Bundling up and heading out to cut-your-own tree can be an exciting holiday tradition that takes you out of the Christmas tree lots and into a magical wooded setting. Some of these fun spots even include sleigh rides, hot cocoa, Santa, and more to make a memorable trip. We have rounded up Holiday and Christmas Tree Farms in Northeast Wisconsin for your family!
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Editor’s Note: Make sure to call or check farm websites or Facebook pages to confirm hours, special events and Santa hours! Some of these places are only open on the weekends!
General Tips
- Plan to spend about an hour and a half finding and cutting that perfect tree. Add a little time in for activities or gift store shopping.
- Many locations only accept cash or checks, double check when you’ve chosen a location to be sure to be prepared.
- Check individual locations below to see if dogs are allowed.
- Most farms provide saws. You can leave your chain saws at home!
- Tips for tree care >
Common Wisconsin Christmas Tree Types
- Fraser Fir $$$$
- Holds their needles the longest
- More expensive
- Short, soft to the touch needles
- Branches turn slightly upward
- Silver, dark green color
- Tall trees
- Citrusy notes to their smell
- $48-$68
- Balsam Fir $$$
- Strong smell
- Holds needles well
- Needs water daily
- Short needles, soft to the touch, ¾ to 1½ in
- Dark green color
- Tall trees
- $48-$68
- Canaan Fir $$$
- Similar to both Fraser and Balsam Firs in growth and appearance
- Soft needles
- Dark green color
- Spruce $
- Strong branches — great for heavy ornaments
- Good price point
- Picky to the touch (helps prevent pets from climbing)
- Short needles
- $20-$42
- White Pine $
- soft long needles
- blue-green color with a hint of white
- Retains needles
- Generally, grow straight with a good shape
- Scotch Pine $
- Bushy, full tree with 1½”-3” long needles
- Needles are stiff, flattened, twisted, and grow in bundles of two
- Bright green to blue-green color
- Excellent needle retention— they don’t even fall when they’re dry!
- Most common Christmas tree in the US
Cut-your-own Christmas Tree Farms Near Oshkosh
- M&L Family Tree Farm, Omro
About 20 minutes from Oshkosh - Moon Creek Fraser Farm, Ripon
About 30 minutes from Oshkosh - Flease’s Tree Farm, Weyauwega
About 40 minutes from Oshkosh - Harmony Hills Christmas Tree Farm, Saxeville
About 45 minutes from Oshkosh - Balsam Creek Lane Tree Farm, Bear Creek
About 45 minutes from Oshkosh - ANR Tree Farm, Wild Rose
About 50 minutes from Oshkosh - Holiday Trees LTD, Shiocton
About 50 minutes from Oshkosh - Happ’s Choose ‘n’ Cut, Wild Rose
About 55 minutes from Oshkosh - Holiday Creek Christmas Tree Farm, Plover
About 1 hour from Oshkosh - Aissen Tree Farm, Luxumberg
About 1 hour from Oshkosh - Bay View Tree Farm, Luxemburg
About 1 hour from Oshkosh - Whispering Pines, Oconto
About 1 hour 15 minutes from Oshkosh
Editor’s Note: Z-World Christmas Tree Farm in Hilbert is not opening in 2021
M&L Family Tree Farm, Omro
M&L Family Farm in Omro is located about 20 minutes from Oshkosh. Take the stress out of the experience; this farm supplies the saws and will assist in cutting down your favorite tree. All trees, no matter the size, are the same price, $50 including sales tax. Frasier Fir is the only tree type grown here.
- Opening Date: November 21, 2021
- Closing Date: December 12, 2021
- Hours: Saturday and Sundays (also open Friday, November 27, 2021)
- Other Things to Know: Dog friendly
M&L Family Tree Farm, 7760 Quigley Rd, Omro
Phone: 920-213-9389
Moon Creek Fraser Farm, Ripon
Moon Creek Fraser Farm is located about 30 minutes from Oshkosh in Ripon. Choose and cut trees from eight to ten feet tall start at $53. Most of the trees are Fraser Fir, but Balsam and Concolor are also available. Take home a handmade wreath too! Warming house with food and drinks closed due to COVID-19. Masks are requested.
- Hours:
- Friday, November 26, 2021: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday, November 27, 2021: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Sunday, November 28, 2021: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Other Things to Know: roping, tree baled for transport FREE, cash or check only
Moon Creek Fraser Farm, 304 37th Ave, Ripon
Phone: 920-229-1555
Flease’s Tree Farm, Weyauwega
Flease’s Tree Farm in Weyauwega is just 40 minutes from Oshkosh. This 40-acre tree farm has cut-your-own or pre-cut Balsam and Fraser Fir trees.
- Open Date: November 26, 2021
- Closing Date: December 12, 2021
- Hours:
- Friday, November 26 – Sunday, November 28, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- Friday, December 3, 2021: 12 pm – 4 pm
- Saturday, December 4 – Sunday, December 5, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- Friday, December 10, 2021: 12 pm – 4 pm
- Saturday, December 11 – Sunday, December 12, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- Other Things to Know: Dog friendly, leashed and picked up after, cash or check only.
Flease’s Tree Farm, E7729 County Hwy X, Weyauwega
Phone: 920-867-4215
Harmony Hills Christmas Tree Farm, Saxeville
Harmony Hills Christmas Tree Farm in Saxeville is about 45 minutes from Oshkosh. This family-owned farm sits on 140 acres with 80 dedicated to “cut-your-own” trees and the remaining 60 acres for their wholesale business. Canaan Fir, Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, and White Pine trees are available from 6 to 12 feet.
- Opening Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
- Closing Date: December 12th, 2021
- Hours: Friday – Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm
Harmony Hills Christmas Tree Farm, 4178 W County Rd TT, Saxeville
Phone: 414-507-6476 | 715-256-0771
Balsam Creek Lane Tree Farm, Bear Creek
Just outside New London and about 45 minutes from Oshkosh, Santa and Mrs. Claus are known to hang out at Balsam Creek Lane Tree Farm in Bear Creek. All cut-your-own trees 12 feet and under are $60 – choose from Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, and Blue Spruce. Bring your Santa letters and drop them off at the North Pole mailbox. Make sure to include your address, and you may just get a return letter. Grab a treat bag when you drop off your letter. Find kissing balls, fresh garland, and wreaths as well.
- Opening Date: November 26, 2021
- Closing Date: December 5, 2021
- Hours:
- November 26, 27, 28, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- December 4, 5, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- Hours: Friday – Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm
- Other Things to Know: cash or check only, dog-friendly, free shaking, and bailing
Balsam Creek Lane Tree Farm, E8762 Silver Creek Rd, Bear Creek
Phone: 920-213-2620
Holiday Trees LTD, Shiocton
Holiday Trees in Shiocton is about 50 minutes from Oshkosh. Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, White Spruce, and Black Hills Spruce. All trees are $35 each, including tree bailing and taxes. Santa will be visiting November 27 – 28, and December 4 – 5 from 10 am – 12 pm and 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Warm-up by the campfire — bring marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate to roast s’mores! Bring your own hand saw and strap ropes for trees.
- Opening Date: November 27, 2021: 8 am – 4 pm
- Closing Date: December 19, 2021
- Hours: Open the last weekend in November and the first three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) in December from 8 am – 4 pm.
- Other Things to Know: cash or check only
Holiday Trees LTD, 7966 Carpenter Rd, Shiocton
Phone: 920-362-7741
ANR Tree Farm, Wild Rose
About 50 minutes from Oshkosh, AMR Tree Farm Choose & Cut is located 1 mile east of Wild Rose on 20th Avenue. This farm has over 150 acres of trees with many trees up to 14′. There are lots of photo opportunities here as well. All trees are the same price.
- Opening Date: November 13, 2021
- Closing Date: December 19, 2021
- Hours:
- November 13-14, 20-21, 26-28, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- December 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- Other Things to Know: dog friendly, Saws are supplied, but it’s also ok to bring your Bow saw, chain saw, or Sawzall. Many customers bring a mechanized saw like the battery-powered version.
ANR Tree Farm, N5484 20th Ave, Wild Rose (additional location also in Waupaca)
Phone: 920-622-3276
Happ’s Choose ‘n’ Cut, Wild Rose
Located in Wild Rose, Happ’s is located in Wild Rose and is about a 55-minute drive from Oshkosh. Complimentary hayride included while searching for the perfect tree! Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes! Tree shaking and baling are included, and they send you home with a tree bag. Colored trees are also available in white, blue, teal, purple, and pink. Fraser Fir, Black Hills Spruce, Concolor, Balsam Fir, Douglas Fir, and White Pine all available.
- Opening Date: November 18, 2021
- Closing Date: December 19, 2021
- Hours:
- November 18 – 21, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- November 26 – 28, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- December 2 – 5, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- December 9 – 12, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- December 16 – 19, 2021: 9 am – 4 pm
- Also by appointment any day by calling 920-765-3731
- Other Things to Know: dog friendly
Happ’s Choose ‘n’ Cut, N4329 County Road G, Mt. Morris (County G just out of Wild Rose)
Phone: 920-765-3731
Holiday Creek Christmas Tree Farm, Plover
Located in Plover, just 3 miles west of Highway 54 towards Wisconsin Rapids and about 1 hour from Oshkosh, Holiday Creek Christmas Tree Farm grows Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir Trees. All trees are $50 and include shaking and baling. Enjoy free train rides on the weekend with Tommy the Train, Snowman visits and candy canes. Warm-up around the campfire or the warming shed — lots of photo opportunities, including an antique sleigh for a fun background.
- Opening Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
- Closing Date: Watch for an announcement on Facebook
- Hours: Open daily from 10 am – 4 pm
- Other Things to Know: No hot chocolate or marshmallow roasting this year.
Holiday Creek Christmas Tree Farm, 438 State Highway 54 W, Plover
Phone: 715-341-2252
Aissen Tree Farm, Luxumberg
Aissen Tree Farm is located in the rolling hills of Kewaunee County, 9 miles south of Luxemburg, Wisconsin, about 1 hour from Oshkosh. This 70-acre farm grows and sells fresh cut and cut-your-own Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Black Hill Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, and Concolor Fir. Prices depend on size and type, ranging from $20 (Spruce) to $90 (Fraser Fir). Trees are marked with colored tags and names. Additional services include free tree shaking to remove dirt and loose needles, baling for easier transport, delivery, string to tie your tree to a vehicle, and drilling a hole in the bottom of the tree for tree stands.
Aissen also offers special ordered colored trees in holly berry red, magenta hot pink, bubblegum light pink, sugarplum purple, midnight dark blue, baby blue, turquoise, gold, white and black!
Make sure to check out the one-of-a-kind gingerbread playhouse with the little ones! Plan extra time if you’d like to shop in the 2,000-foot gift shop with 30 trees displaying over 6,000 ornaments and enjoy ?complimentary hot cocoa and apple cider.
Watch Facebook for special reindeer events!
- Opening Day: November 13, 2021
- Closing Day: December 24, 2021
- Hours:
- November 13 & 14, 2021: Open House 8 am – 5 pm
- November 15 – December 23, 2021: Open daily 7 am – 7 pm (closed Thanksgiving Day)
- December 24, 2021: 7 am – 12 pm
- December 25, 2021 (Christmas Day): Closed
- Other Things to Know: dog friendly
Aissen Tree Farm, E1105 WI-29, Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Phone: 920-845-5554
Bay View Tree Farm, Luxemburg
Bay View Tree Farm is located in Luxemburg and about 1 hour from Oshkosh. They sell Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Spruce, and Pines. All trees on the farm are $55, including tax. Ask about police, fire, and active military discounts. Additional services available include baling, shaking, and trunk drilling. Also, enjoy free wagon rides and hot chocolate at the log cabin.
Bay View Tree Farm supports “Trees For Troops.” This program provides free, farm-grown Christmas trees to military families and troops in all military branches at more than 65 bases in the United States and overseas.
- Opening Date: November 26, 2021
- Closing Date: December 24, 2021
- Hours: 9 am – 4:30 pm
- Services & special events on weekends through December 12, 2021
- Self-serve on weekdays.
- Other Things to Know: cash, check, credit cards accepted
Bay View Tree Farm, 11132 W County Line Rd, Luxemburg
Phone: 920-469-5540
Whispering Pines, Oconto
Located in Oconto, about a 1-hour 15-minute drive from Oshkosh, Whispering Pines is full of fun activities. Take a tractor ride out to the field and choose your Christmas tree from thousands of Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, and White Pine. Prices range from $35 to $65. Warm-up in the cozy lodge and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate. The food menu on the weekends includes hamburgers, hot dogs, cheese curds, and mini donuts! Browse the gift shop for unique hand-crafted items and tasty gourmet treats but make sure to visit our new Sweet Shop, located next to Santa’s Workshop.
Other fun activities include life-size talking, interactive reindeer, and Santa visits.
Fun Fact: This year, a tree from Whispering Pines Tree Farm will adorn the Naval Observatory, the home of the Vice President in Washington, DC.
- Opening Date: November 26, 2021
- Closing Date: follow Facebook for Updates
- Hours: November 26 – December 23, 2021: 9 am – 4:30 pm
- Other Things to Know: dogs not allowed
Whispering Pines, 3694 Airport Rd Oconto
Phone: 920-835-8733
Where is your family’s favorite tree farm? Leave a comment below!
