Ahh, there’s nothing like setting out in the old family station wagon and heading to the tree farm to find your perfect Christmas tree. You’re all bundled up in your hats, gloves, and scarves, holding thermoses full of hot cocoa, as you sing Christmas carols together on the way (in perfect harmony, of course)… Is this you? Me neither, but if you and your family want to “choose and cut” your own Christmas tree, here are some places nearby to give it a try. As for the carols and the cocoa? Up to you!

AGA Farms

1333 Elephant Road, Perkasie
Christmas tree season opens daily Nov. 29, from 10 am–5 pm

Located in Bucks County, AGA Farms is a 100-acre preserved farm that welcomes friendly, leashed dogs. Here you can cut your own tree, buy pre-cut, or purchase a rooted tree for planting after the holidays. Kids love the farm animals and parents like having the tree shaken, cut, drilled, baled, and tied to the car. Visit the country store for holiday gifts and decorating items. Aviator Vineyard & Winery is now open in the hangar at AGA Farms! Christmas tree season opens November 29th, 2024.

Arader Farms

746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville
Christmas tree season opens Nov. 21; see their website for hours

The Arader family purchased this Christmas tree farm in 2021 and continues the farm’s tradition of providing a pleasant, holiday experience when you visit. Take a tractor ride out to the fields to select and cut your perfect Christmas tree or choose from their assortment of freshly pre-cut trees. While you’re at the farm, enjoy the other attractions of Christmas on the Farm. Stroll their Walking Wonderland light show, grab a bite at one of their food trucks, and warm up at a fire pit. Then go check out their model train, and browse their Christmas shop of decor, fresh greens, baked good and other local, specialty foods.

Arasapha Tree Farm

1835 Middletown Road, Glen Mills
Christmas tree season opens Nov. 23; see their website for hours

Everyone knows the scary events at Bates Motel during the fall season, but did you know that the Bates Motel is located on Arasapha Farm which also holds cut your own trees during the Christmas season? They also have a selection of pre-cut trees, and there’s nothing haunted about their events this time of year! Enjoy a free hayride to their Christmas Forest, they also have apple cider donuts, hot chocolate, coffee, and more to enjoy. Arasapha Tree Farm had a visit from a Philly favorite recently — check out their pics with the Kelce family!! 

Boswell’s Tree Farm

1093 N Grange Avenue, Collegeville
Open daily; see see their website for hours

A family owned and operated local business for over 70 years, Boswell’s Tree Farm is a hidden gem that keeps the Christmas tree tradition simple. The owners are very friendly and happy to help answer questions to ensure you have a pleasant experience. Boswell’s Tree Farm has a wide variety of nicely shaped trees to choose from at fair prices. Saws are provided or bring your own. Additionally, they have a manual baler and rope on hand to help you tie your tree to your car. Be aware the the farm only accepts cash or checks, so make sure you stop by the ATM in advance. 

Corkum Tree Farms

797 Bridge Road, Collegeville
3934 Mill Road, Collegeville
Christmas tree season opens daily Nov. 25; see their website for each location’s hours

Whether you want a fresh-cut tree, a cut-your-own tree, or one that’s ready for the roof rack, Corkum Tree Farms can provide it. After 20+ years of Christmas tree farming, they know what they’re doing. Need wreaths, swags, greens, holly, boxwood, blankets, or roping? You’ll find all those decorations and even hand-knit hats and gloves if you visit the barn after picking your tree. The Bridge Road location opens daily Nov. 25 (closed Thanksgiving Day). The Mill Road location has some larger choose and cut trees (up to 12′), but is open weekends only, Nov. 30–Dec. 15.

Hague’s Christmas Trees

755 Forty Food Road, Hatfield
Christmas tree season opens Nov. 29 (closed Sundays); see website for hours

Have the choice of any tree in the field when you go to cut your tree at Hague’s! Plus, take advantage of the fresh cut trees, wreaths, and greens. You can even get a custom wreath made! Open through December 21 or when sold out. Open Monday through Saturday.

Linvilla Orchards

137 W Knowlton Road, Media
Christmas tree season open daily Nov. 23–Dec. 23 (closed Thanksgiving); see website for hours

With fields full of Douglas and Canaan firs, you’re sure to find one that makes everyone smile. Take a hayride over the rolling hills of this Media farm and stroll through the evergreens on a quest for your perfect tree. There are plenty of pre-cut trees as well. When you’re finished, stop at the bonfire, roast marshmallows, and drink apple cider. In fact you could plan a whole day at Linvilla’s Christmasland, with activities like their Winter Makers Market, a Glice Skating rink, special guests, entertainment, and much more.

Marsh Creek Tree Farm

301 Marsh Road, Elverson
Christmas tree season opens Nov. 29, every Fri., Sat. & Sun., 9 am–4 pm

With more than 200 acres to roam at Marsh Creek Tree Farm, you’re sure to find a tree to love. Plus they offer a selection of fresh-cut trees to browse as well. Rounding out the holiday experience, the farm offers wagon rides to the fields, complimentary hot chocolate, wreaths, swags, stand strait stands, and a gift shop. At your arrival you will be greeted by an employee and they will provide you a saw for your hunt. A wagon is consistently running to provide quick pick-up and drop-off for you and your tree. Check their website and social media, when the trees are gone they will be closed down for the season.

Tuckamony Farm

6320 Upper York Road, New Hope
Christmas tree season opens Nov. 29; see website for hours

New Hope is home to one of the oldest family-run, Christmas tree farms in the nation. While choose-and-cut trees are their specialty, the farm also has pre-cut trees, fresh holly, and hand-made wreaths. And leashed, friendly dogs are always welcome. Their website notes that they have a limited selection of firs and spruce and they “expect a short season this year, so please plan to come early.”

Yeager’s Farm & Market

1015 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville
Christmas tree season opens daily Nov. 16, from 9 am–4 pm

Yeager’s Farm offers a large variety of choose-and-cut trees, as well as a selection of fresh-cut trees and a market selling fresh baked goods, apple cider, locally-grown poinsettias, local honey and more. When you arrive, walk or ride on the wagon out to the tree fields and select your favorite tree. Saws are provided and Yeager’s staff will process and wrap your tree after you cut it. Adding to the holiday excitement, Santa will visit the farm for weekend photo opps with the kids. Beginning Nov. 29, don’t miss their drive-through, Holiday Light Show, open from 5:30–8:30 pm (tickets here).

Looking for the big guy in the red suit? Check out Where to Find Santa Around the Main Line!

Photograph courtesy of Linvilla’s Orchards. Beth Gilbert-Crowell and Jamie Metzger contributed to this article.