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 11/25

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. Christmas tree season opens on Nov. 25 at 10 am.

Arader Farms

746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville
Christmas tree season opens 11/17

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 music of holiday carolers, grab a bite at one of their food trucks, check out their model train, and browse their Christmas shop of decor, fresh greens, baked good and other local, specialty foods.

Boswell’s Tree Farm

1093 N Grange Avenue, Collegeville
Open daily

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. See their website for hours.

Corkum Tree Farms

797 Bridge Road, Skippack
3934 Mill Road, Collegeville
Christmas tree season open 11/21 – 11/23 and 11/25 – 12/24 (closed Thanksgiving)

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 Nov. 21 – 23 (closed Thanksgiving Day) and continues Nov. 25 – Dec. 24. The Mill Road location has some larger choose and cut trees (up to 12′), but is open for two weekends only: Dec. 3 & 4 and 10 & 11. See their website for hours.

Hague’s Christmas Trees

755 Forty Food Road, Hatfield
Christmas tree season open 11/25 – 12/24 (closed Sundays)

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 from Nov. 25 until Dec. 24 or when sold out; closed on Sundays. See their website for hours.

Linvilla Orchards

137 W Knowlton Road, Media
Christmas tree season open 11/19 – 12/23 (closed Thanksgiving)

With more than 40,000 Douglas and Canaan firs, you’re sure to find one that makes everyone smile. Take a hayride ($2 per person) 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. Timed tickets are required for cut-your-own trees and are available Nov. 19 – Dec. 23 (excluding Thanksgiving Day). What’s more, in December, kids can visit Santa in the Garden Center on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Guests must reserve a time slot for each child visiting Santa. Open daily, 9 am – 6 pm, with the exception of Nov. 24 and Dec. 24 (open 8 am – 1 pm).

Marsh Creek Tree Farm

301 Marsh Road, Elverson
Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 11/25 – 12/18

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. Hours of operation are 9 am – 4 pm.

Tuckamony Farm

6320 Upper York Road, New Hope
Christmas tree season opens 11/25 (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)

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. See their website for hours.

Yeager’s Farm & Market

1015 Pike Springs Roadd, Phoenixville
Christmas tree season opens 11/19, Thursdays – Sundays (closed Thanksgiving)

Yeager’s Farm offers a large variety of choose-and-cut fir 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 photo opps with the kids on three weekends: Nov. 19-20, Nov. 25-27, and Dec. 3-4. Hours of operation are 10 am – 5 pm.

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