuesdays, call to confirm, 631-722-5100)
$12/quart, no entry fee
But also: Kids’ play area complete with tree swings and trucks
812 Sound Ave., Calverton
Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$5.75/pound, no entry fee, cash only, ATM on-site
But also: Chance of blueberry and raspberry U-pick in late June
6242 Middle Country Rd., Wading River
U-pick open Saturday and Sunday starting 6/15, 10 a.m. last admission at 4 p.m.
U-pick field admission costs $11.95/person, cost of strawberries is TBD
But also: Strawberry Jamboree Family Fun select weekends in June, more here
758 Edwards Ave., Calverton
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$5.75/pound, no entry fee
But also: Wooden play structures and picnic tables