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 Southern Minneapolis and Southern 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 Southern Minneapolis and Southern 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!

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• 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:

Blue Earth County

• Little's Tree Farm - Free: Hay rides, tree shaking, coffee, cider, color books and candy canes
  18712 561 Avenue, Good Thunder, MN. Phone: 507-278-3144 or 507-278-4206. Directions: From Mankato, south on Hwy 66, 1 mile past County Rd 9 turn off, turn left, follow signs. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Scotch Pine, Black Hills Spruce.

Carver County

• Z’S Trees - Wagon rides to fields, cider, wreaths & garlands-made to order.
  10850 110th Street, Cologne, MN. Phone: 952-466-2577. Email: zstree@spacestar.net. Open: November 26,27,28 and December 4,5,11,12 and 18th from 9:00 am to dusk. Directions: US Hwy 5 to Waconia, south 2 ½ miles on US Hwy 284, west three-quarters mile on 110th St. 
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
  (UPDATED: September 07, 2010)

Dakota County

• H & Z Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided,
  18060 Michael Avenue, Hastings, MN 55033. Phone: 651-497-7101. Alternate Phone: 651-437-7056. Email: smcordato@yahoo.com. Open: Monday through Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm; we are open daily; We are open Thanksgiving Day through December 22nd from 9 to 5 daily. . Directions: From the north: Hwy 55 and highway 61 bring you to Hastings, MN. In Hastings -- drive south on highway 61, also known as Vermillion Street, to highway 316. Take highway 316 south for 11/2 miles. Take a RIGHT on Michael Avenue. H & Z Tree Farm is located at 16080 Michael Avenue. From the south: Take highway 316, also known as Red Wing Blvd. north towards Hastings. Take a left on Michael Avenue. H & Z Tree Farm is located at 16080 Michael Avenue. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce, White Pine.
  (ADDED: September 04, 2010) (UPDATED: September 05, 2010)
• Hampton Hills Tree Farm - Wreaths, tree stands, Santa, Free: sleigh rides with horses, coloring books, candy canes. Drive to your tree on 4 miles of plowed field roads. Tree shaking and tree bailing available
  Highway 56, Hampton, MN. Phone: 763-753-4595. Email: info@cutyourown.com. Directions: I-494 to Highway 52 south to Hwy 56 - 7 miles south of Hampton exit on Hwy 56. Open: November 20th to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
• Heikkinen & Hueckman Trees - No pesticides are used, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, trees tied,
  Burnsville Center Mall 14250 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville , MN 55306. Phone: 715-499-0713. Alternate Phone: 715-820-2881. Email: scott_meredith8@hotmail.com. Open: opening Saturday November 20th and running to December 22nd or until the trees are gone; on Sunday to Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm. Directions: We are located on the Sears side of the Burnsville Mall. Click here for a map and directions. We will be bringing fresh cut trees and wreaths weekly; We grow our trees ourselves and make the wreaths ourselves; Our wreaths are probably the best wreaths in the area;;;even compared to the best of garden centers; We offer nice quality balsam fir and Fraser fir; There are Spruce Tops and other fresh items available. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir.
  (ADDED: November 19, 2010)

Le Sueur

• Brewery Hill Christmas Trees - Wreaths, flocking, homemade candies & kettle corn, crafts, tree stands and accessories
  820 Ottawa Road, Le Sueur, MN. Phone: 507-665-2056. Email: gerrylesueur@yahoo.com. Directions: 1 mile south of Le Sueur on County Rd 36 (Main St). Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce
  (UPDATED: November 21, 2011) McLeod County

Nicollet County

Ramsey County

Rice County

• Thorn Crest Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths, gift shop, school tours
  11885 Cabot Avenue, Dundas, MN 55019. Phone: 507-645-4182. Email: info@thorncrestfarm.com. Open: November 26 to December 5; Fridays from 12noon to 5 pm Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Bundle up and come out to start a old - fashioned family tradition; Enjoy hot cider and Christmas tunes after a short walk to cut your own tree; Trees are pruned lightly for a more natural looking tree; We're a small farm, so call for tree availability; Evergreen wreaths are made fresh, each week at the farm; Gift shops and bargain shed open; (Free admission). Directions: From Northfield: Take highway 3 south to Rice Co. Road 1. Go west (through Dundas). Co. Road 1 continues west out of Dundas. Go west 1.5 miles to Cabot Avenue. Go south on Cabot 1 mile. The farm is the second place on the right. From Twin Cities: take I35 south to the Dundas exit (Rice Co. Road 1) Go east 2.5 miles to Cabot Avenue. Then south on Cabot for 1 mile. Farm is second place on the right.  Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, White Spruce.
  (ADDED: August 04, 2010) (UPDATED: August 06, 2010)

St. Croix

Scott County

• Gifford's Tree Farm - Christmas trees - cut-your-own & fresh pre-cut, Nursery Stock (see also Bedding, Trees, Shrubs), Trees (landscape) (see also Nursery Stock)
  Lakeville, MN. Phone: (952) 461-3717. Open: Call for hours. Directions: From 35W exit at Cty Rd 70, go west 4 miles to blinking red light (Cty Rd 27 or Texas Ave.) south 1 mi. to farm. Beautiful full evergreens - fast solutions for empty yards & privacy. Come pick out your tree. If you have a trailer, we can load your tree, or we will plant your tree in your yard or business using a 36 or 50 inch tree spade. Truck planting available for 10' and above (for less transplant shock). These trees are MN Certified & guaranteed 1 yr. Quantity discounts for 10 or more trees.
• Log Cabin Pines - Handmade crafts, wreaths. Balsam and Fraser fir are only available in precuts. Tree shaking and baling available
  6345 E. 240th Street, Elko, MN. Phone: 952-461-2448. Directions: South on 35W to County Rd 70, go west (right) 5 miles to County Rd 27, south (left) 2 ½ miles to County Rd 62, west (right) ½ mile. Open: Day after Thanksgiving  to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce
• Nelson's Apple Farm - pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees,  wagon rides (weekends), farm animals, 7 Acre Corn Maze, Gift Shop, and . Crop Maze/Labyrinth, Farm Animals (see also Petting Zoo), Apples, Pumpkins
   3270 Douglas Avenue, Webster, MN, 55088. Phone: (952) 461-3355. Email: Appleman121@cs.com. Directions: Located 2 miles south of New Market and one mile north of Webster. . Open: Day after Thanksgiving to December 20th, Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m to 5:00 pm . Apple Season - Open Daily Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m to 6:00 pmPick your own apples - 20 different varieties! Apple barn opens Sept 1 - December 20. Pre-picked and pick-your-own apples & pumpkins, apple cider.
• Revak Nursery - Christmas Store (Dept 56, etc.), full service Choose & Cut, Train rides
  24066 Pillsbury Ave So, Lakeville, MN. Phone: 952-469-1200.  Directions: Interstate 35 to C. Road 70, east to McDonald’s, south on the east frontage road 3 miles. Open: November 20th to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce
• Sponsel's Minnesota Harvest Orchard & Bakery - NO CHRISTMAS TREES - instead they offer Santa appearances, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo
  Old Hwy 169 at Apple Lovers' Lane, Jordan, MN 55352. Phone: 952-492-7753. Fax: 952-492-3370. Email us at: toppersponsel@aol.com. Directions: From the Twin Cities, take Hwy 169 south until two miles past Jordan. Then turn left on Co Rd 59, going up the hill 3/4 mile. Turn right on Co Rd 66 and go 3/4 mile to the orchard entrance on left. Call for special directions to by-pass Renaissance Festival traffic on weekends in August and September. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Our products are usually available in All year. Open: 9 am to 7 pm, seven days/week until midnight on event nights. Apples: July 24 - November 1.  Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Short-order grill/restaurant with lots of indoor seating, featuring our popular Cream of Wild Rice Soup with Harvest Vegetables.  We make Caramel Apple Topper (caramel dip), carameled apples, jams, jellies, cider, wild rice soup, and wood-fired apple butter all on site. Horseback Trail Riding is open year 'round. "Holiday in Lights" horse-drawn wagon ride, dinner, and live music runs from Thanksgiving to New Years Eve nightly. See our website for indoor and outdoor concerts on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year. Lots of activities for kids on MEA days in October. Also see our PickYourOwn listing and our Pumpkin/Corn maze listing.

Sibley County

Washington County

• Axdahl's Garden Farm & Greenhouse - Precut Christmas Trees, Garden Produce, (at Halloween: corn maze and pumpkin patch)
   7452 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082. Phone: (651) 439-3134. Email: info@axdahlfarms.com. Directions: Corner of Hwy 12 & Hwy 15 (Manning Ave) 1 mi N of Hwy 36, Stillwater. Open: May - October & Christmas Season. Call for hours. Original farm setting. Famous locally for the best sweet corn and fresh veggies. Visit our greenhouse this spring! Bedding plants, instant color gardens, hanging baskets, veggie plants and perennials. This fall spend the day in the large pick-your-own pumpkin patch or getting lost in the free corn maze. At Christmas time choose from a large selection of fresh-cut Fraser's & Balsams, custom decorated wreaths, garland and spruce tops. Free cider & hot chocolate.
• Bernin's Tree Farm - Animal Identification Game, wreaths, garland
  6540 Greene Avenue N, Hugo, MN. Phone: 651-426-3856. Email: bbernin@juno.com. Directions: On Hwy 61, one mile east of Ricci’s Cantina. Open: Day after Thanksgiving, then weekends only to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce. Precut Balsam to 12 feet.
• Blackwoods Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, free hot cider, porta-potties
  14435 30th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082. Phone: 651-430-3374. Email: blackwoodstreefarm@live.com. Open: Thursday thru Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, starting the day after Thanksgiving thru December 18th. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located 3 miles east of the Lake Elmo Airport on 30Th. Street Follow signs. Payment: Cash, Check. We invite you to come out and cut your own christmas tree or choose one from our beautiful old barns filled with antiques, fresh wreaths and garlands. NOTE: All of our tree's and green's are grown on the farm.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, White Spruce.
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, White Spruce.
  (ADDED: November 21, 2011)
• Covered Bridge Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, saws provided, trees bagged, trees tied, blueberries, gift shop, restrooms
  18655 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake, MN 55025. Phone: 651-464-0735. Email us at: plarsen@usfamily.net. Directions: 4 miles north of Ricci's (Hugo) on US 61 And for a map to our farm, click here. Our products are usually available in July, December. Open: Christmas trees: Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving 9 - 5. Blueberries: Mid July; Call for hours.;for Christmas trees: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Thanksgiving 9am to 5pm. Free cider and cookies, tree cleaning, saws provided and tying twine provided. Pick your own blueberries in mid July for about 3 weeks. Call for hours. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine.
  A visitor writes on September 21, 2010: "We drive 45 miles to cut our own Christmas tree every year! The family that owns the farm is very friendly and helpful."
• Deer Trail Deer Farm- choose-and-cut tree Christmas Trees
  Deer Trail and Glen road, Woodbury, MN. Phone: 612-363-5525. Email: treefarm@southviewdesign.com. Directions: click here for a map. Open: Seasonal Hours; the field is open November 22 to December 21 on Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and closed on on Monday to Thursday. The most convenient choose-and-cut tree farm in the St. Paul Suburbs. Fresh trees for the holidays.   (UPDATED: November 26, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Colorado Spruce
• Halley Tree Farm - Christmas trees, Wreaths, stands; free apple cider, free shaking, and disposal bag with tree purchase
  17338 Lyons Street, Forest Lake, MN. Phone: 651-464-6027. Directions: North on I-35 to Forest Lake, Exit 131, left one mile on Broadway (Co 2) farm on left. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Precut Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine
• Jeff & Scott's Christmas Trees & Wreaths - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths,
  3955 highway 61 N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Phone: 7158202880. Alternate Phone: 7154990713. Email: scott_meredith8@hotmail.com. Open: starting November 25th from 10am to 8pm, seven days a week until December 22nd. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir.
  (UPDATED: November 23, 2011)
• Krueger's Sprucegate Farm of Lake Elmo - Cut-your-own or choose from our pre-cut trees. Specializing in custom decorated wreaths, large trees and a customer reserve list.
  4452 Lake Elmo Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN. Phone: 651-439-9186 . Directions: 1 mile north of Lake Elmo on County Rd 17 (between Hwy 5 & 36). Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce
• Mansmith’s Classic Christmas Trees - Heated Gift Shop, wreaths, garlands, swags, baling, all trees cleaned with shaker
  23595 Elmcrest Ave. N., Forest Lake, MN. Phone: 651-464-3126. Directions: At Forest Lake & I-35, go west 1 mile on County Rd 2 to Elmcrest (Sportsman’s Club Rd), north ¼ mile. Open: November 20th to Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce
• Mr. Snowman's Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Garland, Baskets, Fresh wreaths made at farm (just across the border in Wisconsin)
  7619 N 1250th Street, River Falls, WI 54022. Phone: 715-262-3999. Email: CHARLIE@MRSNOWMANSCHRISTMASTrees.com. Directions: From Hudson, WI 8 miles south. From Prescott, WI 4 miles north on St. Croix River across from Kinnikinic State Park).  Open: Day after Thanksgiving.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce
• Northwoods Christmas Trees - Wreaths, gifts, free shaking and baling, bonfire & treats
  18150 Forest Road N., Forest Lake, MN. Phone: 651-464-2893. Email: bbender@usfamily.net. Directions: 35E north to Co. Road14 (Hugo) right to Hugo, north on Hwy 61, 3 miles on left. Open: Day after Thanksgiving
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce, Norway Spruce.
• St. Croix Valley Trees - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Wagon rides, tree shaking and wrapping, wreaths, Gift Shop, children's play area - Just across the border in Wisconsin
  458 Rice Lake Road, Somerset, WI. Phone: 715-247-5500. Email: stcvt@somtel.net. Directions: 5 ½ miles north of Somerset on County Rd I, then follow the tree signs. Open: Day after Thanksgiving.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce
• Stillwater Christmas Tree Farm - Tree shaking & baling, wreaths, precut trees
  12303 May Ave. N., Stillwater, MN. Phone: 651-430-2788. Directions: 6 ½ miles north of MN Hwy 36 on Co. Road 15 to 120th St. (or Co. Road 61), east to May Ave. north ½ mile. Open: Day after Thanksgiving.
  Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
• Willow River Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Hay wagon rides, animal petting, free shaking & baling (just across the border in Wisconsin)
  850 Kelly Road, Hudson, WI. Phone: 715-386-3196. Directions: I-94 east to exit 4, east on Hwy 12, south on Kelly Road. Open: Day after Thanksgiving until Christmas.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce.
• Zywiec's Haunting Experience and Corn Maze - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, trees tied, trees baled, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, birthday parties, school tours
  10900 East Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Phone: 651-459-3001. Fax: 651-458-0691. Email: zlgarden@gmail.com. Open: We are open April through December; Hours are seasonal, please check website for up - to - date information. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Interstate 94, take Highway 61 south and go 15 miles. From 494, take Highway 61 south and go 8.5 miles. Our driveway is located on the east side of Highway 61, .5 mile south of Kimbro exit. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir.
  (UPDATED: June 24, 2011)

 

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