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Tips:

  • If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website or Facebook page. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
  • ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO - many farms have closed in the past year, and of course, we won't know until the season starts and we find they aren't open! Call to confirm their supply, their hours and whether they have trees, are allowing choose-and-cut or just precut trees; and which attractions or winter activities are available. All three can change during the short Christmas season, due to weather, demand and the farmer's business conditions! Farms get sold, shut down or run out of trees, and they don't all update me every day, let alone every year. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here !
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Updates for March 2024

March 2024:

After Christmas, click here to find how how and where to easily recycle or dispose of your Christmas tree! And to recycle used, broken or old Christmas lights and electronics See this page for local options to easily recycle your Christmas holiday lights

When should you take the Christmas tree, lights and decorations down? See this page for traditions and standards

In March, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt - (www.EasterEggHuntsAndEasterEvents.org) . It's the ONLY website that is updated every Easter for all Easter Egg hunts in the U.S.

Christmas tree farms, lots and activities, sorted by county

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Becker County

Big Stone County

Clay County

Douglas County

  • Piepho's Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, Santa visitsSanta visits -check their website for dates and hours, trees baled, saws provided, bonfires, free hot cider,
    Piepho Lane, Alexandria, MN 56308. Phone: 320-491-9444. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekends after Thanksgiving 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: From Alexandria - 5 miles east on highway 27 to county road 17. Take right on to Piepho Lane. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Christmas tree varieties:
    You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, White Pine.
    You Choose and We cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, White Pine.
    Living, rooted tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce.

Grant County

Hubbard County

  • Chippewa National Forest Christmas Tree Permit - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut,
    Supervisor's Office, 200 Ash Avenue NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633. Phone: 218-335-8600. This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Chippewa National Forest! Christmas tree cutting on the Chippewa National Forest has been a holiday tradition for many years. Many families begin their holiday season by cutting their own Christmas tree from the national forests. All you need is a $5.00 permit, sharp axe, thermos of cocoa and a little patience. Away from the holiday rush, families discover the peace of the forest surrounded by winter white. Buy permits online here.

Otter Tail County

  • Cupkie Christmas Village - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, saws available, free shaking & baling, horse-drawn sleigh rides, wagon rides, Santa visitsSanta visits -check their website for dates and hours, bonfire, apple cider, coloring books. wreaths, garland, swags, children's entertainment area. .
    P.O. Box 243, Perham, MN. Phone: 218-346-6164.Email: [email protected]. Open: November 15 to Christmas. Directions: From Perham on Hwy 10 take Hwy 78 south to County Rd 14, go west about 500 yards on left. Santa and sleigh rides on Thanksgiving weekend and the two following weekends. Call for activities schedule. Open year-round & daily November to Dec, choose & cut or pre-cut trees, Our 43-acre farm offers many varieties of spruces, firs, pines, and exotics for choose and cut Christmas trees, as well as some pre-cut choices. Our trees are fresh and fragrant, beautifully shaped each year. Sleds are available to pull the children to the field to find the family Christmas tree. We provide saws and will shake and bale and tie your tree to your vehicle. We offer a bonfire, free gourmet food sampling, and many other concessions, so join us for lunch! On select weekends we have train rides, visits with Santa, pony rides, a straw pyramid to climb on, and live reindeer! Our gift shop is open year round for those who do their Christmas shopping early!
    Christmas tree varieties:
    You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, White Spruce, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce.
    PreCut varieties: Fraser Fir,
  • Plants Beautiful Nursery - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Wreaths and garland, free horse drawn sleigh rides with purchase
    15927 County Hwy 42, Parkers Prairie, MN. Phone: 800-451-7623. Email: [email protected]. Open: November 20th to Christmas. Directions: In Parkers Prairie turn by the bank, go east on County Rd 42, go 8 miles. Make plans to visit and bring the whole family, take a sleigh ride, have the kids sit with Santa, grab a hot dog or brat we have available to roast from our local meat market and sit around the campfire, or shop for gifts in our 2500 sq. ft. Christmas Shop, all handicapped accessible with indoor bathroom. Select from Frasier Fir Trees in our Greenhouse or drive into our tree fields with 6 different varieties up to 20'. Our full service tree processing makes choosing & transporting your tree safe and convenient. FREE HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH OR WAGON RIDES WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE (2019 dates: Nov. 29th, 30th, Dec 1st, 7th, 8th 14th & 15th; Rides Continuously From 10:30 am to 5:30p.m. 15 minute Rides.)
    Visit Santa (12 pm to 4pm) on these 2019 dates: Nov. 29th, 30th, Dec 1st, 7th, 8th 14th & 15th. Photographer Available for Photos (all day)
    Call for Reservations of a Personal Group Sleigh or Wagon Ride.
    Christmas tree varieties:
    You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Frosty Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce

Pope County

  • Evergreen Park: A Christmas Tree Co. - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Hay rides, Santa appearances
    230 17th Ave NW, Glenwood, MN 56334. Phone: (320) 760-2740. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving from 10 am to 5 pm; other Fridays from 4 pm to 7 pm; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm; and weekdays by appointment or by the honor system. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check . They have a shaker to shake any loose needles out of the tree before you bring it home. There is a little cabin with a fireplace, hot cider and Christmas cookies. Click here for our Facebook page. Santa makes an appearance on one day in December. We also have handmade wood Christmas decor.​ Take a walk through our fields, pre-tag your favorite tree and arrange to cut it when you're ready. You also have the option to purchase a pre-cut tree and pick it up at a convenient time.
    Christmas tree varieties:
    You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Black Hills Spruce

     (UPDATED: November 14, 2021 JBS) (UPDATED: November 20, 2018) (ADDED: December 03, 2017, Suggested by a visitor)
    A visitor writes on December 03, 2017: "Very nice people, neatly groomed area, and beautiful, well-trimmed trees. "
  • Riverpine Christmas Trees - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), Christmas wreaths, Santa visitsSanta visits -check their website for dates and hours, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, sleigh rides, winter wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    26887 State Hwy. 104, Glenwood, MN 56334. Phone: 320-278-3725. Email: [email protected]. Directions: 13 miles south of Glenwood on State highway 104. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October, November, December. Open: Weekends after Thanksgiving 10 am until dark; Weekdays by appointment; October Tag A Tree (2nd weekend in October): 10 am until dark. Payment: Cash, Check. (updated: 12/07/07, A)
    Christmas tree varieties:
    You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Red Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
    PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Red Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
    Living, rooted tree varieties: Balsam Fir.

Stevens County

Todd County

  • Cornerstone Pines LLC - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, Santa visitsSanta visits -check their website for dates and hours, Christmas decorations, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, sleigh rides, winter wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
    19180 281st Ave, Grey Eagle, MN 56336. Phone: 320-732-3299. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Long Prairie: - Take US highway 287 6.5 miles East to 281st Avenue - Go South on 281st Avenue 3/4 mile From Grey Eagle: - Take US highway 287 6.5 miles Northwest to 190th Street. - Go West on 190th Street to 281st Avenue - Go North on 281st Avenue 1/4 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Tagging event October 23, 2010: 10 am to 6 pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. 2019 Santa Visits: Visit Santa in his workshop or write a letter to Santa and drop it in his mailbox.
    Santa will be here 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on the following dates:
    Saturday, November 30, 2019
    Sunday, December 1, 2019
    Saturday, December 7, 2019
    Sunday, December 8, 2019
    Saturday, December 14, 2019
    Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides: Weekend rides & private reservations. Sledding Hill: Bring your own sled or tube. Gift Shop. Handmade goods and local honey

    Christmas tree varieties:
    You-Choose and You-Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Fraser-Balsam Cross, White Pine, Scotch Pine, Meyer Spruce, White Spruce.
    You Choose and We cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Fraser-Balsam Cross, White Pine, Scotch Pine, Meyer Spruce, White Spruce.
    PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, White Spruce, and other varieties (call!).

Traverse County

Wadena County

Wilkin County

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