Strawberry picking day trips from Houston

8 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Houston in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 22 miles away. Near Houston the season usually runs February through May. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.

5 well-known strawberry farms near Houston

• Froberg's Farm
  Alvin · U-pick farm
  About 22 miles from downtown Houston
• Family Farms
  Plantersville · U-pick farm
  About 47 miles from downtown Houston
• Blessington Farms
  Simonton · U-pick farm
  Season: Mar-Nov
  About 37 miles from downtown Houston
• Gundermann Acres
  Wharton · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal - spring tulip and strawberry picking roughly Feb-May plus seasonal events
  About 55 miles from downtown Houston
• Atkinson Farms
  Spring · U-pick farm
  About 22 miles from downtown Houston

...and 3 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Houston - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go strawberry picking near Houston?

FarmScout lists 8 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown Houston. Well-known ones include Froberg's Farm in Alvin, Family Farms in Plantersville, Blessington Farms in Simonton.

When is strawberry picking season near Houston?

Near Houston, the season usually runs February through May. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Houston?

The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 22 miles from downtown Houston in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.