The Best Sunflower Fields Near Boston
When:
Friday, Aug 08, 2025 9:00a -
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 8:00p
Friday, Aug 08, 2025 9:00a -
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 8:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Date Idea, Farms, Good for Groups, Kid Friendly
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-best-sunflower-fields-near-boston
Sunflower season in New England usually starts in mid to late August and lasts only a couple of weeks. This year most farms are expecting blooms in late August and early September, but some have already begun to see yellow sunflowers popping up. Here are the most picturesque sunflower fields nearish to Boston to help you catch the bloom while it lasts 🌻📸
Where: Newbury, MA | 35.7 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Early September
Info: The originator of the New England sunflower experience, Colby Farm, is expecting their 2025 bloom in early September. The farm is a short Lyft/Uber ride or a 40-minute walk from the Newburyport commuter rail station.
2) Verrill Farm Sunflower Field
Where: Concord, MA | 23.2 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Early September
Info: The Verrill Farm's sunflowers are expected to bloom early September 2025 and will be available for pick-your-own visits.
3) Ward's Berry Farm Sunflower Maze
Where: Sharon, MA | 27.5 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Late August
Info: PYO sunflowers are ready, and the sunflower maze is expected to open at the end of August. Explore Ward’s Berry Farm’s full-acre sunflower maze, complete with hidden photo spots and a lookout for stunning views.
4) School Street Sunflowers Bloom
Where: Ipswich, MA | 32.1 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Mid August
Info: This 5-acre sunflower field in Ipswich is expected to peak from mid August through Labor Day Weekend and all the way until the end of September.
5) Sunflower Spectacular at The Garden at Elm Bank
Where: Wellesley, MA | 18.8 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Right now
Info: Wander through beautiful blooms at the Sunflower Spectacular at The Garden at Elm Bank, home to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Enjoy, photograph, and cut sunflowers, then explore the rest of the gardens on the property.
6) Elliot Farm Sunflower Bloom
Where: Lakeville, MA | 41.9 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Right now
Info: The Elliot Farm's sunflower field is free to enter, each guest is just required to purchase one flower. You can pick your own sunflowers for $2 per stem.
7) Simcock Farm Sunflower Maze
Where: Swansea, MA | 48.7 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Early September
Info: Simcock Farm's sunflower maze is predicted to open late summer, with friendly farm animals to greet visitors. In late September, enjoy “Fall Fun on the Farm” with pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and the beloved “Spooky Sundae” nights.
8) Butterfly Farm Sunflower Bloom
Where: Lincoln, RI | 51.5 miles from Downtown
Peak bloom status: Right now
Info: Butterfly Farm's annual Sunflower Fest happens every Saturday and Sunday from August 9th to August 24th. Pick your own sunflowers and other blooms from the farm’s giant flower field, browse local vendor stalls, enjoy rotating food trucks, and stock up on farm-fresh produce and meat.
