The Best Sunflower Fields Near Boston
When:
Monday, Aug 05, 2024 9:00a -
Monday, Sep 30, 2024 8:00p
Monday, Aug 05, 2024 9:00a -
Monday, Sep 30, 2024 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
Info: The originator of the New England sunflower experience, Colby Farm, is expecting their 2024 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
Info: The Verrill Farm's sunflower fields began blooming in late July and are available for pick-your-own visits now.
3) Ward's Berry Farm Sunflower Maze
Where: Sharon, MA | 27.5 miles from Downtown
Info: Explore Ward’s Berry Farm’s first ever sunflower maze, a full acre of blooms with hidden photo spots and a lookout point for stunning views. Peak bloom ends around August 25, but you can still enjoy the experience for less after that.
4) School Street Sunflowers Bloom
Where: Ipswich, MA | 32.1 miles from Downtown
Info: This 5-acre sunflower field in Ipswich is expected to peak from mid August through Labor Day Weekend and mid September.
5) Elliot Farm Sunflower Bloom
Where: Lakeville, MA | 41.9 miles from Downtown
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.
6) Simcock Farm Sunflower Maze
Where: Swansea, MA | 48.7 miles from Downtown
Info: Simcock Farm's sunflower maze will soon be open, they’re expecting early September will be full bloom for the maze.
7) Butterfly Farm Sunflower Bloom
Where: Lincoln, RI | 51.5 miles from Downtown
Info: Butterfly Farm's annual Sunflower bloom began in late August and is expected to continue through early September. The farm also features local vendors, farm-fresh produce, and cut sunflowers ready for purchase.
8) Sunflower Spectacular at The Garden at Elm Bank
Where: Wellesley, MA | 18.8 miles from Downtown
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.
