Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near New York City

Jennie Utsinger said:  Five species of fir and spruce are grown at this family owned NJ farm. You can also pick up a wreath or handmade gifts and take a wagon ride out to cut your tree. Make sure your kids are on the look out for the elves around the farm - find them and receive a free candy cane!

Opens the day after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  Looking for a more unusual tree this year? Try one of Wyckoff's colored trees in pink, purple, turquoise, white, and more. Several varieties of non-dyed fir and Blue Spruce are also available. If you call in advance, the farm will customize a wreath using ribbon, glass balls, ornaments, and other embellishments to match your decor. The farm also offers guided hayride tours of the 170 acre farm on weekends.

Opens the day after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, and Fraser Fir abound at this family choose and cut tree farm. If you're particular, call to make an appointment at the farm in early November to tag your chosen tree before the farm opens for the season. After you cut your tree, warm up by the fire with homemade hot apple cider and freshly baked cookies. Wreaths, roping, and more are also available.

Opens mid-November

Jennie Utsinger said:  Douglas Firs, Blue Spruce, White Pine, and more varieties are available at this farm. Wreaths, ornaments, and gifts are available at the Christmas Shoppe and be sure to check out the Annual Kids Candy Cane Hunt. After you've cut your tree, be sure to stop by the Farm Market to pick up some home grown popcorn!

Opens the day after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  This family owned and operated Christmas Tree farm has several varieties of trees, including Douglas Fir, Frasier Fir, Blue Spruce, and Norway Spruce. The friendly staff can assist you in cutting down your tree, shaping your trunk for your stand, and securing the tree to your vehicle. Freshly made wreaths and stands are also available.

Opens the day after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm offers over fifty thousand trees among its 50 acre farm, including Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, and White Pine. There's lots to delight little ones here in addition to trees-feed the farm animals, visit the donut shop, snap a picture with Santa, and visit the walkthrough Christmas experience, The Village!

Opens mid-November

Jennie Utsinger said:  Hidden Pond Tree Farm has pre-cut firs, cut-your-own spruce, and fresh greens and wreaths. Staff will assist in netting and tying up your tree. On weekends, the farm offers free hayrides, hot chocolate and a marshmallow roast around the bonfire!

Opens mid-November

Jennie Utsinger said:  Located an hour north of NYC, Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm has Douglas and Fraser Fir trees in their Choose-n-Cut fields and pre-cut Fraser Fir trees. After you've selected your tree, pick up some apple cider donuts and fudge at the bakery or browse the Apple Farm and Country Markets for holiday decorations and gifts.

Opens the Saturday after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  Tilden Lane Farm has been run by the Tilden family since 1793. Blue Spruce, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Firs, and Fraser Firs are grown at the farm. Saws and string are provided and staff will net your tree and secure it to your car. Wreaths, pine cones, and holly boughs are also sold.

Opens the Saturday after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  One of the westernmost cut your own tree farms on Long Island, Elwood Farm offers many tree types throughout the 20 acre farm. Pre-cut trees are also available. Note that you must bring your own handsaw for this farm!

Opens mid-November

Jennie Utsinger said:  This beautiful Hudson Valley farm has Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, and White Spruce trees available for choose & cut. Wreaths and other holiday decorations are for purchase in the Christmas Barn Shop and kids will love sampling candy canes, donuts and hot cider. On weekends, roast chestnuts or marshmallows by the small bonfire. Visit on the day of the Newfoundland Dog Tree Pull, and have your tree pulled in by a beautiful Newfoundland!

Opens the day after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  Come hike among the 200 acres of Christmas trees at this working farm, including Douglas Firs, Frasier Firs, Blue Spruce, and White Pines. Each tree is individually hand pruned each summer until it has reached an appropriate size. Fresh cut trees, wreaths, garland, bows, and tree stands are available for purchase.

Opens mid-November

Nancy L. said:  A popular NYC farm for summer berry picking, enjoy apple picking and picking your own pumpkins in the Fall, as well as u-cut Christmas trees for the holiday. Trees range in size from 1' to well over 15'! Saws, tractor rides and wrapping are provided.

Opens the day after Thanksgiving

Jennie Utsinger said:  Kids will love a day at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm. Cut your own tree, listen to carolers, take a train ride around the farm, and mail your letters to Santa in the special mailbox! There are also several snack sheds and a gift shop on the property. Douglas firs are in the field, and the farm also offers pre-cut Fraser firs and shorter "Charlie Brown" trees!

Opens the day after Thanksgiving