Green Bluff

Green Bluff is a charming agricultural area featuring over 30 family-run farms just 20 minutes north of Spokane, offering authentic u-pick experiences where kids can harvest strawberries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins, and more depending on the season. It's an ideal destination for teaching children where their food comes from while enjoying fresh air, farm animals, hayrides, and the satisfaction of filling their own baskets with delicious, just-picked fruit.

• ✓U-pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, and cherries depending on season
• ✓Farm stands selling fresh pies, jams, honey, and baked goods made on-site
• ✓Petting zoos, hayrides, and corn mazes at select farms during fall
• ✓Educational opportunities to learn about farming and where food comes from
• ✓Beautiful rural scenery with views of Mount Spokane

1. 1.Arrive early in the morning (within an hour of opening) for the coolest temperatures and fullest berry patches, especially on summer weekends
2. 2.Dress kids in old clothes that can get stained from berry juice, and bring sun hats, sunscreen, and closed-toe shoes for walking through fields
3. 3.Bring a cooler in your car to keep picked berries fresh, and pack water bottles and snacks as some farms have limited food options
4. 4.Stop at multiple farms rather than just one,each offers different fruits, activities, and experiences, and most provide free maps of the area
5. 5.Check individual farm websites before visiting as u-pick availability changes quickly based on weather and crop readiness

Visit on weekday mornings from June through October for the best u-pick experience with smaller crowds. Weekends are busier but offer more activities like live music and food vendors. September and October are particularly magical with fall harvest festivals, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes.

Each farm sets its own hours and u-pick pricing (typically pay by the pound or container). Most farms are cash-friendly though many now accept cards. Parking is free at individual farms but can fill up on busy fall weekends.

Peak seasons are June-July for berries, August-September for apples and peaches, and September-October for pumpkins and fall activities. Many farms close or have limited hours November through May. The Green Bluff Harvest Festival in late September is the area's biggest annual event with special activities across all participating farms.

Most Green Bluff farms have their own cafés or food stands selling items like berry pies, cinnamon rolls, and BBQ. For a sit-down meal, head back toward Spokane to Twigs Bistro in North Spokane (15 minutes away) which offers a kids menu and casual family atmosphere.