The Best Christmas Tree Farms Near Indianapolis

There’s something nostalgic about cutting down your Christmas tree: the smell of pine needles, the adventure of hunting down the perfect tree with your family, chopping it, and then hauling it back to the house for an old-fashioned Christmas. 

There are plenty of Christmas tree farms in and around the Indianapolis area where you can experience the magic of cutting down your own Christmas tree. So grab your family, your gloves, and your saw (or use one of theirs if you must) and head to one of these central Indiana Christmas tree farms for a tree-chopping good time. Related Article: The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun in Indianapolis

Where to go to cut down your own Christmas Tree near Indianapolis:

North

Dull’s Tree Farm

Address: 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown
2023 Dates/Hours: Opens Nov. 24, opening day hours are 9 am-6 pm. After that the hours are Monday – Friday: 3-6; Saturday: 9-6; Sunday: 1-6
Pricing: Dull’s Christmas Tree Prices

Just outside Lebanon, Dull’s Tree Farm has offered holiday adventures for many years. From pumpkin picking to a holiday festival, Dull’s is prepared to offer pre-cut trees for purchase, giant, homemade wreaths for the front door, and a visit with Santa on certain weekends. You can also put on your boots, stomp through the snow, and cut down the perfect tree (Scotch Pine, White Pine, and Canaan Fir) for your home.

Dulls Christmas Tree Farm near Indianapolis
Dulls Christmas Tree Farm near Indianapolis

Newfoundland Dog Day (Dec. 2-3) – Join the Newfies at Dull’s Tree Farm this year for two fun days of dogs at the farm. The South Central Newfoundland Club will be on the farm with their big woolly dogs to pull your tree from the field to the processing area. Some pull a cart, some pull a sled, some hook onto a tarp.

Newfoundland Dog Day at Dull's Tree Farm

Piney Acres

Address: 1115 E 1000 N, Fortville
2023 Dates/Hours: November 18-December 23. Farm hours are Sunday – Friday: Noon-7 pm; and Saturday: 10 am-7 pm
Pricing: 2023 Christmas Season Pricing

Piney Acres is a family-owned and operated 73-acre farm in central Indiana, offering ten different pine varieties. Grab a guide map from the farm store and a saw from the barn, hop on a hayride and head out to the zone of your choice to find your perfect Christmas tree. After you finish, a hay wagon will bring you and your tree back to the cozy barn and farm store, also on site: pre-cut trees, hot cocoa, visits with Santa, and more.

Tag a Tree

If you can’t wait until Nov. 18 to pick out your tree, you can visit Piney Acres now and pick out your tree. You will then tag the tree you want and then return for it when it is ready. 

Piney Acres Farm Christmas Tree Farm, cut down your own christmas tree

Watts Christmas Tree Farm

Address: 9101 Moore Rd, Zionsville
2023 Dates: Opening day is Nov. 24. 

Maybe you’re not committed 100% to the tree-chopping experience. No problem! Watts Christmas Tree Farm brings its trees to Traders Point Creamery, where you get a unique tree experience. David Watts brings his trees in from farms in North Carolina and Michigan; visitors can select their tree, then visit with the animals on the Traders Point Creamery farm, dine at the restaurant, take a hike around the farm, and more. The annual Christmas on the Farm event will be 9 am-5 pm on Dec. 2. 

East

Sambol’s Tree Farm

Address:7783 N. State Road 9, Fortville
2023 Dates/Hours: Opening day is Nov. 24, 2023. Opening day requires appointments. Guests can book appointments beginning Nov. 10. 
Pricing: Christmas Tree Pricing

Sambol’s Tree Farm is a full-service Christmas tree farm offering both “Choose and Cut” trees growing in our field and Pre-cut trees. 

The full-service experience means no need to bring anything with you! They supply hand saws, sleds, and kneeling pads. Their crew will drill, shake, and net your tree AND will tie it onto your car! All of this is included in the price.

Appointments Required

An appointment is required on opening day to spread out the number of people on the farm at any one time. This will allow them to provide the best customer experience. The appointment scheduler will be active on their website at 9:00 am on Nov. 10, 2023.

Open early for pre-cuts

If you can’t wait until Nov. 24 to get your tree, Sambol’s offers pre-cut Christmas Trees Nov. 18-19.

Sambol's Tree Farm

Clearview Family Christmas Tree Farm

Address: 8451 W 100 S, Arlington
2023 Dates/Hours: Opening day is set for Nov. 24, 2023.
More info: clearviewfamilytreefarm.com

At Clearview Family Christmas Tree Farm, you can take a hay ride out to the tree field, then choose and cut your own tree. The staff will share information about the different species available, ranging from the traditional Scotch Pine to the Fraser Fir. Clearview opens Thanksgiving weekend and will celebrate its annual Artisans Festival on Nov. 24-26 & Dec. 2-3. 

Clearview Family Christmas Tree Farm Artisans Festival – Visitors can enjoy nostalgic performances from artists like Ron Hobbs and Gangsta Jazz, Moon Cave Ramblers, Catrina Campbell and Friends, and the Blue River Community Choir, regardless of the weather. Additionally, children can look forward to Barnyard Party Pals’ outdoor activities, including pony rides and exotic animals viewing, following the farm’s cheerful motto, “lookin’ is for free!”. The best part the festival is FREE

CLEARVIEW FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

Lost Forty Tree Farm

Address: 4499 N 400 E, Greenfield
2023 Dates/Hours: Opening day is Thanksgiving day, Nov. 23, 10 am – 5 pm. Lost Forty Tree Farm will open Nov. 24-26 from 9 am-5 pm, and select hours into the first weekend of December. Find a complete list of hours at lostfortytreefarm.com/questions.
More info: lostfortytreefarm.com/

Visitors are welcome to walk the grounds and choose from a wide variety of u-cut Christmas trees including Canaan Fir, Eastern White Pine, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, and Colorado Spruce. Trees are limited this year, so Lost Forty Tree Farm has advised arriving early if you want a big one! 

Lost Forty Tree Farm - Christmas Tree Farm Indiana
Lost Forty Tree Farm

South

Evans Whispering Pines

Address: 1538 North 400 West, Danville
2023 Dates/Hours: Opening weekend is Nov. 24-26.
More Info: Check Evans Whispering Pines’ Facebook page for the latest updates. 

Evan Whispering Pines offers Scotch Pine, White Pine, and Norway Spruce for cutting. Pre-cut selections include Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, and Concolor Fir. 

Evans Whispering Pines

Hilgert Christmas Tree Farm

Address: 7729 N Frontage Rd, Fairland
2023 Dates/Hours: Nov. 24-Dec. 20; 8 am-5:30 pm
Pricing:  $40 Tree (includes tax); $20 Wreath. Cash or Check.
More Info: hilgertmicrofarm.com/

This 16-acre tree farm is self-service with tools to loan during your visit including a shaker, hand saw and twine. Please call ahead if you need assistance. Mostly Scotch Pine (4-6 ft) trees on site, with a few White Pines. Cash or check only.

Jay’s Tree Farm

Address: 755 E. Joppa Rd, Mooresville
2023 Dates/Hours: Nov. 24 – Dec. 17; Nov. 25: 9 am – 5:30 pm; Monday – Friday: 3 pm – 5:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 5:30 pm; 
Pricing: Each tree is priced individually, most averaging around $13/ft
More Info: jaystreefarm.com/

Operating for the past 20 years, Jay’s Tree Farm offers families a choice of Scotch Pine, White Pine, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, and Fraser Fir. You can choose and cut your own tree or select a pre-cut tree. Staff at Jay’s will shake, wrap and load your tree onto the car. They also offer large wreaths, a free cup of apple cider or hot cocoa, and cookies for purchase. While your tree is being processed, you can sit around the bonfire and warm up.

Jay’s Tree Farm - Cut Down your own Christmas Tree - Christmas Tree Farm in Indiana
Jay’s Tree Farm

Know of any other don’t-miss Christmas tree farms near Indianapolis? Email us at [email protected].

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