The Christmas season is the perfect time to create cherished family traditions, and few things are as timeless as a trip to a tree farm to cut down your own Christmas tree. Many farms offer festive wagon rides and complimentary hot chocolate and coffee, making it a fun-filled outing for the whole family. Your kids will love the experience! Here are some of the top tree farms in Northern Illinois to kick off your Christmas traditions:
- Richardson Christmas Tree Farm–9407 Richardson Rd, Spring Grove, IL, 815.675.9729— Open the day after Thanksgiving through December 20th. The hours are 9 am to 6 pm. Over 50,000 trees on 75 acres. Wagon rides to and from the fields, shop for wreaths, decorations, and enjoy free hot chocolate or coffee. https://richardsonadventurefarm.com/
- Pioneer Tree Farm—4614 Pioneer Rd., McHenry, IL Open the Friday after Thanksgiving November 29, and Saturdays and Sundays through December 19. The gate opens at 9:00, and closes at 4:00. Old-fashioned fun on a country farm, approximately 50 miles north of Chicago. Trees are organically grown and pruned by hand. Wagon rides to and from the pines and tree shaking and baling are included at no extra charge. Hand saws are provided. https://pioneertreefarm.com.
- Moehling Christmas Tree Farm—10904 Bull Valley Rd., Woodstock, IL 815.355.1738. Open November 26 to December 12th.
- Bill’s Evergreen Tree Farm — 3102 Miller Rd, McHenry, IL 60051. (847) 525-9809 You choose, you cut Christmas tree farm open 9 am to 4 pm weekends from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve.
- Gengel Christmas Tree Farm–38614 N Fairfield Rd, Lake Villa, IL 60046 (224) 545-0711. Open 12 pm to 4 pm Fridays and 8 am to 4 pm weekends. Gengel Tree Farm has been family-owned and operated since the early 1960s. Offering fresh cut Fraser, Balsam, Canaan and a small selection of cut your own.