Lakeland Fresh Farms

Lakeland Fresh Farms offers families an authentic farm experience where kids can pick their own fruits and vegetables throughout the growing season. This working farm combines hands-on agricultural activities with a welcoming farm market, giving children the opportunity to learn where their food comes from while enjoying the outdoors. With its perfect 5-star rating and budget-friendly prices, it's a local favorite for memorable family outings.

• ✓Pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins depending on the season
• ✓Farm market with fresh produce, baked goods, and local products
• ✓Educational experience learning about where food comes from
• ✓Wide open spaces for kids to explore and burn energy
• ✓Family-friendly fall activities during pumpkin season

1. 1.Arrive early in the morning when fruits are cool and fresh, and before the midday heat sets in during summer months.
2. 2.Wear closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen and hats, as much of the farm is in open fields with little shade.
3. 3.Bring your own containers or wagon if you plan to pick large quantities, though the farm does provide baskets.
4. 4.Check their Facebook page or call ahead to see what's ripe for picking before you visit, as availability changes weekly.
5. 5.Let kids carry their own small basket so they stay engaged and feel ownership over their harvest.

Weekday mornings during peak harvest seasons (June for strawberries, September for apples, October for pumpkins) offer the best selection and smallest crowds. Weekends can get busy but have a festive atmosphere that many families enjoy.

Pricing is budget-friendly with pay-by-the-pound picking rates. Free parking is available on-site. The farm market offers pre-picked produce and local goods if picking isn't your thing.

Open seasonally from late spring through fall, typically May through October. Strawberry season runs June through early July, apple picking peaks in September, and pumpkin season is in October. Best to call or check online for current picking availability and exact opening dates each year.

Walter's Family Restaurant (comfort food and breakfast) is just a few miles away and very kid-friendly, or grab pizza at Geno's Pizza & Grill in downtown New Baltimore for a casual family meal.