Choose your own fresh Christmas tree at one of these area Christmas Tree Farms. These family-owned businesses offer a touch of nostalgia and are perfect for your holiday memories.
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Tips:
Dress for the farm. Wear warm clothes and shoes.
Measure your space before you go. This includes doorways (you have to get the tree inside the house). 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 pre-cut 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.
Call ahead before you go for an up-to-date inventory. Many farms close for the season once they are sold out.
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, others will provide twine so you can tie it yourself. These services are a big help.
Bring hand sanitizer to help clean off fresh tree sap.
Take photos!
North
Family Tree Nursery Locations across the Metro ( Liberty - 830 W. Liberty Dr., Liberty, MO. 816.781.0001. OPKS - 8424 Farley St. Overland Park, KS. 913.642.6503. Shawnee - 7036 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS. 913.631.6121) 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.
24818 NE 148th St., Excelsior Springs, MO
816.630.5086
Info: You may cut the tree or their 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.
23400 Hwy 92 Platte City, MO.
816.225.8809
Info: Pre-cut 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 hand-made fresh pine wreaths and garland, as well as fir wreaths and roping, along with an assortment of gift items.
19401 Fightmaster, Trimble, MO
816.803.5853
Info: Enjoy a complimentary hayride to the field to select Scotch Pine or Eastern White pine trees. You may also choose pre-cut Fraser Fir Christmas trees. Enjoy free popcorn and hot chocolate. You may purchase fresh fir wreaths and garland. Take photos with Santa on your visit.
South
Family Tree Nursery Locations across the Metro ( Liberty - 830 W. Liberty Dr., Liberty, MO. 816.781.0001. OPKS - 8424 Farley St. Overland Park, KS. 913.642.6503. Shawnee - 7036 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS. 913.631.6121) 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.
20606 South SR 7, Pleasant Hill, MO.
816.540.3887
Info: 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 pre-cut Fir trees from Michigan. Trees on the farm include Scotch, Red, Austrian, White pines. Pre-cut include Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Balsam fir, Concolor fit, and Blue Spruce Christmas Trees. They shake the tree, bale it, and attach it to your car for free. Santa visits on weekends (call ahead for schedule).
East
3022 N. Twyman Rd., Independence, MO
816.838.3707
Info: 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.
27102 Herring Rd. Greenwood, MO
816.744.0386
Info: Trees include Douglas Firs, Canaan Firs, Blue Spruce, Fraser Firs and White Firs. Services include free tree shaking and wrapping. Also, enjoy 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.
West
Family Tree Nursery Locations across the Metro ( Liberty - 830 W. Liberty Dr., Liberty, MO. 816.781.0001. OPKS - 8424 Farley St. Overland Park, KS. 913.642.6503. Shawnee - 7036 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS. 913.631.6121) 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.
2825 S 63rd St Kansas City, KS
913.375.1317
Activities: Christmas picture cut-out. Heated Barn with gift shop. Hot Chocolate. Choose & Cut Scotch and Austrian Pines 5' to 10'. Pre-cut White Pines to 9'. Frasier Firs, Michigan Grand Firs and Balsam Firs up to 18' tall. Indoor Restroom. Christmas Egg Hunt. Fresh Wreaths and Garland.
8820 W 247th St; Louisburg, KS
913.837.4432
Info: Enjoy this beautiful tree farm. They cut, shake, bag and help tie trees to the car for you. Enjoy hot cocoa, visits with Santa, and a beautiful gift shop.
9820 Evening Star Rd., Eudora, KS
785.542.1634
Info: Take a complimentary tractor pulled sleigh ride and select from Scotch Pine, White Pine, White and Black Hill Spruce in the field or pre-cut 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 tree to vehicle.
24250 W 83rd St, Lenexa, KS
913.484.5024
Info: Local u-pick Christmas tree farm in Johnson County.
18541 Midland Dr Shawnee, KS
913.631.5095
Info: 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 pre-cut trees. Enjoy cocoa and make family memories at this farm. They do provide shaking and netting of trees. Also enjoy Beautiful Manger scene, Apple cider, Hot chocolate, Candy canes and Hay rides (if weather and tractor permits).
Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm
794 US-40, Lawrence, KS
785.331.4422
Info: Scotch pines, Fraser Firs, and White Pines. Enjoy complimentary cider, cookies, music and a hayride to the farm. They help load trees for customers.
14820 Parallel Rd, Basehor, KS
913.724.1057
Info: Choose and cut a Virginia Pine, or a precut Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, or White pine. Please note that this farm does not accept credit/debit cards. Only cash and checks at this time.
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