Best Local Christmas Tree Farm | 8 Places Where You Can Cut Down Your Own Tree

We like to do interesting things, and visiting a local Christmas Tree Farm to cut down our own tree is one of those traditions we keep up every year. There’s nothing like wrapping up that freshly cut tree with lights and ornaments and smelling the freshness for weeks! Some of our favorite tree-lighting ceremonies use live trees too, so why wouldn’t we? When you’re all done for the season, most cities offer Christmas Tree Recycling Programs that turn your tree into mulch! Live trees are the most environmentally friendly way to celebrate with a Christmas tree.

Indiana Christmas Tree Farms Near Indianapolis

Whether you’re interested in selecting and cutting down your very own tree or purchasing one that’s already been cut, there are many choices here in Indiana. There are so many Christmas tree farms very close to Indianapolis and these are some of our favorite places to purchase a Christmas tree. The whole Christmas tree farm excursion is fun, a great learning experience, and a beautiful tradition to start or continue. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do!

I recommend that you call ahead or check the farm website to be sure they still have trees available. It takes many years for a Christmas tree to grow to maturity, so the farm might run out of trees before you get there. Many farms do bring in pre-cut trees for purchase as another option, so you can still get the holiday farm experience and take home a live tree. If you know of another wonderful farm that should be included, please email info@indywithkids.com.

Dull’s Tree Farm

1765 W. Blubaugh Avenue, Thorntown

You choose and harvest (cut/pick). Precut trees are also available.

Included: Saws and tree carts are provided, and trees are pruned, shaken, baled, and loaded onto your vehicle.

Families enjoy farm animals and a barn with a slide for kids to play in. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Other Christmas/winter items are also available for purchase.

Opening Day at Dull’s Tree Farm: TBA

Seasonal Hours: HOURS TBA

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Piney Acres Farm

1115 E. 1000 North, Fortville

You choose and harvest (cut/pick).

Included: Saws are provided and a hayride takes you to your ideal tree type. You cut your tree down, then it’s loaded on the wagon and taken to be pruned, shaken, baled, and loaded onto your vehicle.

There are farm animals to see and free popcorn for everyone. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Other Christmas/winter items are available for purchase. You can also buy precut trees. Tree prices start at $11 per foot but vary by variety.

Santa makes frequent visits to the farm as well!

Opening Day at Piney Acres: November 23, 2024

Seasonal Hours: Sunday – Friday: Noon – 7 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm. Last entry is a half hour before close.

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Evans Whispering Pines

1538 North 400 West, Danville

Precut trees are available, as well as you choose and harvest (cut/pick).

Included: tree shaking, assistance with loading tree, coloring book and a candy cane for kids, tea, coffee, or hot cocoa.

Other Christmas/winter items are available for purchase. Precut trees are also available.

Opening Weekend at Evans Whispering Pines: November 23-24, 2024, 9 am – 6 pm

Seasonal Hours: Sunday-Friday: 1-6 pm, Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm.

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Lost Forty Tree Farm

4499 N 400 E, Greenfield

You choose and harvest (cut/pick) your own tree.

Included: Loaner saws, shaking and baling, help cutting, carrying, or loading trees.

Lost Forty Tree Farm takes pride in only offering the freshest trees, grown on the farm. If you need assistance cutting down your tree, a member of the farm crew will cut the tree for you at no extra charge.

Opening Day at Lost Forty Tree Farm: Open year-round. Call ahead of time if visiting before Thanksgiving Day.

Seasonal Hours: Hours vary and will be updated online based on tree availability, or call ahead.

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Jay’s Tree Farm

755 East Joppa Road, Mooresville

Precut Trees or you choose and harvest (cut/pick) your own tree.

Included: Cutting and shaking, wrapping and loading, drilling for tree stands, loaner saws and carts, and free apple cider.

Other Christmas/winter items are available for sale. Tree prices range from $15-20 per foot.

Opening Day at Jay’s Tree Farm: November 23-24, 2024, 9 am-5:30 pm

Seasonal Hours: Monday-Friday: 3-5:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9 am-5:30 pm.

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Clearview Family Tree Farm

8451 West 100 South, Arlington

You choose and harvest (cut/pick) your own tree.

Included: Wagon ride, spiced cider, and trees are shaken, drilled, and carried to your car.

Other Christmas/winter items are available for purchase. Precut trees are also available.

Opening Day at Clearview Family Tree Farm: November 23-24, 2024, HOURS TBA (Pre-cut trees only on this weekend)

Seasonal Hours: Saturday-Sunday: 9 am-5 pm.

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Spencer Farms

7177 East 161st Street, Noblesville

Precut trees only – grown in Indiana

Included: The tree will be shaken, netted, and secured to your vehicle for you. Wagon rides are available on weekends.

Other Christmas/winter items are available for sale. Spencer Farm’s family-friendly winery is on-site as well.

Opening Weekend at Spencer Farms: TBA

Seasonal Hours: HOURS TBA

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Sambol’s Tree Farm

7783 N. State Road 9, Fortville

Pre-cut and you choose and harvest trees are available.

Included: Loaner saws, sleds, and knee pads. Tree shaking, drilling, netting, and trees are tied to the top of your car.

Christmas wreaths and greenery are available for purchase. A food truck with concessions will be at the farm the first two weekends of the season.

Opening Weekend at Sambol’s Tree Farm: November 23-24, 12-5 pm (Precut trees only), November 29-30 (U-cut opening weekend. Appointments required. Schedule online beginning November 15.)

Seasonal Hours: HOURS TBA

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Hunter’s Honey Farm

6501 W Honey Lane, Martinsville

You choose and harvest (cut/pick). Precut trees are also available.

Included: Loaner saws are available. Tree shaking, baling, and drilling are offered for free. Inside the gift shop, enjoy complimentary hot honey cider and honey samples.

Hunter’s Honey Farm has Scotch and White Pine trees for u-cut, all priced at $12 per foot. The farm also brings in pre-cut Douglas, Canaan, and Concolor firs for the same price. Pick up handmade Christmas wreaths, tree stands, and some of the farm’s own honey while you’re there.

Opening Weekend at Hunter’s Honey Farm: November 29, 2024, 9 am-6 pm

Seasonal Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am-6 pm; Sunday: 1-5 pm

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