Christmas Tree Farms Near Boston 2026
Most cut-your-own farms north of Boston open the weekend of Nov. 21 or the day after Thanksgiving, Fri., Nov. 27, and some sell out within a few weekends. Each row below comes from the farm's own site; a farm that has not published a 2026 detail says so.
- Herrick Tree Farm opens
- Houde's Tree Farm opens
- McKay's Christmas Trees open in Brighton and Ashland
- River Wind Tree Farm cut-your-own begins (Black Friday)
The list runs from West Newbury and Haverhill down to Billerica, Lancaster and Marlborough, plus pre-cut lots in Brighton, Ashland and Peabody. Crane Neck, Houde's and McKay's take cash or check only, so bring one, and call or check the farm's page the morning you go.
North of Boston: cut your own and choose and cut
Farms in Essex County, the Merrimack Valley and Billerica, roughly 25 to 40 miles from downtown Boston.
| Farm and address | Opens in 2026 | Days and hours | Price | Saws, baling, dogs | Trees and extras | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Neck Tree Farm, Crane Neck St at Middle St, West Newbury | Fri., Nov. 27 | Fri., Nov. 27, 9am to 3:30pm. Sat., Nov. 28 hours depend on inventory, posted by 7pm Nov. 27 | Douglas and Canaan fir $90 any height; blue spruce $55 by appointment; pre-cut $20 to $80 | Saws, twine, wrapping and drilling free. Leashed dogs welcome. Cash or check only | Douglas fir, Canaan fir, blue spruce. 2026 is the last season for the upper hill; the lower barn stays open on a smaller scale. Second location at 17R Wood St, Groveland: Nov. 21 and 22, then Nov. 27 to 29, 9am to 3:30pm | Crane Neck Tree Farm |
| Herrick Tree Farm, 17 Herrick Rd, Boxford | Sat., Nov. 21 | Nov. 21 and 22 10am to 2pm; Nov. 25, 27, 28, 29 9am to 5pm; Dec. 5 10am to 4pm; Dec. 6 10am to 2pm | Trees $100 to $175 | Hand saws provided, cutting and baling free. Leashed pets OK. Cash, check, Venmo or card | 2026 cut-your-own is tagged trees only, mostly Concolor; pre-cut Balsam and Fraser. Tagging began Oct. 1 | Herrick Tree Farm 2026 schedule |
| Turkey Hill Farm, 380 Middle Rd, Haverhill | Fri., Nov. 27 | Fri. to Sun., 9am to 4pm, weekends after that until sold out | Most trees $122 plus tax; marked-down trees from $10 | Carts and hand saws provided, no chainsaws. Shaking, drilling and wrapping included. No pets | Douglas fir to 9 ft, Fraser to 10 ft, blue spruce. Cash or check; card adds $4 | Turkey Hill Farm |
| Ingraham Christmas Tree Farm, 167R Nelson St, Georgetown | Not yet posted. The site gives only 2022 dates and a Thanksgiving-weekend pattern | Pattern: Thanksgiving Fri. to Sun., 8:30am to 3pm, then the next weekend while trees last | Not yet posted | Not yet posted | Cut-your-own since 1975. Inventory updates go on the farm's Facebook and Instagram | Ingraham Christmas Tree Farm |
| Greenwood Tree Farm, 96 Dudley Rd, Billerica | Not yet posted | Not yet posted | Not yet posted | Not yet posted | Pre-cut and field-cut Fraser, Balsam and Canaan, wreaths, farm stand with cider, honey and a gift shop | Greenwood Tree Farm |
Prices and hours are the farm's own for 2026 where shown. Hours can change with weather and stock.
West and northwest: Marlborough and Lancaster
Two farms about 30 to 45 miles out that are easy off Routes 495 and 290.
| Farm and address | Opens in 2026 | Days and hours | Price | Saws, baling, dogs | Trees and extras | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houde's Tree Farm, 187 Berlin Rd, Marlborough | Sat., Nov. 21 | Mon. to Fri. 12pm to 7pm; Sat. and Sun. 9am to 7pm. Cut-your-own closes daily at 4pm | Cut-your-own $12 per foot; pre-cut priced individually | Saws and twine available, fresh cut and netting included. Leashed dogs OK. Cash or check only | Pre-cut balsam 6 to 9 ft; limited cut-your-own spruce and pine; wreaths. Delivery in Marlborough area | Houde's Tree Farm |
| River Wind Tree Farm, 2415 Main St, Lancaster | Pre-cuts Nov. 21 and 22; cut-your-own Fri., Nov. 27 | Not yet posted | Not yet posted | Not yet posted | Fraser, Korean x Balsam, Nordmann, Grand and Concolor fir. Alpaca weekend Nov. 21 and 22 | River Wind Tree Farm |
Pre-cut lots and farm stores
No field cutting here: pick a tree from the lot or farm store.
| Farm and address | Opens in 2026 | Days and hours | Price | Saws, baling, dogs | Trees and extras | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Christmas Trees, 423 Washington St, Brighton | Not yet posted | Site lists daily 8am to 10pm, free parking; no 2026 season dates posted | Site lists balsam and Fraser fir, 3 to 12 ft, $30 to $200 | Staff carry and tie the tree to your car. Next-day delivery offered | Pre-cut only. Wreaths, stands and garland | Boston Christmas Trees |
| McKay's Christmas Trees, 1850 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, and 71 Pond St, Ashland | Sun., Nov. 22 | Brighton daily 9am to 8pm; Ashland daily 9am to 9pm | Not yet posted | Fresh cut, wrapped and tied to your car. Cash only; ATM at both lots | Pre-cut Balsam and Fraser from Canada. Wreaths, roping, stands | McKay's Christmas Trees |
| Brooksby Farm, 54 Felton St, Peabody | Not yet posted | Farm site lists Tue. to Sun., 9am to 5pm in general; Christmas tree hours not yet posted | Not yet posted | No pets on the farm | Farm store lists Christmas trees, kissing balls and wreaths for Nov. and Dec. | Brooksby Farm |
Before you go
Tips the farms themselves post.
| Tip | Why | Farm that says so | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bring cash or a check | Crane Neck, Houde's and McKay's take cash or check only; Turkey Hill prefers cash or check and adds $4 for cards; Herrick takes cards | Crane Neck, Houde's, McKay's, Turkey Hill, Herrick | Crane Neck FAQ |
| Measure your room first | Trees look smaller in the field; bring a tape. Crane Neck lends measuring sticks | Crane Neck | Crane Neck home page |
| Bring straps, rope or bungees | Crane Neck supplies twine and Herrick asks for rope, bungee cords or straps; an empty trunk helps | Crane Neck, Herrick | Herrick Tree Farm: things to remember |
| Check the saw rules | Crane Neck and Turkey Hill ban chainsaws; Herrick allows hand saws and electric chainsaws but no gas-powered saws | Crane Neck, Herrick, Turkey Hill | Herrick Tree Farm: things to remember |
| Expect crowds the first weekend | Turkey Hill says it is very busy the first weekend and suggests bringing your own saw | Turkey Hill | Turkey Hill Farm |
| Dress for mud and snow | Cutting runs 30 minutes to an hour outdoors; Crane Neck asks you to call ahead in torrential rain | Crane Neck, Herrick | Crane Neck FAQ |
Common questions
Do these tree farms take credit cards?
Crane Neck and Houde's take cash or check only. Turkey Hill prefers cash or check and adds a $4 fee for cards. Herrick takes cash, check, Venmo and cards.
Can I bring a chainsaw?
No at Crane Neck and Turkey Hill. Herrick allows electric chainsaws but not gas ones. Houde's provides saws and twine and does not mention chainsaws.
Do I need to reserve a tree?
Only at Herrick, where 2026 cut-your-own trees are tagged and tagging began Oct. 1. Crane Neck does not pre-tag.
How much is a tree?
Posted 2026 prices: Crane Neck $90 for Douglas or Canaan fir, Turkey Hill $122 for most trees, Herrick $100 to $175, Houde's $12 per foot cut-your-own.
Sources
Every entry above links to the page it was read from. Each page was checked on November 10, 2026.
- Crane Neck Tree Farmcranenecktree.com · checked Nov 10
- Herrick Tree Farm 2026 scheduleherrickchristmastreefarm.com · checked Nov 10
- Turkey Hill Farmturkeyhillfarm.com · checked Nov 10
- Ingraham Christmas Tree Farmingrahamtreefarm.com · checked Nov 10
- Greenwood Tree Farmgreenwoodtreefarm.com · checked Nov 10
- Houde's Tree Farmhoudetreefarm.com · checked Nov 10
- River Wind Tree Farmriverwindtreefarm.com · checked Nov 10
- Boston Christmas Treesbostonchristmastrees.com · checked Nov 10
- McKay's Christmas Treesmckayschristmastrees.com · checked Nov 10
- Brooksby Farmbrooksbyfarm.org · checked Nov 10
- Crane Neck FAQcranenecktree.com · checked Nov 10
- Herrick Tree Farm: things to rememberherrickchristmastreefarm.com · checked Nov 10