An Illinois Christmas tree outing can mean a walk through northern fir fields, a stop near the Fox Valley, or a country drive toward the Metro East. This guide includes farms in northern, central and southwestern Illinois, with thinner coverage in the far south, west and around Peoria. White pine, Scotch pine and Canaan fir appear in local fields, while some growers also offer Fraser fir or spruce. Ask about the species and height you want before heading out.
Many farms begin cutting around Thanksgiving, though some open earlier and others welcome visitors on only a few weekends. Confirm tickets, appointments, pet rules and field availability, especially later in December.
Measure both ceiling height and the space around your stand, allowing room for the topper. Wear boots, warm layers and gloves, and check whether saws are supplied. Plan how you’ll secure and protect the tree for the ride home, then keep its stand supplied with water. The University of Illinois Extension’s tree-selection guide has practical farm-visit advice. Use our Christmas tree planner to organize measurements and your visit before you leave.
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9791 N County Road 2250 E, Ashmore 61912
Confirm 2026 cutting dates and tagging arrangements before visiting.
2855 Hart Road, Aurora 60502
Reserve a free visit ticket. Field trees are listed at 6–8 feet; saws require a refundable deposit.
951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville 62220
2026 cut-your-own events are posted. Check the farm calendar and buy field-access tickets before visiting.
17223 West Brimfield Jubilee Road, Brimfield 61517
Early November opening may include pre-tagging. Confirm the first cutting day; Sundays are closed.
16380 Somonauk Road, DeKalb 60115
Confirm hours and field varieties before your trip.
7719 Ryan Road, Harvard 60033
Certified Naturally Grown trees. Check the day-by-day 2026 calendar for opening time; closing is 4:30pm.
5810 Schultz Road, Harvard 60033
The farm lists 5–9-foot field trees.
4614 N Pioneer Road, McHenry 60051
Organically grown and hand-pruned field trees. Confirm the 2026 schedule.
3122 S Lowden Road, Oregon 61061
Large Fraser fir and white pine trees require an appointment; confirm 2026 dates.
781 Illinois Route 140, Pocahontas 62275
Confirm 2026 dates; the farm closes on Thanksgiving.
4661 Yale Bridge Road, Rockton 61072
Choose-and-cut fields span over 350 acres. Confirm the 2026 calendar.
9361 N 3850 E Road, Saybrook 61770
The 2026 calendar is posted. Confirm current availability.
2792 Shabbona Grove Road, Shabbona 60550
Own-grown white pines are offered for U-cut. Confirm 2026 access.
9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove 60081
Confirm the current calendar before visiting.
37131 Essex Road, Wilmington 60481
All trees are sold choose-and-cut. Confirm the 2026 Christmas schedule.
13614 Illinois Route 176, Woodstock 60098
Family pine-tree fields with saws, twine and tractor hayrides. Confirm 2026 dates before driving.
Opening days and stock change from year to year. Check the farm’s own website before you set out. Know of a farm we’ve missed, or one that’s closed? Tell us at the contact page.
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Before you go, measure your room with the Tree Planner so you know the height and width that fit.
