Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of Northern Minneapolis and Northern Suburbs's choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. Some listings are for tree farms, others are tree lots, and some only offer hay rides, sleigh rides or other winter events. READ EACH LISTING to know what each facility offers. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, please email me!

Tips:

• If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
• ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO 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 I have no way of knowing, because I can't call or visit every farm every month, let alone every day. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here! DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM BY PHONE OR EMAIL!
• And please tell the farmer you visit in Northern Minneapolis and Northern Suburbs that you found their farm here! I need the farmers to realize that you found them here so that they will keep their information up to date!

• To find fruit and vegetable pick-you-own farms, click here.
• Crop availability / harvest schedule for fruit and vegetables, click here
• To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities, click here.

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Listings:

Anoka County

• Hansen Tree Farm - Free: shaking & baling, wagon rides, kid’s log cabin play area. Assistance to load or cut your tree, saws & twine provided. Gift Shop & Gallery, Wreaths-garland-swags, tree bags & stands
  7440 Alpine Drive NW, Ramsey, MN. Phone: 651-247-1952. Directions: U. S. Hwy 10 to Ramsey Blvd (between Anoka & Elk River), north 1½ miles on Ramsey Blvd to Alpine Drive NW, left ¼ mile. Open: Day after Thanksgiving, Friday Saturday Sunday, until Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce
• Rum River Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Wreaths, tree stands, Santa, petting zoo. Free: sleigh rides with horses, coloring books, candy canes. Call for dates and times for horses & Santa. Tree shaking and bailing. A great experience for all!
  21050 Lake George Blvd. N. W., Anoka, MN. Phone: 763-753-4595. Email: info@cutyourown.com. Directions: US 10 to Round Lake Blvd (#9), North 10 miles. Open: Day after Thanksgiving
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
  Comment from a visitor, December 4, 2007: "My sister said she and her kids go here every year from the cities and love it!  They get a beautiful Christmas tree and the farm has a petting zoo too!"

Benton County

• Golden Nursery - Wreaths, Precut trees Christmas trees, heated building, free baling
  15621 5th Ave NW, Rice, MN. Phone: 320-393-2155. Directions: 2 ½ miles east of Hwy 10’s flashing light on County Rd 12, 1 mile north on County Rd 56. Open: November 20th to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
• Grandpa Noel's Christmas Tree Farm -
  Duelm Rd. NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379-9647. I have no more information about this farm.
• Hinkemeyer's Tree Farm - Shaking, baling, Gift and Craft Shop, free hayrides on weekends. Free candy canes, tie-down ropes, use of saw & sled. Wreaths, swags and roping
  12675 22nd Ave NE, Rice, MN. Phone: 320-393-2854. Directions: 5 miles east of Rice on County. Rd 2 (10 miles north of St. Cloud on Hwy 10). Open: November 20th to Christmas.  9 to 7 daily.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, White Spruce.

Chisago County

• Erickson Brothers Tree Farm - Gift Shop, Precut trees Christmas trees, Model Train Display, tree stands, shaker, baling, wreaths, garland
  19994 North Lake Blvd., Shafer, MN. Phone: 651-465-3039. Email: viking@scc.net. Directions: From Twin Cities: I-35 north to Hwy 8 east (Forest Lake), continue on Hwy 8 until 1/8 mile past Hwy 95. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
• Pinehaven Farm - precut Christmas trees, wreaths and garland
  28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092. Phone: 651.462.1704. Directions: Located 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities, on the frontage road just off of interstate 35 in Wyoming, MN. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: Check Pinehaven Farms website for current scheduled festivals, dates and times. (Closed Mondays during Tree Season, mid-November to just before Christmas) Payment: Cash, only. Christmas trees and holiday gifts, Grandpa's Farm Antiques. You can find your favorite tree, visit the Gift Shop which features fresh wreaths and garland in addition to other holiday gift items, take a family photo with a festive background, and make your own family "Campfire Memories" at one of the private campfire sites. Enjoy our favorite Pumpkin Pie recipe. Check out the tips to take care of your real tree. And don't forget to print the valuable coupon for a discount on your Christmas Tree!
• St. Croix Floral - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Bailing, Horse drawn Hayrides, Wreaths, Roping, refreshments (Just across the border in Wisconsin!)
  1257 State Rd 35, St. Croix Falls, WI. Phone: 715-483-3757. Directions: From Hwy 8 in St. Croix Falls - take Hwy 87 (Main street of SC Falls) north of SC Falls 6.6 miles to Beede Lake Trail. Go right (east) 1 mile, go left (north) 300' to Farm entrance. Open: Saturday and Sunday November 26 & 27, December 3 & 4, December 10 & 11.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir.

Hennepin County

• B & J Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, trees tied, tree shaking provided, saws provided, winter hay rides, bonfires, free hot chocolate, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms
  9419 Highway 95, Princeton, MN 55371. Phone: 612-390-4117. Email: info@bandjtreefarm.com. Open: Everyday from 9 am to 5 pm starting the day after Thanksgiving. Directions: From Princeton drive 5 miles east on Highway 95. We are on the left. From Cambridge drive approximately 13 miles west on Highway 95. We are on the right. Bring the whole family! Plenty of Christmas trees to choose from; Any size tree - same price! $35 includes tax! On Weekends - bonfires, free hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes, and popcorn; On Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm enjoy free hay rides! We also have wreaths, garland, stands and more!. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce,
  (ADDED: November 22, 2010): (UPDATED: November 23, 2010) :
• B&J Trees - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, trees bagged, trees baled,
  6400 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423. Phone: 320-267-3350. Alternate Phone: 612.801.1741. Email: Trent@bjTrees.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9am to 9pm at Eden Prairie Center, Richfield Farmers Market and Knollwood Mall Friday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, Rogers Truck Load Sale. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Fresh Trees Direct From Grower 4 Metro Locations Available: Eden Prairie Center: In JC Penny parking Lot St Louis Park: Knollwood Mall Richfield: Veterans Park, 6400 Portland Rogers: 101 & Broadway.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, White Fir (Concolor Fir), Fraser Fir, Red Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, White Spruce.
  You Choose and We cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, White Fir (Concolor Fir), Fraser Fir, Red Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
  (UPDATED: November 08, 2009)
• Rum River Tree Farm - Wreaths, tree stands, Santa, petting zoo. Free: sleigh rides with horses, coloring books, candy canes. Call for dates and times for horses & Santa. Tree shaking and bundling. A great experience for all!
  21050 Lake George Blvd. N. W., Anoka, MN. Phone: 763-753-4595. Email: info@cutyourown.com. Directions: US 10 to Round Lake Blvd (#9), North 10 miles. Open: Day after Thanksgiving  to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
• Hidden Ponds Trees for Christmas -
  Now permanently closed (UPDATED: 12/03/2011)
• TEC Christmas Trees - Wreaths, roping, custom-cut trees
  Osseo, MN. Phone: 763-425-7577. Email: tectrees@aol.com. Directions: From Anoka take Hwy 47 north to Isanti Hwy 8 (261st Ave NW) turn west on County Rd 8, 1 ¼ miles. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas. , Weekends Only
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce.

Isanti County

• AMP Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, saws provided
  4350 313th Ave NW, Cambridge, MN 55008. Phone: 763-689-9206. Open: Just after Thanksgiving till Christmas, call for hours. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only..  (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: December 19, 2010)
  A visitor writes on December 19, 2010: "We have been there when they pipe Christmas music in. They will help provide rope, saw, and give out candy canes at the end. Great family run business -VERY gifted in pruning because 99% of their trees are perfect. One price for any tree on their large farm"
• Anderson Tree Farm - Cut your own Christmas Trees, Garland, Wreaths
  Isanti, MN. Phone: (763) 444-4118. Open: Seasonal Hours.  Directions: Located Five miles north of St. Francis on Hwy. 47, or 11 miles west of Isanti on Cty. Road 5 (follow signs). Quality handmade wreaths and garland (orders taken).
• Broken tree Horse and Harness Inc. - NO Christmas trees! - Instead: Horse drawn wagon, carriage and sleigh rides, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
  Isanti, Isanti, MN 55040. Phone: 763-444-6254. Email: brokentree@writeme.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Horse drawn wagon, carriage and sleigh rides serving central Minnesota and surrounding areas. Scenic country rides from our farm or custom rides from your choice of location. Open year round. We can accommodate birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, engagements and dinner rides.
  (ADDED: October 04, 2011)
• Green Forest Tree Farm - pre-cut Christmas trees, Choose and cut Christmas trees.
  8000 269 Avenue NE, Stacy, MN 55079 Phone: (651) 462-2469. Email: cory@pursuitmanagement.net.
  Comment from a visitor, December 8, 2007: "It is very non-commercial (which we like) there was a warming shed with complimentary hot apple cider available.  However they didn't have a restroom.  They had pre-cut trees that you could buy at varying prices based on the particular species. Their cut-your-own trees were all one very modest price, regardless of height or species. They net the trees and help you tie them to your vehicle.  We found a lovely tree and were very pleased with the experience."
• Pinestead Tree Farms - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, garlands, mistletoe, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, winter hay rides, bonfires, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, farm animals
  1602 285th Avenue Northeast, Isanti, MN 55040. Phone: 763-7-444-8206. Email: reachus@pinesteadtreefarms.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Updates: Click here for updates. Directions:  Hwy 65 N. to 285th Ave NE (Cty 55), ½ mi S. of Isanti. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. See our web site for more details on our family fun activities. There are also a number of educational pages on the web site.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Fraser Fir, Red Pine, Scotch Pine.
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Fraser Fir, Red Pine, Scotch Pine.
  (UPDATED: November 09, 2011)
• Stacy Tree Farm - Cut your own Christmas Trees,
  Phone: 651-462-2264. Sorry!  that's all I have about them so far!
• Wolcyn Tree Farms & Nursery - Wreaths, roping, Gift Shop
  4542 Hwy 95 N. W., Cambridge, MN. Phone: 763-689-3346. Directions: 8 miles west of Cambridge on Hwy 95, or 10 miles east of Princeton on Hwy 95. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce.

Meeker County

• Dassel Hillside Farm - Stopped selling Christmas trees in 2007
  Dassel, MN 55325.
• Turcks Trees - Free baling & shaking, Gift Shop, wreaths, farm animals, hayrides, Precut trees Christmas trees, cutting & loading help available, LIVE REINDEER, Santa on weekends
  67304 MN Hwy 24, Litchfield, MN. Phone: 320-693-3944. Directions: 9 miles NE of Litchfield on State Hwy # 24. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Norway Spruce.

Sherburne County

• B&J Evergreen - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, winter hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo
  12946 47th Street, Clear Lake, MN 55319. Phone: 320-743-2255. Alternate Phone: 320-266-2205. Email: bjohn29056@aol.com. Open: from the day after Thanksgiving until December 18; Open weekends 9;30 to dusk, weekdays 11;30 to dusk. Directions: 6.5 miles north of Highway 10 on Highway 25 between Becker and Foley. Click here for a map and directions. Open the day after Thanksgiving until December 18. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Storyteller, horse drawn hayrides, family tradition. (ADDED: October 27, 2009)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Fraser Fir, Red Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, White Spruce.
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir.
• Goldenman Christmas Trees - Shaking, baling, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Gift Shop, wreaths, cider.
  11055 245th Avenue, Zimmerman, MN. Phone: 763-856-4304. Directions: 7 miles north of Elk River on U.S. Hwy 169 to County Rd 36 east -then follow signs. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce
• Goracke Trees - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Precut Christmas trees, trees bagged, trees tied, trees baled, gift shop, farm animals
  16598 County Road 14, Elk River, MN 55330. Phone: 763-227-2571. Email: goracketrees@aol.com. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, November, December. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving 10 to 5, Then Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 5 until Christmas. Open for Christmas Trees the Friday after Thanksgiving and Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas Eve. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine.
  You Choose and We cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine.
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir.
  (UPDATED: November 19, 2011)
• Harry C. Peterson Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, trees baled, free tree trimmings, saws provided,
  5968 149th Avenue, Becker, MN 55308. Phone: 763-262-9557. Email: jacobpeterson@gmail.com. Directions: See our website for directions. Open: 9am to 4pm Weekends after Thanksgiving, through Christmas; Also, the Friday after Thanksgiving from 9am to 4pm; Weekdays by appointment. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: November 17, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
• Jan’s Cut Your Own Trees - Christmas trees
  Becker, MN. Phone: 320) 743-3327.  Opening daily after Thanksgiving, 9am to 5pm. Come see our great selection of trees on 150 acres, including premium Fraser Firs. We have two locations open to serve you. Just north of Becker, Mn on State Hwy 25. Free shaking and baling and tree bag with every purchase. Come see Santa land by helicopter and visit with him. Then shop the craft store for that touch of a homemade Christmas. Enjoy the aroma and warmth of a bonfire while learning about our living history events or take a ride on the horse-drawn wagon. 
• Petersen Tree Farm 2 - Wreaths, tree bags & stands, fresh-cut trees, saws provided. Free shaking and baling, hayrides, candy canes, 210 acres County Rds. 6 & 55, Clear Lake, MN. Phone: 763-441-6094. Email: jpetersen@poetworld.net. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas , weekends from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Directions: Hwy 10 to Clear Lake, north on County Rd 6 for 3 miles, OR take I-94 to Clearwater exit, go north on Hwy 24 for 3 miles, cross Hwy 10 & continue north on County Rd 6 for 3 miles.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce
  (UPDATED: November 27, 2011)
• Santa's Forest - NOTE: Their website is down - they may be closed. Christmas Trees, Gift Shop, Hay ride and dog sled rides, Santa, hot drinks. Wagon/Hay Rides, Wreaths
  Clear Lake, MN. Phone: (320) 743-2731. Open: Fri/Sat./Sunday 9-5 after Thanksgiving. Offering all varieties of Christmas trees available at a reasonable price. Come share a great family outing with us on our family farm!
• Tallakson's Tree & Trout Farm - choose & cut Christmas Trees, dig your own Christmas trees, Fish, Gift Shop, Nursery Stock (see also Bedding, Trees, Shrubs), Pumpkins
  17520 97th St SE, Becker, MN 55308. Phone: (952) 474-7196. Email: tomtallak@aol.com. Directions: From US Highway 10 at Big Lake, north on County Rd #5, 7 and a half miles. Follow signs. Open: Seasonal, call for hours.  Nursery Stock - seedlings. Dig your own. Potted, B & B, pumpkins, & evergreen boughs. Trout fishing - Rainbow Trout in natural pond setting. Wooded nature trails to walk or ski - gift shop.

Stearns County

• Weis Christmas Trees - Mechanical needle removal, tree cutting assistance, tree wrapping, Santa, vehicles permitted
  2200 105th Ave. SE, St. Cloud, MN. Phone: 320-252-5286 (Leon) or 320-743-2134 (Denis). Directions: 3 miles south of Duelm, 12 miles east of St. Cloud, 8 miles north of Clear Lake on Sherburne County #6. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce

Wright County

• 101 Market - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, mistletoe, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, trees tied, tree shaking provided, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
  8980 Quantrelle Avenue Ne, Otsego, MN 55330. Phone: 763-441-4487. Directions: Southeast of the intersection of Highway 101 and County Road 39 in Otsego. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: April through October daily 9 am to 8 pm; November through March call for hours. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Full service Garden Center, Produce Market, Gift and Floral Shop. Fall Festival activities change each year so check out the website for updates. (ADDED: July 29, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine.

 

 

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