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.
Help me keep this page complete and up to date, by
reporting any corrections needed or suggesting farms to add!
My Christmas Tree guide has photos and descriptions of
more than 2 dozen varieties of Christmas trees, along with a simple comparison chart!
If it has just snowed; see
this page about how to make snocones from real snow!
Your kids will love it!
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
!
DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM (by phone, email or find current information on their website or Facebook page!
- And please tell the farmer you visit in Orange County, California 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!
And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the
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Updates for October 2024
October 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
Click on Resources above, if you need a county map
Orange County
-
Irvine
Park Railroad's Annual Christmas
Train!!!
- Christmas-themed park, Santa visits, Christmas
decorations, winter train rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school
tours, Moon Bounce, Entertainment, events at your location (call for info),
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869. Phone: 714-997-3968. Email:
[email protected].
Open:
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions: Irvine Park Railroad is located
at 1 Irvine Park, Orange, CA 92869. Our cross streets are Jamboree and
Chapman Avenue.
Click here for a map and directions.
It's the season, once
again for Irvine Park Railroad'(TM)s annual Christmas Train. Come with family
and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine
Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the
brightly-lit Train Station and drop passengers off at Santa'(TM)s Village.
Christmas Train
tickets can only be purchased online at
www.irvineparkrailroad.com
in
advance to board the train; get in line
when it is your time to board the train. And, while waiting for your
boarding time, there are many activities for children to enjoy in the Party
Pavilions located next to the train station: Story Time with Mrs.
Claus, Christmas Cookie Decorating, Moon Bounce, Christmas Coloring Corner,
Ice Fishing, Picture Stands and more. Prices for activities vary; for additional
information and costs, visit
www.irvineparkrailroad.com. At Santa'(TM)s Village, visitors may
purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn and cookies from the
Elf House Snack Bar. A full kitchen menu is also available at the
Train Station. Visitors may take their own pictures with Santa or you
may purchase a picture taken by Irvine Park Railroad. After visiting
with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas
lights and decorations, as well as the magical Tunnel of Lights, on the
ride back to the station house. When visiting the Christmas Train,
remember to dress warmly, bring a camera and film and arrive early to avoid
crowds. The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train is open daily
beginning December 1st through December 23rd, 2016. Visit the website for more detailed information on
the times. In 2021, the cost to ride the Christmas Train is $12.00
per person. Children younger than 24 months ride free. The
parking for Irvine Regional Park is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays and $5.00
per vehicle on weekends. Parking for the Christmas Train is free after 5 PM. Irvine
Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park.
The address is: Irvine Park Railroad,
1 Irvine Park Road, Orange,
CA 92869.
The regular train will not be open on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of
December due to the Christmas Train. Annual Irvine Park Railroad
events include the Christmas Train, Anniversary Celebration, Easter Eggstravaganza and Pumpkin Patch. For pictures of past Christmas Train
events, please visit our online
Photo Gallery
. For pricing, park directions and complete
details, please visit
www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
(UPDATED: November 7, 2023, JBS)
- Boy Scouts of America Troop 235 Christmas Tree Lot - Precut
Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands,
18967
17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: 714-544-8733. Open: Tree lot opens
the day after Thanksgiving until the day before Christmas Eve; Open 7 days a
week during the season; Monday through Friday 3 pm to 9 pm and
Saturdays and Sundays 9 am to 9 pm. Directions: We are at the corner
of 17th Street and Newport Avenue in North Tustin. From the 55 freeway get
off at 17th Street towards Tustin and head east for about 1.5 miles and we
are on the left just before you get to Newport Avenue. From the 5 freeway
get off at Newport Avenue and go north about 2 miles where you will turn
left at 17th Street and we are on the immediate right.
Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard. Thanks to you, Boy Scout Troop 235 continues to be a great
success for over 45 years in the Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange and Irvine areas.
Our Tree Lot Fundraiser* presents boys ages 11 to 18 with funding and a
hands-on experience in salesmanship, leadership, and hard work. Fresh trees
delivered weekly. Flocking and fire retarding available. Delivery and
in-home setup by our Eagle Scouts available for an additional fee. * A
portion of your purchase is tax deductible; a 501(c)(3) organization. Please
consult your tax advisor.
Christmas tree varieties:
PreCut varieties:
Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, and other varieties (call!).
- Enchanted Country Christmas Trees - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas
wreaths, mistletoe, trees bagged, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees
baled, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
480 N State College Blvd,
Brea, CA 92821. Phone: (714) 990-9627 Email:
[email protected]. Open:Christmas tree sales begin Friday
the day after Thanksgiving to December 24, Sunday to Thursday 10
am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am to 10 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates.
Directions: Exit Lambert off 57 freeway, the patch is at the intersection of
State College and Lambert. Next to Brea United Methodist ChurchWe do not
have an admission fee. Free parking in the church parking lot. There is an
ATM for your convenience.
official. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Featuring premium, extra fresh Douglas Fir & Noble Fir trees from 3 to 14
feet; we deliver; selling fresh wreaths and Mistletoe, tree stands; Trees
loaded and tied; ALL trees in water; fresh cut on all trees; free candy
canes for the kids; For your convenience we now feature "Santa's loading
Lane" 1. Pick out and pay for your tree (well issue a tag) 2. Finish your
Christmas shopping 3. Drive through Santa's loading lane and our staff will
load and tie your tree without you ever leaving your car!. Enchanted Country Trees and Pumpkins facebook page.
Christmas tree varieties:
PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir,
Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Nordmann Fir, Noble Fir.
- Farmakis Farms, formerly Mountain Pines Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas
trees- you choose and we cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths,
mistletoe, trees bagged, trees tied, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle
or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties
29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: 949-364-1270.
Open: 7 days, 10 am to 7 pm, Friday after Thanksgiving through December 21st. Directions: We are located off the 5 Fwy between Avery
and Junipero Serra in the city of San Juan Capistrano.
Click here for a map and directions.
The pumpkin patch opens October 8th
through the 31st; We will have bouncers, a petting zoo, and pony rides to
enjoy; Christmas Tree season opens the day after Thanksgiving through
December 22nd; We grow our own trees(Leyland Cypress and Monterey Pines);
You can pick the tree you want and we'll cut it down right there for you; We
also bring in some of the freshest Nobles, Nordmanns, and Grand Firs from
Oregon; The location is decorated with Christmas lights during the season,
has picnic benches and restrooms on site; We also accept credit cards which
makes paying very convenient; There is ample lighting and parking as well;
We have many activities for the kids that include: jumpers/bouncers, pony
rides(pumpkin season only), petting zoo(pumpkin season only), cut-outs for
photo ops of Halloween and Christmas characters, and more; We are a a Toys
for Tots sponsor and drop-off location; Come on down and make Mountain Pines
Christmas Tree Farm a part of your family's tradition. Payment: Cash, Debit
cards, Visa/MasterCard. Pumpkin Season: Pony rides and petting zoo dates are
October 23rd, 24th, and 30th.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose
and We cut varieties: Leyland Cypress, Monterey Pine.
PreCut
varieties: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, and other varieties (call!).
-
Johnson Brothers Pumpkins & Christmas Trees
- 2019 permanently closed
Irvine, CA 92618. . Email:
[email protected]. It is with great regret we inform you that Johnson Brothers Pumpkins and Christmas trees
is no more. We lost our land lease and after 30+ years no longer have the youth and vigor needed to relocate our
operations and start anew. UPDATE for 2019, The owner tells me they are permanently closed.
- Peltzer Pines - Brea
- 2023 Permanently closed
3400 Rose Drive, Brea, CA 92823. Phone: (714) 649-9251.
Email:
[email protected]. Open: we are sorry to say our lease on the Brea location was not renewed by the land owner. The Brea locations will be permanently closed.Thank you to everyone who visited our Brea farm over these past decades,we are truly grateful and will miss you all
dearly.
(UPDATED: November 7, 2023, JBS) - Peltzer Pines - Silverado Tustin/Mission Viejo -
Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Tall trees are also available, free tree trimmings, flame retardant spraying available,
7851 Blackstar Cyn
Road, Silverado, CA. Phone: (714) 649-9251. Email:
[email protected]. Open: Saturday and Sunday before Thanksgiving 9 am to 4:30 pm, After Thanksgiving:
Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 4:30pm, closed
on Thanksgiving Day; Black Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm. Directions: Corner of Santiago Cyn. Rd and Silverado Cyn. Road. Click here for Driving Directions
. Payment: cash or check; ATM's are located at both locations.
Sorry we do not accept credit cards.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Monterey Pine, Leyland Cypress
(UPDATED: November 7, 2023, JBS) - Richfield Pines - Fresh, fragrant choose-and-cut Christmas trees
5392 Richfield Road, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Phone: 714-528-7866. Email:
[email protected]. Open:
December 1st to December 23rd, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm and weekdays from 12 pm to 5 pm.
We have 10 acres of live, fresh, fragrant Monterrey Pines. We invite you to
park your car and take a nice walk through our little forest to find the
perfect tree. We have many excellent Christmas trees in all sizes. We are
the only Southern California Christmas tree grower with trees in the 15ft to
26ft+ size range. After you find "the one," we can cut the tree on the spot,
or you can reserve your tree and cut it at a later date. Our team can also
help tie the tree to your car. We have on site parking for our customers.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Monterey Pines. We have ALL sizes available, from 2 ft. to 25+ ft.
-
Santa's Treeland
- Precut Christmas trees, Christmas
wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, trees bagged, trees tied,
2301 N.
Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 957-1608. Email:
[email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their Facebook page is gone; There's nothing else about them on the internet, so I assume
they have closed. If you have any information to the contrary,
please write me. the day after Thanksgiving to
December 23; 10 am to 9 pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Christmas tree varieties:
PreCut
varieties: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Turkish Fir.
- Sonshine Christmas Trees - Precut Christmas trees, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, school
tours
115 N Harbor Blvd, La Habra, CA. Phone: 714-680-8600. Email:
[email protected]. Open: daily (7 days a week) from 9 am to 10 pm, from Friday
after Thanksgiving through December 24th each year. Directions: We are just north
of Imperial Bl in the old Albertsons parking lot.
Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit
cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Christmas tree varieties:
PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble
Fir.
(UPDATED: November 23, 2017) -
Tanaka Farms - Christmas Trees
5380 3/4 University Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. Phone: 949-653-2100. Fax: 949-653-9050. Email: [email protected]. We
are open from the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) through December 13th and be open
daily from 9 am to 7pm. Directions: 405 freeway, take the University Drive off-ramp, south 1/2 mile to Strawberry Farms Road. Farm and Produce stand is on the left. Click here for a map to our farm.
and another map is here
. The produce stand is open all year around seven days a week 9 am to 5 pm.