From strawberry picking to U-pick blueberries, there are plenty of awesome places to take the family and experience what it's (literally) like to eat from farm-to-table. Check out our kid-friendly favorites here.
LessThis certified organic farm rests on 100 acres of stunning land and is the epitome of the Sauvie Island strawberry picking. Proud of their sustainable farming practices, this U-Pick option grows over 70 varieties of berries, fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, herbs and more. As if that wasn't cool enough, Bella Organic is 100% run on solar energy, making it an ultra-green stop for the eco-conscious.
This Hillsboro farm specializes in “no-spray” berries, and they grow over 20 varieties of them, including unique offerings like Tayberries and Loganberries. With a growing season that starts early and ends late, you can go picking from early June (when strawberries will be ripe) through September and they even have an apple orchard!
Located on picturesque Sauvie Island, Columbia Farms has over 80 acres with more than 15 varieties of berries. The farm practices thoughtful growing practices like integrated pest management and crop rotation so you can feel good about letting your little berry picker take bites. This farm offers the following berries throughout the summer as they come in season: strawberries, blueberries, boysenberries, marionberries, raspberries, black caps and even some veggies.
Topaz Farm is another awesome Sauvie Island strawberry picking spot for families who love the island life. Along with strawberries, you'll also find that this cool spot hosts the Sauvie Island Farmers Market and even has farm to plate dinners! They not only have acres of u-pick berry fields, but you'll also find cute farm animals to pet and a large farm stand with farm grown and local produce and artisan food items.
This family-run farm south of Portland is a sweet escape from the bustle of Sauvie Island. The strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in the early season give way to boysenberries and marionberries later on.
The Original Pumpkin Patch offers so much more than just pumpkins. It's a great spot to pick strawberries too. You'll also have an opportunity to visit the Big Red Animal Barn, which typically has goats, rabbits, and perhaps a turkey or peacock or two.