Strawberry Farm

What’s better than devouring the freshest fruit of the season? Picking your own at a nearby farm is both satisfying and a whole lot of fun. For a full family day out that ends with a basket full of deliciousness, pack up the kids and head out for some strawberry picking in NY. It’s one of the best summer activities for kids in New York. The red beauties start to appear, ripe and ready, some time around late May or early June. Farms from Hudson Valley to Long Island offer pick-your-own (PYO) options, though each may handle things differently. Some provide containers while others allow you to bring your own. Some charge a flat fee, some charge by the pound. Whatever approach they take, you’re guaranteed sweet, delicious strawberries to take home and turn into pie, shortcake or some other treat (or just eat them on their own).Y