When it comes to Christmas traditions, picking out a tree ranks at the top of the list. Even Kevin McCallister knew this, chopping down his very own makeshift tree in Home Alone.
While we don’t recommend axing a tree from your neighbor’s yard, we do recommend heading to one of these local tree farms to pick a tree. Whether you decide on a picturesque, precut Fraser Fir, humble Charlie Brown special or cut your own 8-foot pine, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect centerpiece for Santa to pile presents under.
Here are the 2023 Best Christmas Tree Farms in Cincinnati:
Bartels Farm
4427 Cotton Run Rd, Hamilton, OH | Website
Bartels Farm provides a peaceful, natural place for your family to choose and cut your own Christmas tree. Living Trees and pre-cut trees are also available. Open weekends from November 24th through December 10th and only by appointment. Make an appointment HERE!
Big Tree Plantation
2544 South Waynesville Road, Morrow, OH | Website
Big Tree Plantation is one of most popular tree farms in Cincinnati, featuring over 35,000 trees! Enjoy loads of family friendly activities on weekends.
Corsi Tree Farm
1651 Bolender Rd. Hamersville, OH 45130 | Website
Grab a cup of hot cocoa, a hand saw, and explore over 100 acres of beautiful scenery. Free tree bailing is included. Cash or check only (ATM available). Opens November 24- December 23, Wednesday to Sunday from 9am-5pm.
Doc Millers Christmas Trees
12666 German Church St. NE, Alliance, OH | Website
Pick from a plethora of 5-15′ trees! This Eco-Friendly choose and cut farm uses no pesticides, fungicides or colorants. Opens Saturday, November 18, 2023. Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays only.
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John T Nieman Nursery
3215 Hamilton New London Rd. Hamilton, OH | Website
They have been growing Christmas trees for over 75 years and currently grow over 60,000 trees on our 125 acre farm. You can choose to roam the fields looking for that perfect tree, find a pre-cut tree by the Christmas barn, or pick from a large selection of balled and burlapped trees to plant after Christmas. Cash or check only. Open daily from November 18 – December 23, no appointment is needed!
Koch Christmas Trees
6232 Hamilton-Scipio Road, Okeana, Ohio, 45053 | Website
The small, family owned farm has lots to offer! The selection of trees includes many varieties including Scotch pine, Eastern White pine, Canaan fir, and Blue spruce. They also bring in prime pre-cut Fraser fir trees from North Carolina. Opens on Friday, November 25th. Reservations are required and can be scheduled HERE.
Shaker Tract Tree Farm
8626 New Haven Rd, Harrison, Ohio 45030 | Website
Shaker Tract Tree Farm offers a family experience where you can select and cut your own fresh and green Christmas tree. Hand-saw, sled, and ground mat are provided. Open November 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and Dec 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17.
Spring Valley Tree Farm
2462 Cook Road, Spring Valley, Ohio 45370 | Website
Fresh Christmas trees for you to choose and cut including beautiful spruce and fir varieties. They also offer pre-cut trees, wreaths and “living trees” that you can plant after the holiday season! Sale days for 2023 are: November 24,25 & 26, Dec. 2, 3 & 16th ‘Spruce Day’. As of November 1 reservations are only available for Dec. 3 and 16. Reserve trees on those dates soon!
Toms Mitts Christmas Trees
625 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY | Website
Open daily through Christmas Eve. They’ve been serving the area for almost 50 years. Find trees from 3 to 14 feet tall! Trees start at $44.95. Open daily from November 15th through Christmas Eve.
