Despite being a big city, there are many farms in Jacksonville where you can take the family to pick berries, enjoy nature, or visit with animals.
If you’re interested in picking strawberries or blueberries, there are lots of great farms in Jacksonville where you can do that. Strawberry season is usually in February through March and blueberry season starts in late spring and continues through the summer.
If you want to take the kids to see some animals, then there are lots of great farms for that. Kids can feed goats and ducks, and ride horses all here in North Florida.
Whether you’re looking to visit a local farm in Jacksonville for that perfect pumpkin, or you’d prefer a closer to home option for the kids, there are plenty of spots to choose from. Check out a few of our favorite destinations for a pumpkin patch the whole family will enjoy. Amazing Grace Family Farms – …
If you’re a fan of strawberry u-pick season here in Jacksonville, then you’re going to love blueberry picking in North Florida. While you need to drive out of town for most of the strawberry farms, Jacksonville actually is home to several locations where you can pick your own blueberries. Blueberry picking makes a great day …
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Along with picking blueberries, strawberry season is one of our favorite times of year, and while there are no farms right in Jacksonville, there are several spots for strawberry picking in North Florida. Strawberry picking makes a great day trip with the kids. Just be sure to check the farm for u-pick availability before you …
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I always look forward to April in Northeast Florida, the mornings are still cool, the days are longer, warmer yet the humidity hasn’t crept in yet. Perfect weather for exploring local farms and blueberry picking. Recently we discovered a new to us farm to pick berries at, Towers Family Farms in Palatka, Florida. Located about one hour …
Have you ever wanted to cut down your own Christmas tree? For some families, this annual tradition is one of their favorites. You may think that choosing and cutting down your own tree is just for those living in northern climates, surely this isn’t a Florida thing. But, it is! Selecting your own tree to …