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Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of Southern Minneapolis and Southern Suburbs's choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, please email me!

If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website. Click on it for the most current hours and information. NOTE: I cannot emphasize this enough: Please, ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO to confirm their supply, their hours and whether they are allowing choose-and-cut or just precut trees. All three can change during the short Christmas season, due to weather, demand and the farmer's business conditions! Farms change hours, get sold, shut down or run out of trees, and I have no way of knowing, because I can't call or visit every farm every month, let alone every day. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here! DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM BY PHONE OR EMAIL!

And please tell the farmer you visit in Southern Minneapolis and Southern Suburbs that you found their farm here! I need the farmers to realize that you found them here so that they will keep their information up to date! They rarely notify me when they change hours or stop selling trees!

Just scroll down this page!

Listings:

Blue Earth County

Little's Tree Farm - Free: Hay rides, tree shaking, coffee, cider, color books and candy canes
18712 561 Ave., Good Thunder, MN. Phone: 507-278-3144 or 507-278-4206. Directions: From Mankato, south on Hwy 66, 1 mile past County Rd 9 turn off, turn left, follow signs. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Scotch Pine, Black Hills Spruce.

Carver County

Z’S Trees - Wagon rides to fields, cider, wreaths & garlands-made to order.
10850 110th Street, Cologne, MN. Phone: 952-466-2577. Email: zimm@spacestar.net. Directions: US Hwy 5 to Waconia, south 2 ½ miles on US Hwy 284, west three-quarters mile on 110th St. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas. , open weekends and Wednesday evenings through December 18th
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.

Dakota County

Iverson Tree Farms - Choose and cut Christmas trees
246 Oakview Road, West St. Paul, MN. Phone: 651-457-1713. Email: swanmeadow@blackfoot.net. Directions: 9 miles south of Sacred Heart, MN on Hwy 9. Open: Day after Thanksgiving.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce

Hampton Hills Tree Farm - Wreaths, tree stands, Santa, Free: sleigh rides with horses, coloring books, candy canes. Drive to your tree on 4 miles of plowed field roads. Tree shaking and tree bailing available
Highway 56, Hampton, MN. Phone: 763-753-4595. Email: info@cutyourown.com. Directions: I-494 to Highway 52 south to Hwy 56 - 7 miles south of Hampton exit on Hwy 56. Open: November 20th to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.

McLeod County

Nicollet County

Ramsey County

Rice County

Thorn Crest Farm - Cut your own Christmas Trees, wreaths, garland, gift shop, farm animals, Flowers (dried), Apples, Pumpkins, Squash
Dundas, MN. Phone: (507) 645-4182. Open: Sept 29-Oct 29: Friday noon-5:30 & Sat/Sun 10 am to 5:30 pm. November 17 to Dec10: Friday noon-4:30 & Sat/Sun 10 am-4:30 pm. Spend a delightful day in the country at Thorn Crest Farm's Fall Harvest Festival. Pick your own pumpkins, grass maze, farm animals, country store with squash, gourds, ornamentals, apples, seasonal produce. Gift shop and drying shed filled with dried flowers, gifts, crafts, and antiques. Join us for Christmas in the Country. Enjoy hot cider. Cut your own Christmas trees, fresh evergreen wreaths made each week at the farm. No synthetic pesticides or herbicides used at the farm.

St. Croix

Brewery Hill Christmas Trees - Wreaths, flocking, homemade candies & kettle corn, crafts, tree stands and accessories
820 Ottawa Road, Le Sueur, MN. Phone: 507-665-2056. Email: gerrylesueur@yahoo.com. Directions: 1 mile south of Le Sueur on County Rd 36 (Main St). Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce

Scott County

Gifford's Tree Farm - Christmas trees - cut-your-own & fresh pre-cut, Nursery Stock (see also Bedding, Trees, Shrubs), Trees (landscape) (see also Nursery Stock)
Lakeville, MN. Phone: (952) 461-3717. Open: Call for hours. Directions: From 35W exit at Cty Rd 70, go west 4 miles to blinking red light (Cty Rd 27 or Texas Ave.) south 1 mi. to farm. Beautiful full evergreens - fast solutions for empty yards & privacy. Come pick out your tree. If you have a trailer, we can load your tree, or we will plant your tree in your yard or business using a 36 or 50 inch tree spade. Truck planting available for 10' and above (for less transplant shock). These trees are MN Certified & guaranteed 1 yr. Quantity discounts for 10 or more trees.
Log Cabin Pines - Handmade crafts, wreaths. Balsam and Fraser fir are only available in precuts. Tree shaking and baling available
6345 E. 240th Street, Elko, MN. Phone: 952-461-2448. Directions: South on 35W to County Rd 70, go west (right) 5 miles to County Rd 27, south (left) 2 ½ miles to County Rd 62, west (right) ½ mile. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce
Minnesota Harvest Orchard & Bakery-
Name change; see Sponsel's, below.
Nelson's Apple Farm - pre-cut and cut-your-own Christmas trees, wagon rides (weekends), farm animals, 7 Acre Corn Maze, Gift Shop, and . Crop Maze/Labyrinth, Farm Animals (see also Petting Zoo), Apples, Pumpkins
3270 Douglas Avenue, Webster, MN, 55088. Phone: (952) 461-3355. Email: Appleman121@cs.com. Directions: Located 2 miles south of New Market and one mile north of Webster. . Open: Day after Thanksgiving to December 20th, Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m to 5:00 pm . Apple Season - Open Daily Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m to 6:00 pmPick your own apples - 20 different varieties! Apple barn opens Sept 1 - December 20. Pre-picked and pick-your-own apples & pumpkins, apple cider.
Revak Nursery - Christmas Store (Dept 56, etc.), full service Choose & Cut, Train rides
24066 Pillsbury Ave So, Lakeville, MN. Phone: 952-469-1200. Directions: Interstate 35 to C. Rd. 70, east to McDonald’s, south on the east frontage road 3 miles. Open: November 20th to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce
Sponsel's Minnesota Harvest Orchard & Bakery - Santa appearances, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo
Old Hwy 169 at Apple Lovers' Lane, Jordan, MN 55352. Phone: 952-492-7753. Fax: 952-492-3370. Email us at: toppersponsel@aol.com. Directions: From the Twin Cities, take Hwy 169 south until two miles past Jordan. Then turn left on Co Rd 59, going up the hill 3/4 mile. Turn right on Co Rd 66 and go 3/4 mile to the orchard entrance on left. Call for special directions to by-pass Renaissance Festival traffic on weekends in August and September. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Our products are usually available in All year. Open: 9 am to 7 pm, seven days/week until midnight on event nights. Apples: July 24 - November 1. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Short-order grill/restaurant with lots of indoor seating, featuring our popular Cream of Wild Rice Soup with Harvest Vegetables. We make Caramel Apple Topper (caramel dip), carameled apples, jams, jellies, cider, wild rice soup, and wood-fired apple butter all on site. Horseback Trail Riding is open year 'round. "Holiday in Lights" horse-drawn wagon ride, dinner, and live music runs from Thanksgiving to New Years Eve nightly. See our website for indoor and outdoor concerts on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year. Lots of activities for kids on MEA days in October. Also see our PickYourOwn listing and our Pumpkin/Corn maze listing.

Sibley County

Washington County

Axdahl's Garden Farm & Greenhouse - Precut Christmas Trees, Garden Produce, (at Halloween: corn maze and pumpkin patch)
7452 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082. Phone: (651) 439-3134. Email: info@axdahlfarms.com. Directions: Corner of Hwy 12 & Hwy 15 (Manning Ave) 1 mi N of Hwy 36, Stillwater. Open: May - October & Christmas Season. Call for hours. Original farm setting. Famous locally for the best sweet corn and fresh veggies. Visit our greenhouse this spring! Bedding plants, instant color gardens, hanging baskets, veggie plants and perennials. This fall spend the day in the large pick-your-own pumpkin patch or getting lost in the free corn maze. At Christmas time choose from a large selection of fresh-cut Fraser's & Balsams, custom decorated wreaths, garland and spruce tops. Free cider & hot chocolate.
Bernin's Tree Farm - Animal Identification Game, wreaths, garland
6540 Greene Avenue N, Hugo, MN. Phone: 651-426-3856. Email: bbernin@juno.com. Directions: On Hwy 61, one mile east of Ricci’s Cantina. Open: Day after Thanksgiving, then weekends only to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce. Precut Balsam to 12 feet.
Covered Bridge Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, saws provided, trees bagged, trees tied, blueberries, gift shop, restrooms
18655 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake, MN 55025. Phone: 651-464-0735. Email us at: plarsen@usfamily.net. Directions: 4 miles north of Ricci's (Hugo) on US 61 And for a map to our farm, click here. Our products are usually available in July, December. Open: Christmas trees: Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving 9 - 5. Blueberries: Mid July; Call for hours.;for Christmas trees: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday after Thanksgiving 9am to 5pm. Free cider and cookies, tree cleaning, saws provided and tying twine provided. Pick your own blueberries in mid July for about 3 weeks. Call for hours. Payment: Cash, Check.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine.
Halley Tree Farm - Christmas trees, Wreaths, stands; free apple cider, free shaking, and disposal bag with tree purchase
17338 Lyons Street, Forest Lake, MN. Phone: 651-464-6027. Directions: North on I-35 to Forest Lake, Exit 131, left one mile on Broadway (Co 2) farm on left. Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, Precut Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine
Krueger's Sprucegate Farm of Lake Elmo - Cut-your-own or choose from our pre-cut trees. Specializing in custom decorated wreaths, large trees and a customer reserve list.
4452 Lake Elmo Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN. Phone: 651-439-9186 . Directions: 1 mile north of Lake Elmo on County Rd 17 (between Hwy 5 & 36). Open: Day after Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce
Mansmith’s Classic Christmas Trees - Heated Gift Shop, wreaths, garlands, swags, baling, all trees cleaned with shaker
23595 Elmcrest Ave. N., Forest Lake, MN. Phone: 651-464-3126. Directions: At Forest Lake & I-35, go west 1 mile on County Rd 2 to Elmcrest (Sportsman’s Club Rd), north ¼ mile. Open: November 20th to Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce
Mr. Snowman's Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Garland, Baskets, Fresh wreaths made at farm (just across the border in Wisconsin)
7619 N 1250th Street, River Falls, WI 54022. Phone: 715-262-3999. Email: CHARLIE@MRSNOWMANSCHRISTMASTrees.com. Directions: From Hudson, WI 8 miles south. From Prescott, WI 4 miles north on St. Croix River across from Kinnikinic State Park). Open: Day after Thanksgiving.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, Colorado Spruce
Northwoods Christmas Trees - Wreaths, gifts, free shaking and baling, bonfire & treats
18150 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake, MN. Phone: 651-464-2893. Email: bbender@usfamily.net. Directions: 35E north to Co. Rd.14 (Hugo) right to Hugo, north on Hwy 61, 3 miles on left. Open: Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce, Norway Spruce.
St. Croix Valley Trees - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Wagon rides, tree shaking and wrapping, wreaths, Gift Shop, children's play area - Just across the border in Wisconsin
458 Rice Lake Road, Somerset, WI. Phone: 715-247-5500. Email: stcvt@somtel.net. Directions: 5 ½ miles north of Somerset on County Rd I, then follow the tree signs. Open: Day after Thanksgiving.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce
Stillwater Christmas Tree Farm - Tree shaking & baling, wreaths, precut trees
12303 May Ave. N., Stillwater, MN. Phone: 651-430-2788. Directions: 6 ½ miles north of MN Hwy 36 on Co. Rd. 15 to 120th St. (or Co. Rd. 61), east to May Ave. north ½ mile. Open: Day after Thanksgiving.
Christmas tree varieties: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce, White Spruce.
Willow River Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Hay wagon rides, animal petting, free shaking & baling (just across the border in Wisconsin)
850 Kelly Road, Hudson, WI. Phone: 715-386-3196. Directions: I-94 east to exit 4, east on Hwy 12, south on Kelly Road. Open: Day after Thanksgiving until Christmas.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, Colorado Spruce.
Woodbury Deer Trail Deer Farm- choose-and-cut tree Christmas Trees
Woodbury, MN. Phone: (651) 203-3038. Email: treefarm@southviewdesign.com. Open: Seasonal Hours. The most convenient choose-and-cut tree farm in the St. Paul Suburbs. Fresh trees for the holidays. Click here for a map.

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