There’s no Christmas tradition quite like picking out a fresh, live tree from a local tree farm. Roaming fields as a family and cutting one down yourself (or ask staff to help you, no worries) truly feels like an adventure all its own. So keep your family traditions going and pump up the Christmas jams for a road trip out to the country to these North Texas tree farms.
The first two in our list have it all—all the trees you could possibly want to choose from and many more kiddie attractions that feel like a day out at the fair. If you’re not heading in those directions, check out the remaining tree farms on our list—all family-owned offering a more low-key experience and some offering hay rides and special times with Santa.
The season only lasts as long as the trees are in supply and the biggest ones always sell first, so be sure to visit early claim to your ideal tree.
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YesterLand Farm’s Christmas Carnival
Where: 15410 I-20, Canton, Texas; one hour east of Dallas, toward Tyler
When: The carnival and tree sales are open Black Friday, November 29, 2024 and continuing weekends through Monday, December 23, 2024. Tree sales only December 2–5, 2024, 1:30–5:30pm.
Hours: November 29–30: noon–9pm
December 1–20: 4–9pm Fridays, noon–9pm Saturdays, noon–7pm Sundays
December 21–23: noon–9pm
What to know: This attraction’s the farthest drive from DFW, so you’ll want to carve out a whole day for this trip, but the number are attractions are well worth the miles. Here you’ll find way more kids activities than at most tree farms. In addition to choosing a pre-cut tree, there’s an entire carnival that await you.
Throw snowballs in the snow play area or ride down the tubing hill, visit the farm animals, and stay after dark for the lighted trail. Whenever you’re ready, Santa will be waiting for you on his gingerbread throne (photo packages available).
Cost: Presale pricing starts at $19.95 online; $34.95 at the gate; under 3 free. Tree cost varies by height.
Contact: 903/567-2255
Follow: Instagram @yesterlandfarm and Facebook
Learn more: yesterlandfarm.com
Mainstay Farm Park’s Christmas Adventure
Where: 1004 W. Bethesda Road, Cleburne, Texas (about 25 minutes south of Fort Worth, look for the half-buried ranch wagon)
When: Weekends November 29–December 22, 2024
Select Fridays, 10am–5:30pm (Black Friday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 20)
Every Saturday, 10am–5:30pm
Every Sunday, 11am–5:30pm
What to know: Where you actually need a tree or just want to enjoy a fun day out, Mainstay is the place to go for both. Mainstay’s fields of Blue Ice trees they planted back in the spring are ready for harvesting. They provide they saw, you cut. And they’ve got dozens of kid-friendly games and rides—like a jumping pillow, Ferris wheel and a tubing hill—ready to go.
You’ll want to get there early in the day to see Santa and Mrs. Claus’ big entrance. Each day, one hour after doors open, a drumline leads them into the attraction, where they’ll receive visitors. Don’t forget to visit hay market, a milking parlor-turned-gift shop that houses unique and handcrafted items including fresh wreaths, garlands and greenery. The full food menu available and indoor restrooms are huge pluses, too.
Cost: Admission tickets required: $19.95 presale online, $31.95 at the gate. Children under 3 free. General admission includes Santa visits and unlimited farm activities (additional cost for some activities). Blue Ice trees in the field are pre-tagged and priced according to size and grade.
Contact: 817/295-6772
Follow: Instagram @mainstayfarmpark and on Facebook
Learn more: mainstayfarm.com/christmasadventure
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KaJiN Farm
Where: 3221 CR 2508, Caddo Mills, Texas; about 15 miles northeast of Rockwall (look for the alligator sign)
When: Opens Black Friday, November 29, 2024 through sell-out. Friday–Sunday 9am–5pm
What to know: Let the Christmas times roll at KaJiN—pronounced Cajun—Farm, a nod to the family’s time spent living in New Orleans. (Ask about the complimentary Mardi Gras beads.) Here you can cut your your ideal Christmas tree (Virginia Pines or Arizona Cypress) or select a precut Fraser fir, originally grown and driven in from North Carolina. The family who runs the farm also makes wreaths on-site from the very same fir trees.
Come on any weekend day to ride the mini train or hayride around the property, say hello to the sweet mini horse named Lady, or play a round of cabbage ball (New Orleans-style baseball, no gloves) in the field. Santa will be there every day from 10am–4:30pm. But the best time to go with when they’re hosting Breakfast with Santa, on Saturdays Nov. 30 and Dec. 7. To RSVP, text 903/217-2679 for your sit-down at either 9:30am or 10:15am.
Cost: Free admission. Trees priced as marked based on height, which go up to 14 feet, and as small as 3 feet for tabletops.
Contact: Call or text 903/217-2679
Follow: Facebook
Learn more: kajinfarm.com
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4D Farm
Where: 3900 Upper Denton Road, Weatherford, Texas; about 40 minutes west of Fort Worth
When: Opens Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 from 9am–4pm, through sell-out. Saturdays 9am–4pm; Sundays 1–4pm
What to know: Choose and cut your own Leyland Cypress or “Blue Ice” Arizona Cypress or choose a pre-cut Fraser fir. Not sure what size you really need? Check out their website for their handy guide on selecting the ideal size tree for your home and care instructions for the tree that will help it last through the holiday season.
Then, after doing the hard work of chopping, you can reward your kids (if the weather cooperates) with an excursion on the tractor-pulled hayride, or munch on made-from-scratch cookies or hot cocoa. To see Santa and snap free photos with him, save your trip for Sunday, December 8 from 2–4pm. 4D also welcomes guests to bring their own photographer for family photo sessions at the tree farm by scheduling it online here.
Cost: Free admission. Tree pricing varies by size.
Contact: Call or text 817/313-2914, 4dfarmweatherford@gmail.com
Follow: Instagram @4dfarmweatherford and Facebook
Learn more: 4dfarm.com
Haynie’s Green Acres
Where: 10405 Shannon Valley Drive, Crowley, Texas; about 30 minutes south of Fort Worth
When: Open Friday, November 29, 2024, 10am–5:30pm, through sell-out. Open Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday noon–5pm. Also, beginning December 1, open Monday–Friday 2–5pm.
What to know: For families looking for super colorful trees this year, head to Haynie’s, which is on the same property as wedding venue Mimosa Hall. Haynie’s will be offering a selection of their signature flocked trees—available in bright colors such as white, red, purple, pink, blue and black.
Note that Santa won’t be at the tree farm this year, but on all weekends, you’ll enjoy the hayrides, play on the swings near the picnic tables, and shop the gift shop for ornaments and handmade wreaths. For families wanting to book a pro photographer, read here for details on their fee and for reserving a time for a family photo session.
Cost: Free admission. Tree pricing varies by size.
Contact: 817/297-3970
Follow: Facebook
Learn more: hayniesgreenacres.com
Kadee Christmas Tree Farm
Where: 5054 Hwy 69 South, Greenville, Texas; about one hour northeast of Dallas
When: Lights trail open daily November 23–December 15, 2024 from 5:30–8pm
Daily tree sales available Friday November 29, 2024 through sellout. Open Monday–Friday 2–7pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–7pm.
What to know: This Christmas tree farm lights up after dark. So come near the end of the day to choose and cut a Virginia pine (usually up to 12 feet tall) from the fields, or select a pre-cut tree. Then stay just after dark to walk through the trail of lights and eat s’mores by the firepit. The best time to come is during the vendor market on Saturday, November 30, 10am–4pm.
Cost: Lights trail is $8 per person; under 3 free. Free admission for tree farm.
Contact: 903/413-3811; kadeefarm@yahoo.com
Follow: Instagram @kadeefarm and Facebook
Learn more: kadeefarm.com
Monroe Family Farm
Where: 14728 Songbird Lane Haslet, Texas, north of Fort Worth
When: Opens Black Friday, November 29, 2024, through Christmas Eve, December 24.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5–8pm; Friday–Saturday 10am–8pm; closed Sunday
What to know: This family-owned farm will be open six days a week, offering all pre-cut trees: Fraser, Douglas Fir, Noble and Nordmann. Come on opening weekend to see Santa and Mrs. Claus (they’ll be here 1–4pm Friday–Saturday, November 29–30) or on any Saturday for a chance to feed the farm animals and shop for your own homemade baked goods, like pretzel bites, to munch on for the roadtrip home.
Cost: Free admission; trees vary by height
Contact: 469/435-3169
Follow: On Instagram @monroefamilyfarm and Facebook
Learn more: monroefamilyfarmtx.com
Sunset Hill Tree Farm
Where: 3400 County Road 206, Alvarado, Texas; about 35 minutes south of Fort Worth
When: Opens Black Friday, November 29, 2024, until sell-out. 9am–5pm weekends.
What to know: Select either a precut tree or cut one yourself at this local family-owned tree farm, owned by Duane and Donna Patrick, the same people behind Pollo Rosa Vineyard and Winery. If you’re local, bookmark this spot. They’ll open up their farm zoo for small groups, school field trips and homeschool science classes too.
Cost: Free admission. Tree prices vary by height.
Contact: 817/944-3177; sunsethilltreefarm@gmail.net
Follow: Facebook
Learn more: sunsethilltreefarm.co
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Top photo courtesy of YesterLand Farm
