Christmas Tree Farms in KC
Make Christmas memories with a nostalgic trip to a Christmas tree farm. Choose your own fresh tree at one of these area farms.
Family Tree Nursery has three locations across the metro. The garden centers are transformed into magical winter wonderlands lined with forests of decorated trees, lights, decorations and holiday gifts. Choose a fresh Christmas tree from a beautiful selection. FamilyTreeNursery.com
Colonial Gardens sells fresh Frasier firs during the holiday season. The nursery is transformed into a Winter Wonderland where you can enjoy photos with Santa and other holiday fun. Additionally, they sell fresh wreaths, boughs and garland, decorative embellishments and an array of poinsettias.
7610 E Wyatt Rd., 816.229.1277
Christmas picture cutout and heated barn with gift shop. Choose and cut Scotch and Austrian pines 5 to 10 feet tall. Precut white pines up to 9 feet are available, as are Fraser firs, Michigan Grand Firs and balsam firs up to 18 feet tall. Indoor restroom, Christmas egg hunt, fresh wreaths and garland, and hot chocolate. Sleigh Rides are just $2.50 per person; children under 3 ride for free.
2825 S. 63rd St., Kansas City, KS, 913.375.1317
Open the following days for the 2023 season:
- 11/18/2023, 10:00am - 5:00pm (Soft-Opening)
- 11/19/2023, 10:00am - 5:00pm (Soft-Opening)
- 11/24/2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Opening Day)
- 11/25/2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- 11/26/2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- 12/02/2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- 12/03/2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- 12/09/2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- 12/10/2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm
We will close for the season early if we run out of Christmas trees.
You may cut the tree, or farm staff will help. They provide saws and carts, and they shake, bale and drill the trees. They also provide twine and assistance in tying the tree to the top of your car. Enjoy the free hot chocolate, cider and cookies.
24818 NE 148th St., Excelsior Springs, MO, 816.630.5086
Hours: Will OPEN on the Friday after Thanksgiving at 9AM and be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9AM-5PM.
Take a complimentary tractor-pulled sleigh ride and select from Scotch or white pine, white and Black Hill spruce in the field or precut Wisconsin Fraser firs. Enjoy free hot chocolate and candy canes. Purchase fresh wreaths and arrangements, locally made jams and jellies, and holiday items. Services include shaking, netting and loading or tie-down of tree to vehicle. 9820 Evening Star Rd., Eudora, KS, 785.542.1634
Hours: Weekends, 9-5 starting the day after Thanksgiving
Complimentary candy canes and coloring books for the little ones, hot spiced tea and cocoa. Trees include Scotch pine, white pine, Norway spruce and Virginia pine. The farm provides saws, shake, bagging and twine to tie the tree to your car.
3022 N. Twyman Rd., Independence, 816.838.3707
Hours: Nov. 18 - Dec. 10
Precut and cut-your-own-trees available. Services provided free of charge include saws you may use to cut your tree, tree drilling, shaking and netting. On weekends, enjoy free wagon rides and coffee and hot chocolate. The gift shop offers handmade fresh pine wreaths and garland, as well as fir wreaths and roping, along with an assortment of gift items.
23400 Hwy. 92, Platte City, MO, 816.225.8809
Local u-cut Christmas tree farm with Scotch pines in Johnson County.
24250 W. 83rd St., Lenexa, 913.484.5024
Trees include Douglas firs, Canaan firs, blue spruce, Fraser firs and white firs. Services include free tree shaking and wrapping. Also savor free hot chocolate and cookies. Enjoy the warm gift shop after you find the perfect tree. New this year: Children will enjoy a scavenger hunt.
27102 Herring Rd., Greenwood, MO, 816.744.0386
Scotch and Austrian pines. Fraser and balsam firs, as well as white pines. Cut it down yourself, or their team will help you! They also offer precut trees. Enjoy cocoa and make family memories at this farm. They do provide shaking and netting of trees. Also enjoy a beautiful Nativity manger scene, apple cider, hot chocolate, candy canes and hayrides (if weather and tractor permit).
18541 Midland Dr., Shawnee, 913.631.5095
Hours: Open the Friday after Thanksgiving and remain open on weekends from 10am - 5pm . Our season ends when all available trees are sold. To check our status call: 913-631-5095.
Enjoy a free hayride to the field and free hot chocolate (on weekends) and select one of 14,000 homegrown, hand-pruned field Christmas trees. This farm provides bow saws to cut your tree, or if you prefer, they can cut it for you. They also offer precut fir trees from Michigan. Trees on the farm include Scotch, red, Austrian and white pines. Precut Christmas trees include Fraser fir, Canaan fir, balsam fir, concolor fir and blue spruce. They shake the tree, bale it and attach it to your car for free. Santa visits on weekends (call ahead for schedule).
20606 MO-7, Pleasant Hill, MO. 816.540.3887
2023 Hours: Open for the season on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 9 AM (weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving). On Wednesday November 22rd, we are open 9 AM -3 PM (we celebrate Thanksgiving this evening). Open all day on Thanksgiving. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK from 9 AM - dark (about 5 PM)
Enjoy a complimentary hayride to the field to select Scotch pine or Eastern white pine trees. You may also choose precut Fraser fir Christmas trees. Enjoy free popcorn and hot chocolate. You may purchase fresh fir wreaths and garland and take photos with Santa on your visit.
19401 Fightmaster, Trimble, MO, 816.803.5853
Hours: Open: 3 days only. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Thanksgiving. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm
Scotch pines, Fraser firs and white pines. Enjoy complimentary cider, cookies, music and a hayride to the farm. They help load trees for customers.
794 US-40, Lawrence, 785.331.4422
Hours: mid-Nov thru mid-Dec
Choose and cut a Virginia pine, or select from precut Fraser firs, Scotch pines or white pines. Please note that this farm does not accept credit/debit cards. Only cash and checks at this time.
14820 Parallel Rd., Basehor, KS, 913.724.1057
Tips:
- Dress for the farm. Wear warm clothes and shoes.
- Many farms sell out by the first week of December, so go early if you want a fresh tree.
- Call ahead before you go for an up-to-date inventory. Many farms close for the season once they are sold out.
- Measure your space before you go. This includes doorways—you have to get the tree inside the house, after all. Trees in the field may appear to be a "reasonable" size, but once placed in your living room, they may be too large for your space. Get an idea in advance of the height and width you're after. You might even bring a measuring tape with you.
- Many of these farms offer precut trees or cut-your-own. They will provide the tools to cut your own and great advice, too. Ask staff members for tips and help.
- Read the information below carefully and visit farm websites for information, including special events. Some require cash, others accept credit cards.
- Many farms will shake, flock and net your tree for you. Some will help tie it to the roof of your car, and others will provide twine so you can tie it yourself. These services are a big help.
- Bring hand sanitizer and wipes to help clean off fresh tree sap.
- Take photos!
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Note: If you have a farm to add to our list - email kristina@kcparent.com.
Kristina Light writes about Christmas in Kansas City and its many wonderful traditions all season long on KCParent.com.