Amazing Places to See Sunflowers in New Jersey

Updated for 2022!

Sunshine at your fingertips at New Jersey Farms!

Sunflowers are regal plants as they tower over us with their bright disposition. Who can resist smiling when they see a sunflower? Well, at Mommy University, we certainly can’t which is why last year and this year we visited locations that offered sunflowers.

We have already discussed why sunflowers are beneficial to see and since New Jersey offers many amazing opportunities, we wanted to let you know about some of them. From tours to scavenger hunts, farms in the Garden State offer children wonderful experiences. So, please take advantage of them. (Sunflowers have a short period of time that they can be appreciated so it is best to check with the location you plan to visit as their peak times might have passed.)

Amazing Places to See Sunflowers in NJ

Alstede Farms, Chester

Alstede Farms not only offers pick your own for many fruits and vegetables they also contain petting zoo, farm activities, and sunflowers! They have two opportunities for sunflowers: a maze and pick your own. The sunflower maze is included with general admission, and you can cut your own sunflowers for an additional fee. You can also enjoy Sunset with Sunflowers on select weekend evenings.

Donaldson Farm, Hackettstown

If you are looking for a relaxing tour of a sunflower farm that will entice you with educational facts and history of farming, then head over to Donaldson Farms. Located in Warren County, the sunflowers are spread over 30 acres. Tours are offered at optimal times for photography and guests receive farm fresh fruit and water. Children can also participate in a safari hunt for pollinators.

Happy Day Farm, Manalapan

It is obvious to see how this farm obtained its name Happy Day Farm! The 2 acre sunflower farm might be what attracts you to visiting this uplifting space, but when you stop by, make sure to check out the popular blueberry and raspberry picking too! Admission is $17/person.

Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge

Five acres in Holland Ridge Farms will be dedicated to sunflowers beginning September 23! The Fall Flower Festival offers photo ops, pony rides, food trucks, feeding zoo, and all things sunflowers. Tickets are $13/person. You can add this destination to your bucket list of places to see sunflowers!

Johnson’s Corner Farm, Medford

Located in Medford, Johnson’s Corner Farm offers a Summer Sunflower Celebration beginning in late July. Guests can enjoy hayrides, flower picking, and a fun sunflower maze. Don’t forget to stop at their ice cream parlor while you’re there!

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, Jobstown

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm is impressive in the vast quantity of items they grow which does include pick your own sunflowers! Once you are done picking sunflowers, your kids might want to indulge in the petting zoo or the free play area. This is a farm that might be a full day excursion. Now through August, 12 acres of sunflowers is available for cut your own on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays as part of their Park & Pick program.

Sussex County Sunflower Maze, Sandyston

Sussex County Sunflower Maze, located in Sandyston, offers a kid’s scavenger hunt where they are tasked with locating different items. There is also a butterfly native pollinator meadow. In the past, photographers have been invited to special hours on specific dates so check on their Facebook page.

Ort Farms. Long Valley

Located in Long Valley, Ort Farms is known for their fall fun, but they also offer a gorgeous sunflower field beginning in late August. Guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the field while taking gorgeous pictures. You can also pick your own flower to take home. Make sure to check their calendar for fun and exciting events as well!

Stony Hill Farms, Chester

Head to gorgeous Chester, NJ to enjoy 2.5 acres of beautiful sunflowers at the Sunflower Festival at Stony Hill Farms. One field is for pictures and walking around while the second field is for cutting your own sunflowers. Families can also enjoy other farm activities such as live music, a playground, and delicious homemade ice cream.

Tranquility Farms, Andover

Tranquility Farms, located in Andover, offers a gorgeous sunflower field that guests can admire all day. Guests can cut their own for $1/flower. While there, make sure to explore the other beautiful flowers as well as enjoy some delicious homemade ice cream. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events!

VonThun Farms, Washington

Located in beautiful Washington, NJ, VonThun Farms offers an amazing 6 acre Sunflower Trail that the entire family can enjoy. Guests can take pictures as well as cut their own sunflowers. The maze is open every day 10am-5pm. After exploring the sunflower trail, families can take hayride around the farm, see the barnyard animals or stop by the farmer’s market!

Tip: Be warned sunflowers attract butterflies and bees (a lot of bees). If there is an allergic reaction to bees, please note that sunflower farms are pretty expansive, so bring medication!

There are other locations in New Jersey to see sunflowers; however, we have compiled this list based on the ability to see sunflowers as well as educational activities that children may enjoy. At Mommy University, we enjoy the hidden benefits of visiting sunflowers as well as supporting local businesses that are at the heart of our state which are farms!

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