Find local Christmas tree farms in the New York metro area and head out to cut your own Christmas tree this holiday season. Cutting your own Christmas tree is a great family activity at Christmastime. There are Christmas tree farms in theNew York City area, including Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Southeast New York (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties). These cut-your-own farms have a selection of live Christmas trees and allow you to pick your own tree from its natural setting, cut it down, and cart it home. Most Christmas tree farms in the New York City area are slated to open on Thanksgiving weekend, but please call to confirm dates and availability before visiting.
SOUTHEAST NEW YORK
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Stuart’s Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
914-245-2784
Open Nov. 23 through Christmas Eve, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Handsaws and baling available. Wreaths, garland, and roping for sale. Bakery is open with hot and cold cider, fruit pies, fresh apple cider doughnuts, jams, and jellies.
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
914-245-5111
Open Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, 10am-4:30pm daily. Each family member gets a free cup of hot cider while you choose and cut your own tree. There is a farm market, bakery, and gift shop on site with roping, tree stands, and decorations for sale.
PUTNAM COUNTY
Hardwick Tree Farm
213 Wood St., Mahopac
845-528-5814
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, 9am-dusk weekends only. Saws and baling provided. Free hot cider and cookies.
ORANGE COUNTY
Emmerich Tree Farm
101 Sleepy Valley Road, Warwick
845-986-0151 (main); 973-332-1055 (cell)
Open Nov. 29-Christmas, 9am-5pm weekends only. Bailing available. Wagon rides to fields, hot chocolate and cookies by the bonfire. Wood-fired pizza by Vesuvius pizza. Wreaths for sale.
Graney Tree Farm
24 Lang Drive, Pine Bush
845-361-3022
Open late November through late December, Friday-Sunday 9am-dusk. Call to confirm availability before visiting.
Manza Family Farm
730 Route 211, Montgomery
845-692-4364
Open daily through Christmas Eve, 8am-5pm. Roping available. Pre-cut trees and wreaths for sale; gift shop on premises. Sled rides and pony rides on weekends from 11am-3pm (one free with each tree purchase). Santa and his elf on site during all December weekends from 11am-3pm. Free candy canes and coloring books for kids.
Pine View Farm
575 Jackson Ave., New Windsor
845-564-4111
Open Dec. 7-8, 9am-4pm. Five fields from which to choose a tree. Tools, baling, and assistance provided. Homemade wreaths and Christmas decorations for sale. Petting area with farm animals. Free candy canes and coloring books for kids.
Stone Oak Farm
207 Stony Bar Road, Slate Hill
845-355-4751
[email protected]
Open Nov. 30 through Christmas, 10am-dusk weekends only (other times by appointment). Barn with fireplace and free hot chocolate and candy canes for children. Fresh wreaths for sale.
DUTCHESS COUNTY
Abel’s Trees
435 N. Clove Road, Verbank
845-677-6395
Open Nov. 29 through Christmas, 9am-sunset weekends and Black Friday. Baling and handling assistance provided. Free hot chocolate and wagon rides to fields. Wreaths, tree stands, tree preservatives, and automatic tree-watering devices also available. Hot foods available for purchase. Cash and checks only. Saws available.
Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm
856 Route 199, Red Hook
845-758-8018
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, 8am-4pm daily. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Handmade decorated wreaths for sale. Farm map and discount coupon available on the website.
Bilmar Nurseries
26 Bilmar Blvd., Pleasant Valley
845-590-3337
Open Nov. 30 through Dec. 22, 9am-5pm weekends only; Nov. 29 through Dec. 13, 10am-6pm weekdays; Dec. 16-24, 10am-5pm. Hay wagon rides to and from the fields on weekends. Tools and baling provided.
Evergreen Farm
407 N. Tower Hill Road, Millbrook
845-677-3785
Open Nov. 23 through Dec. 22, Friday-Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm. Handsaws and free baling available. Pre-cut trees and fresh, handmade holiday wreaths are available for sale.
Fabulous Firs
664-702 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie
845-635-3206
Open Nov. 26 through Dec. 18, Thursday-Friday 12-4:30pm and weekends 9am-4:30pm (Nov. 29: 10am-4:30pm). Hay wagon rides to and from the fields on weekends. Tools and baling provided.
Hahn Farm
1697 Salt Point Turnpike (Route 115), Salt Point
845-266-3680
Open Nov. 23 through Dec. 21, 12-4:30pm weekdays and 9:30am-4:30pm weekends. Pre-cut trees also available. Rides to and from the fields provided (free on weekends). Families receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate with tree purchase (weekends only).
Plains View Farm
21 Freedom Road, Pleasant Valley
845-485-4277
[email protected]
Open every weekend until Christmas, 9am-dusk. Hand saws and a tractor pull hay ride available to take you up to the cut-your-own fields. New tree drilling machine and compatible stands offered so you're tree will be ready to assemble at home. Four tree balers and "elves" to help you tie your tree to your car. Visit the "kitchen" for hot cocoa, mulled cider, a warm, freshly baked cookies from Gramma Wade, who turns 102 this winter.
Primrose Hill Farm
203 Fiddlers Bridge Road, Staatsburg
845-889-4725
Open daily from 9am-4pm, Friday Nov. 29, 2013 through Wed. Dec. 24, 2013.
Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm
214 Route 308, Rhinebeck
845-876-8801
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, 10am-dusk weekdays and 9am-dusk weekends. Pre-cut trees are also available, as well as wreaths, kissing balls, and other holiday decorations. Custom-made creations upon request. Enjoy an outdoor fire, hot cider, roasted chestnuts, and doughnuts. Saws available.
Solvang Tree Farm
80 Bedell Road, Poughkeepsie
845-473-0224
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, Friday-Sunday 9am-4:30pm. Rope and baling provided; saws available. Pre-cut trees are also available. Small petting zoo, refreshment stand, and gift shop on site. Christmas boughs, wreaths, and garland available for purchase.
Wonderland Farm
191 White Schoolhouse Road, Rhinebeck
845-876-6760
Open weekends and Black Friday, beginning Nov. 23, until all 350 trees are sold, 9:30am-dusk daily. Saws and binding provided. Selection includes 6- to 14-foot-tall trees. Hot cider and cocoa for sale. Daily farm updates available on the “Wonderland Farm” Facebook page.
ULSTER COUNTY
Bell’s Christimas Trees
647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord
845-626-7849
Open Nov. 29 through Christmas Eve, 9:30am-dusk weekdays and 8am-dusk weekends (closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve). Tools and assistance provided. Pre-cut trees also available. Food available to purchase on weekends. Gift shop on premises. Handmade wreaths for sale.
Hardenburgh Christmas Tree Farm
206 Hardenburgh Road, Ulster Park
845-658-8894
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, 9am-dusk weekends only. Tractor rides to the tree fields. Tools and assistance provided. Pre-cut trees and handmade wreaths also available. Holiday and gift shop on premises.
Mountain Fresh Farms
282 Orchard Road, Highland
845-795-2260 (weekdays); 845-795-2728 (weekends)
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 15, by appointment only. Tools and assistance provided. Refreshments available. Hayrides and fire pit with make-your-own s’mores. Santa appearances throughout the day.
CONNECTICUT
Busy Acres Tree Farm
548 Quassapaug Road, Woodberry
203-263-4786
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 12-3:30pm weekdays and 9am-3:30pm weekends. Saws and twine provided. Tree carts provided to help transport your tree. Handmade wreaths also available. Cash or checks only.
Everett’s Corner Tree Farm
136 Sherwood Road, Easton
203-268-2508
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8, 14-15; 9am-dusk. Tools and assistance provided. Free bailing.
Jones Family Farm
606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton
203-929-8425
Open Nov. 23-24 for preseason tagging. Open for cut-your-own Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 9am-5:30pm daily. Arrive before 4pm if you plan on cutting your own with a provided saw. Twine and tree baling services available. Holiday decorations and traditional crafts and ornaments for sale. Refreshments available.
Maple Row Tree Farm
555 North Park Ave., Easton
203-261-9577
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 9am-4:30pm daily (closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve). Tree baling and assistance provided. Saws are provided or bring your own (no chainsaws allowed). Wreaths, roping, and tree stands available. Hayrides, crafts, refreshments, and gift store open on weekends. Pre-cut trees also available for sale.
Rose’s Berry Farm, LLC
295 Matson Hill Road, South Glastonbury
860-633-7467 or 860-633-6001
Open Nov. 16 through Dec. 23, Friday-Sunday 9am-4pm. Christmas shop with decorations, frozen pies, homemade jams, and hot chocolate. Assistance is provided in wrapping and loading the tree onto your car.
LONG ISLAND
Carter Christmas Tree Farm
123 N. Country Road, Miller Place
631-331-4699
Open Nov. 23 through Dec. 21, 9-4:30pm weekends only. Saws are provided or bring your own. Pre-tagging trees is available starting Nov. 23. Also offers tree-wrapping services.
Dart’s Christmas Tree Farm
2355 Main Bayview Road, Southold
631-765-4148
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 9am-5pm daily (closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve). Offers hayrides, hot chocolate, snacks, handmade wreaths, tree-cutting supplies, and friendly elves to cut and carry your tree for you. Visits from Santa on weekends.
Elwood Christmas Tree Farm
1500 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
631-368-8626
Opens after Thanksgiving; call for hours. Bring your own saw to cut your own tree, or the staff will cut one for you. Staff will also help you tie your tree to your car (no charge). Pre-cut trees also available.
Grandpa Tony’s Tree Farm
305 Weeks Ave., Manorville
516-639-3587
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 8am-4:30pm or dusk daily.
Matt’s Christmas Tree Farm
309 Weeks Ave., Manorville
631-874-6260
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 8am-4:30pm daily. Tools and assistance provided.
Mike’s Christmas Tree Farm
323 Weeks Ave., Manorville
631-874-3551
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 8am-4:30pm daily. Fresh wreaths also available. Tree wrapping and saws provided.
Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm
30105 Main Road, Cutchogue
631-734-8641
Open for the season (until inventory sells out), until 5pm daily; call to check availability. Tools and assistance provided. Santa appearances on weekends. Christmas shop on premises.
Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm
20685 Main Road, Mattituck
631-298-4619 or 631-298-4118
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 9am-5pm daily. Tools and assistance provided. Pre-cut trees, handmade wreaths, and crafts also available. Santa appearances on weekends, 12-5pm. Shamrock Express train rides and a fire pit to enjoy while you’re waiting for your ride. Complimentary cup of hot chocolate and bag of popcorn on weekends with any purchase. No pets allowed.
NEW JERSEY
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm
35 Orchardside Drive, Cranbury
609-799-1855
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 9am-5pm weekends only. Tools and assistance provided. Fresh plain or decorated wreaths and tree stands for sale. Leashed dogs allowed.
Simonson Farms
Two locations: 260 Dey Road and 120 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury
609-799-0140
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 23, weekdays 12-4:30pm (or dark) and weekends 9am-4:30pm (or dark). Saws provided and free netting is available. North Pole tent with Santa and crafts.
MORRIS COUNTY
Fleming Farms
55 Kings Highway, Long Valley
908-852-6996
Open weekends Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, 9am-4pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. Free netting available. Tree stands for sale. Free coloring book for kids. Hot chocolate available.
Hidden Pond Tree Farm
4 West Field Road, Mendham
973-865-6362
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 23, 9am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday. Pre-cut trees also available. All trees grown at the farm are pesticide free. Refreshments available. Free hay rides (weather permitting). Marshmallow roasting around the bonfire and free hot chocolate. Christmas shop with wreaths, greenery, centerpieces, and other decorations. After the first weekend, call for updates on availability before visiting.
Rolling Green Farm
61 Hacklebarney Road, Long Valley
908-879-7457
Open Nov. 23 through Dec. 21, 9am-4:30pm weekends only. Tools provided. Christmas shop on premises.
SUSSEX COUNTY
Country Heritage Farm
129 Plains Road, Augusta
973-875-5590
Call for 2013 dates and hours. Saws provided. Christmas shop with decorations, ornaments, wreaths, holly, tree stands, garland, and ornaments on site.
Giordano’s Tree Farm
350 Route 94 South, Newton
908-231-8847
Open Dec. 7-8, 14-15, and 21, 8:30am-dark. Saws and tree wrapping provided. Santa visits. Ten-foot trees available.
Holiday Tree Farm
44 Augusta Hill Road, Augusta
973-948-7488
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, 9am-5pm Friday-Sunday. Saws provided. Christmas shop on premises with wreaths for sale.
Shale Hills Farm
98 Pond School Road, Sussex
973-875-4231
Open Nov. 30 through Christmas, 9:30am-dark weekends only. Pre-cut trees also available. Santa appearances throughout the day. Christmas movies in the hayloft and a petting zoo full of animals in the barn.
Stonerow Tree Farm
242 Wykertown Road, Branchville
973-875-6399
Open Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, 9am-4pm weekends only. Santa visits 12pm-3pm. Tools provided or bring your own saw. Christmas shop on site with refreshments.
WARREN COUNTY
Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm
71 Jackson Valley Road, Washington
908-835-0557
Open Nov. 29 through Christmas, 9am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday. Tools provided. Wagon rides and hot cider or hot chocolate provided on weekends.
Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm
249 County Road 519, Belvidere
908-475-4508
Open Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, 8am-4:30pm daily. Country gift shop with holiday decorations open 9am-4:30pm weekends only. Hayrides on weekends only, weather permitting.
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