Where To Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree Near Chicago

Will County

Tree Farm: Anderson Tree Farm
Location: 508 Illinois 126, Plainfield, IL 60544
Details: Come out and join the fun, cut your own tree or buy one already fresh cut. Shake and wrap provided along with free hot chocolate and popcorn.
Website: http://visitandersontreefarm.com/
Phone: 815-436-2140

Tree Farm: Bengtson Christmas Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: CLOSED FOR THE 2018 CUTTING SEASON. Will re-open in 2019.
Location: 10919 W Wilmington Rd, Peotone, IL
Website: http://www.treefarmusa.com
Phone: 877-640 - 2911

Tree Farm: Tammen Treeberry Farm
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 37131 Essex Rd, Wilmington, IL
Cost: The price is $55 for any tree you choose and cut yourself. There is a $7 charge for shaking and baling.
Details: Tammen Treeberry Farm is one of the largest choose and cut Christmas tree farms in Illinois. We grow about 160 acres of Christmas trees.The farm has Scotch pine and white pine up to 15 feet or so in height; Douglas-fir up to 10 feet or so in height; Fraser fir are around 8 feet tall and Canaan fir up to about 8 feet. The farm is open the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 and open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.tammentreeberryfarm.net/btammen/
Phone: 815-458-6264

DuPage County

Tree Farm: Puckerville Farms
Hours of Operation: Open for the season on Nov. 23 and open daily through Dec. 24. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: 13332 Bell Rd. Lemont, IL 60439
Details: Choose from the great selection of Fraser firs ranging from 4 feet to 12 feet tall. Garland and wreaths are also available.
Website: http://puckervillefarms.webs.com
Phone: 708-508-0906

Kane County

Tree Farm: Marmion Abbey Farms
Hours of Operation: Open now through Dec. 23 daily from 10 a.m. to 7p.m.
Location: 850 Butterfield Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
Cost: You-Cut untagged trees, $45; premium you-cut, $60. Pre-Cut trees, $9.75 to $10.50 per foot.
Details: Over 120 acres of trees, including Scotch pine, White pine (limited in field), Austrian pine (very limited in field), Norway spruce (very limited in field), Canaan fir (very limited in field, pre-cut trees available), Balsam fir (pre-cut only), Frasier Fir (pre-cut only) and Douglas fir (pre-cut only). Every tree comes with a complimentary shaking, netting and a donut for each group member. Saw rental is a refundable $10. Leashed pets are welcome. Free twine is available at each station. Also offers monk-made wreaths, a gift store stocked full of great goodies and brand new Pine Tree Café offering made-from-scratch family recipes. Tractor wagon rides on select weekends, photos with Santa & gingerbread cookie decorating.
Website: http://abbeyfarms.org/christmas-trees/
Phone:630-966-7775

DeKalb County

Tree Farm: Camelot Christmas Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open every day starting on 9 a.m. Nov. 23. Monday - Friday, Noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 16380 South Somonauk Road, DeKalb, IL
Cost: All Choose & Cut and Pre-Cut Christmas Trees are $60
Details: Concolor, Fraser, Canaan, Douglas, Balsam fir, Blue and White spruce, White pine and Scotch pine available. Saws, twine, tree shaker and baler are available for your convenience.
Website: http://www.camelottrees.com
Phone: 815-756-6599

Tree Farm: Larson's Family Farm
Hours of Operation: Opens Nov. 23. Opening day hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular hours then are Tuesdays–Fridays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 9 to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Open through Dec. 9 and then closed for the season.
Location: 4404 Somonauk Road, Sandwich, IL
Cost: All Christmas trees are $38. Sorry, no debit or credit cards.
Details: Larson's Family Farm offers more than eighteen acres of cut-your-own Christmas trees in the following varieties: Caanan fir (like Fraser fir), Concolor fir, Douglas fir, Norway spruce, Scotch pine, and White pine. We provide visitors with saws for cutting trees. After trees have been cut, we shake out excess needles and, if desired, we bail your tree with a net that makes transporting the tree much easier. Afterward, stop by the Barn Store to browse the affordably priced antiques and vintage Christmas decorations while enjoying hot apple cider.
Website: www.larsonfamilyfarm.com
Phone: 815-786-2249

McHenry County

Tree Farm: Richardson Farm
Hours of Operation: Open daily Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: 9407 Richardson Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Cost: All cut your own trees are $73. Select trees in the field available for as low as $29. Precut trees, individually priced, available up to 12' high.
Details: Voted the “2018 Best Christmas Tree Farm in Illinois” by Good Housekeeping. On weekends, enjoy a free wagon ride, freshly made donuts and hot chocolate and concessions. Kettle corn is made fresh on site. The farm will even haul your tree out for you. There are also hundreds of fresh wreaths and decorations available for sale. Leashed, socialized dogs welcome.
Website: https://richardsonadventurefar...
Phone: 815-675-9729

Tree Farm: Spring Bluff Nursery
Hours of Operation: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends starting Nov. 23-25, Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 8-9.
Location: 41W130 Norris Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Cost: Choose from White pine and Scotch pine, all sizes are $50.
Details: Hayride to select your tree, hot chocolate, campfire and complimentary vehicle loading. Stop by the Crows Nest Gallery where the Blackberry Ridge Potters will be having a holiday sale. There will be handmade ceramics, soaps, and candles. Leashed dogs welcome.
Website: http://www.springbluffnursery.com/
Phone: 630-466-4278

Tree Farm: Pioneer Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 23; Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 16.
Location: 4614 Pioneer Road, McHenry, IL 60050
Cost: All trees are $60. Cash or checks only; no debit or credit cards.
Details: Our trees are organically grown and pruned by hand. Wagon rides to and from the pines, tree shaking, and baling are included at no extra charge. Hot coffee and cocoa (both Fair Trade) are available in the Warming House. Hand saws are also provided, or bring your own (no chain saws or axes, please). Handcrafted holiday items are available for sale in the Warming House. If you bring your dog, please keep it on a leash while you are here, and do not bring it into the Warming House.
Website: http://www.pioneertreefarm.net/
Phone: 815-385-8512

Tree Farm: Ben's Christmas Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Nov. 23 through Dec. 23: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 7720 Ryan Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
Cost: This year, prices range from $6 per foot to $9 per foot. Pining for pines? Most pines are $6 per foot. Most firs are $9 per foot. Farm accepts cash or check.
Details: Farm offers thousands of trees in 9 varieties of firs and pines, from 6 to 12 feet tall. Farm uses organic farming practices, and all trees are pesticide-free. The farm offers complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides, free shaking and bailing, complimentary coffee and hot cocoa, farm animals and Santa Claus is also on hand at the farm. Ben's has fresh, handmade wreaths and greens items. Ben's tree farm offers fully decorated as well as decorate-your-own wreaths made from fresh cultivated Fraser fir. The farm is pet-friendly but dogs must be leashed.
Website: http://www.benstreefarm.com
Phone: 630-279-0216

Tree Farm: Pine-Apple Farm
Hours of Operation: Opens 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23-25, and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23. Monday through Friday by appointment.
Location: 309 Three Oaks Road, Cary, Illinois 60013
Details: The farm provides saws, shaking, baling, string, and loading.
Website: http://www.pine-applefarm.com/Pine-Apple_Farm/Home.html
Phone: 847-639-3248

Tree Farm: Oney's Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23-Dec. 2. The fields close at 3:30 p.m.
Location: 16608 Rt.14 Woodstock, IL 60098
Details: Bundle up the family, including your leashed pet, for a romp through 60 acres of Christmas trees. It doesn't matter if you want a harvest-your-own, a pre-cut, or a tree with roots for later planting. We have every option to fit your lifestyle. The hard part is deciding which one to choose out of 60,000 and nine different varieties. Firs and spruces (5 feet to 9 feet), $69; pines (5 feet to 9 feet), $59; and evergreens (9 feet-plus), $10 per foot. Everyone gets to ride the FREE weekend horse-drawn wagon ride with sleigh bells jingling into a winter wonderland. Return to the festival area to see Mrs. Claus in her North Pole house or let the little ones ride the ponies. Visit the bakery in the historic barn for lunch, or order our famous hot cinnamon rolls with a cup of hot cocoa.
Website: http://www.oneystreefarm.com
Phone: 815-338-4108

Tree Farm: Grandpa’s Christmas Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open 3 weekends only. For 2018 open November 23, 24, 25 and December 1, 2, 8, 9
Location: 13616 IL Route 176, Woodstock IL 60098
Phone: 815-337-2682
Details: Create a new family tradition by enjoying an afternoon of family fun in our winter wonderland. Bring Grandpa, Grandma, and the kids for a Country Christmas Experience. Ride our tractor drawn wagon into the pine forest and select your tree from thousands of beautiful Pine Trees. There are several dozen varieties of trees to choose from in every shape and size. We provide the saw, twine, and even the hot chocolate and coffee. All trees are the same price - $60, includes shaking, bailing, an tax.
Website: http://www.grandpastreefarm.com

Lake County

Tree Farm: Sullivan Family Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Opens Nov. 23 and will be open every weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Dec. 23.
Location: 24774 Petite Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Details: Opens the day after Thanksgiving. You can walk the 20-acre farm to pick out that special tree and cut it down yourself or choose a fresh pre-cut. Leashed dogs welcome.
Website: Facebook page

Winnebago County

Tree Farm: Williams Tree Farm

Hours of Operation: Open now. Open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Christmas Eve 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 4661 Yale Bridge Road, Rockton, IL
Details: Roam 350 acres accompanied by one of the farm's friendly golden retrievers. The farm offers hayrides, a gift shop, Santa visits or dine in at the Cabin Cafe. $39 for pines 5 feet to 8 feet; $59 for pines 9 feet and taller; $18 for pines under 4 feet. Spruces and firs are $9 per foot. Precut trees are tagged.
Website: http://www.williamstreefarm.com
Phone: 815-624-7579

Wisconsin

Tree Farm: Sugar Creek Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open everyday starting the day after Thanksgiving, from 8 a.m. to dusk.
Location: N6447 Church Rd, Burlington, WI
Cost: The farm has many Pine tagged at $40. Blue spruce, Fraser and balsam fir tagged at $60. Many large pine and spruce for $40. The farm accepts cash or check. No credit or debit cards accepted at this time.
Details: The farm provides saws and twine and will provide help for those cutting down their trees.
Website: http://www.sugarcreektreefarm.com/
Phone: 262-767-1177

Tree Farm: Valley View Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open now through Dec. 23. Field hours are 10 a.m. to dusk; pre-cut and Christmas shop, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: W798 Valley View Road, Burlington, Wisconsin 53105
Cost: Fraser Fir, Balsam and Nordmann Fir, $75 up to 8 feet (add $10 per foot for taller trees); Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce any size up to 10 feet, $65 (add $10 per foot for taller trees); White Pine any size up to 7 feet, $35. Trees are priced by species, however, there are many trees marked higher because of height. Tallest tree we have is one magnificent Fraser fir at 14 feet. Precut lot ad sales shop 9 to 8 p.m. Complementary twine, shaking, baling and hot chocolate. Accepts credit cards.
Details: The farm offers an indoor restroom for those who need it. Pets are welcome on a leash. Also offers centerpieces and small arrangements, and complimentary hot chocolate. A small gift shop with ornaments, some items for kids, stands and tree bags. Kids can feed the chickens. Fresh farm eggs available. Sledding hill also available.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Valley-View-Tree-Farm/106065032761958
Phone: 262-534-7234 or 262-210-7235

Tree Farm: Stumpf's Tree Farm
Hours of Operation: Open the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 23 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 340 Horns Corners Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Cost: All trees are $55. Only cash and checks accepted.
Details: Choose from Scotch Pine, Meyers Spruce, Black Hill Spruce, or Colorado Blue Spruce. We will have a very limited supply of Canaan Fir available this year. All trees are up to 7 feet tall. The farm will provide a saw and tarp to drag your tree back to the barn and will shake your tree on our mechanical shaker to remove any debris and fallen needles. For an additional $2 staff will bale your tree. Twine is available to secure tree to your vehicle. The farm has an indoor, heated sales barn where hot apple cider is served. Other products available include fresh wreaths, door swags, boughs, large tree stands, and disposal bag. No dogs are allowed.
Website: http://www.ucuttrees.com/
Phone: 262-375-6351

Tree Farm: Noffke Tree Farms
Hours of Operation: Open Nov. 23 and weekends through Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Choose-and-cut-tree farm is open until dusk.
Location: 10341 N Granville Rd, Mequon, WI 53097
Details: The 47-acre tree farm has choose and cut and pre-cut trees available, Fraser fir, Balsaam fir, Scotch pine, White pine and Colorado spruce. The farm also has quality handmade wreaths. The indoor shop has hot chocolate, apple cider and special ornaments and gifts. Staff will shake and wrap trees for customers.
Website: http://www.noffketrees.com
Phone: 262-242-5157

Tree Farm: Trees for Less Nursery
Hours of Operation: Mequon is open daily (except Thanksgiving Day) from 8 a.m. to dusk through Dec. 23; Grafton open 8 a.m. to dusk Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23.,
Location: 11550 N Wasaukee Rd, Mequon, WI; and 2321 East River Road, Grafton, WI.
Grafton: 2321 east river road,
Cost: Choose and cut: Balsam, other kinds and prices available. Pre-cut: prices vary.
Details: Choose and cut trees are available in Balsam fir, Fraser fir, Concolor fir and Blue spruce. The nursery offers a scenic hay ride to the choose and cut field. Hot chocolate and snacks are available. There is also a fire pit. The nursery offers free netting and loading.
Website: http://www.treesforless.com
Phone: 262-242-7522

INDIANA

Tree Farm: Santa’s Holiday Forest
Location: 95 E. 700 North, Valparaiso, IN
Phone: 219-916-5973
Hours: Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Details: Stroll through 40 acres of fragrant pines. The farm’s friendly staff are also available to help you choose the perfect tree for your family. Santa’s Forest also sells fresh wreaths and boughs, toys, games, puzzles and gifts for all. Trees start at $34.95.
Website: santasholidayforest.com

Tree Farm: Glasgow's Christmas Tree Farm
Location: 7719 So. Sand Road, Union Mills, IN 46382
Phone: 219-608-0645
Hours of Operation: All daylight hours between Nov 23-Dec 24
Details: The farm offers all tree types, including Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Other Firs, Spruces, starting at $6 per foot for all varieties. Shaking and baling are available for an added charge of $2 each. Cash and checks only.

Tree Farm: McClure Christmas Tree Farm
Location: 4677 N. 525 West, LaPorte, IN
Phone: 219-363-7689
Hours of Operation: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, through Dec. 16. Weekday visits available by appointment.
Details: The family-owned farm has over 8,000 trees planted, including Fraser, Canaan and Concolor Firs, 6-to-10-feet tall. Prices range from $48 to $90. Take a hayride out to the farm to pick out your tree. Visit the Christmas Shoppe in the turn-of-the-20th-century refurbished barn. Warm up by the fire with a free cup of cocoa. Dog friendly. Credit cards accepted.
Website: https://www.mcclurechristmastrees.com/

Tree Farm: Dudeck's Pine Country
Location: 9255 N. 300 East, Rolling Prairie
Phone: 219-778-4805
Hours of Operation: Open daily 9 a.m. until dusk, Central Time, through Dec. 22.
Details: Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride out to the farm where you can choose from white pine, Norway spruce, Canaan fir and Frasier Fir. Trees range in size from 6-feet to 15-feet. Prices for six-footers start at $32.71 (white pine and Scotch); $48.60 (firs); and spruce, $39.25. Santa hangs around on weekend except for the weekend before Christmas, when he heads back to the North Pole for last minute preparations. The farm provides bow saws for cut-your trees and tape measure. Pre-cut trees available.
Website: http://www.dudeckspinecountry.com/index.html

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