By
Jo McClure, CPP
on
Nov
15,
2022
7 min read
0 comment(s)
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than by getting out of the city, visiting a local Kansas City Christmas tree farm and cutting down your own tree. Bound to get you into the Christmas spirit, these tree farms provide a truly interactive experience the whole family will love from selecting your tree and cutting it down to visiting the gift shop and sipping on warm hot cocoa while your tree gets prepped for hauling.
Whether you’re looking to start a new family tradition or just want to take a holiday-inspired drive to see what it’s all about, we have you covered with this list of our top seven Kansas City Christmas tree farms. All promise a wonderful holiday experience and are in no particular order.
3. Fort Osage Farm & White Pine Lodge
4. Bierman's Christmas Tree Farm
5. Wilderson Christmas Tree Farm
8. Best Multi-Location, Local KC Business with Fresh, Pre-Cut Trees
Opening day at Pumpkin & Pines is Saturday, November 19 at 9 am. The tree farm is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to dark. This year, more than 2,500 Christmas trees will be available, including Fraser Firs from Michigan and gorgeous "Choose and Cut" trees. If you're looking for a pre-decorated farm-fresh Christmas wreath, you're in luck! There will be more than 150 available in their Christmas gift shop.
Family-owned and operated for over thirty-one years, more than 14,000 Christmas trees have grown in the field at Pumpkins and Pines. Bow saws are provided to cut your tree down or a member of the staff will cut it for you. You’ll find Scotch, Red, Austrian and White Pines in the field or pre-cut Fraser fir trees, Canaan Firs, Balsam Firs, Concolor Firs and Blue Spruce Christmas trees.
In addition to a great selection of trees, you can enjoy free hayrides and hot cocoa, a gift shop, visits from Santa on the weekends and 150+ fresh wreaths. For more information, visit the Pumpkins and Pines website here or their Facebook page here.
20606 South State Route 7, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080
Pumpkins and Pines Christmas Tree Farm 2021
Opening day at Fulk's Tree Farm is Friday, November 25 at 9 a.m.
Fulk Farms is a six-generation, family-owned farm founded in 1889. You can choose and cut your own farm-grown Scotch or White Pines (saws provided) or take home a pre-cut Douglas, Frazier or Balsam Fir.
Be sure to take a few moments to shop Fulk's Red Barn gift shop. Inside you'll find live wreaths and garlands, ornaments and more. Fulk's will not tie trees onto cars for liability reasons. The farm opens for business the Friday after Thanksgiving at 9 a.m. Regular hours are Tuesday - Friday from 12 - 5 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The farm is closed on Mondays. For more information, visit Fulk’s Tree Farm’s website here >>
23400 Hwy 92, Platte City, Missouri 6407
Opening day at Fort Osage Farm is the weekend before Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 19 at 9:30 a.m. They'll be serving up their signature hot Christmas Cheer Tea, along with complimentary hot cocoa!
If you’re looking for 20 acres of breathtaking, rolling Missouri countryside filled with beautiful, live Christmas trees, look no further than Fort Osage Farm! The Luke Family has been filling Kansas City homes with beautiful, fresh-cut Christmas trees for nearly two decades.
At the farm, you can choose and cut your own Scotch Pine, White Pine, Norway Spruce or Virginia Pine with a farm-provided saw. Trees range from $50 - 275. Also available are pre-cut Christmas tree Fraser Firs ranging in size from 6 - 12’. The farm provides complimentary shaking and bagging and twine to tie your tree onto your car.
Additionally, you’ll enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, hot spiced cider, candy canes and coloring books. Opening weekend for the farm is Saturday, November 19 from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fields close at dusk. Hours vary and can be found on Fort Osage's website. For more information, please visit Fort Osage Farm’s website or their Facebook page.
3022 North Twyman Road, Independence, Missouri 64058
Bierman's Christmas Tree Farm invites everyone to come early for their soft opening on Sunday, November 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. While there won't be any activities, you'll get first pick of this year's Christmas trees. The official opening day is November 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
At Bierman’s Christmas Tree Farm you can choose and cut Scotch, Austrian and White Pines up to 10’ tall. The farm also features pre-cut White and Scotch Pines (up to 10’ tall) and pre-cut Frasier, Balsam and Canaan Firs and Balsam Firs (up to 15’ tall).
Once you’ve selected your tree, head to the heated barn for complimentary hot cocoa, gift shop, Christmas picture cut-out and fresh wreaths and garlands. Activities include a Christmas Egg Hung and sleigh rides ($2.50 per person; children under 3 years old ride for free).
Regular season hours are weekends only from 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. through December 11. For more information, visit Bierman’s Christmas Tree Farm’s website here.
2825 South 63rd Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66016
Wilderson Christmas Tree Farm opens for the 2022 season on Sunday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. and then again on Friday, November 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular hours are every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you weren't able to get the pre-cut tree you wanted last year, Wilderson Christmas Tree Farm has confirmed twice as many pre-cut trees will be delivered to the farm this year compared to last year.
In the field at Wilderson Christmas Tree Farm, you’ll find gorgeous Virginia Pines from 5 - 8 feet tall, and Scotch, White and Austrian Pines from 5 - 9 feet tall. The farm also has a nice selection of pre-cut Fraser, Balsam and Falsam Firs from 6.5 - 10.5' tall. Hayrides, hot chocolate and candy canes will not be available. Twine will be supplied for customers to tie their own trees onto their automobiles, but the staff at Wilderson Tree Farm will not be able to. For more information, visit Wilderson Christmas Tree Farm’s website here or their Facebook page here.
14820 Parallel Road, Basehor, Kansas 66007
Midland Holiday Pines opens the Friday after Thanksgiving and remains open until all available trees are sold. Hours of operation are weekends from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Conveniently located in Shawnee, Midland Tree Farm is a family-owned Christmas tree farm that has been providing magical holiday experiences for the Kansas City area since 2002. You’ll find Scotch Pines growing in the field and available for cutting from 6 - 21 feet tall.
Midland also has fresh, pre-cut Fraser, Concolor and Balsam Firs, along with White Pine from 7 - 14 feet tall. Wreaths and garlands are also available for purchase. For more information, visit Midland Tree Farm’s website here or their Facebook page here.
18541 Midland Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66218
Christmas Ranch Trees opens for the season Friday, November 25 and remains open through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Want to let Santa know what's on your wish list? He will be at Christmas Ranch Trees on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Roy and Carol purchased this 40-acre farm in the rolling hills of Clay County in 1982. Although there were no evergreens when they purchased the farm, 25 acres are now planted with Scotch and White Pines, among other varieties including Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and Canaan Fir. The couple has been selling Christmas trees to people in the Kansas City area for 31 seasons.
Fun Fact: Christmas Ranch Tree Farm was used as the filming location for the Lifetime movie My Sweet Holiday which aired on Christmas Day 2020!
Saws are provided and the staff will shake, bail and load/tie down your tree to your automobile. While your tree is being prepped, visit the barn for complimentary hot chocolate, hot cider, coffee and cookies. You’ll also find handmade wreaths, centerpieces, door swags and ornaments available for purchase. For more information, visit Christmas Ranch Trees’ website here.
24818 NE 148th Street, Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024
With five locations in the Kansas City area, it's easy to find a Grass Pad near you with a great selection of pre-cut real trees. Plus, when you buy a Grass Pad Christmas tree, you support local small businesses and independent American farmers. This year Grass Pad has two varieties of pre-cut, real trees to choose from — Oregon Noble Firs and Northern Fraser Firs. Oregon Noble Firs are the most desired of all the real tree varieties, are a rich blue-green color with a hint of silver and are known for their needle retention. For more information, visit Grass Pad's website here.
Olathe, Kansas City, Bonner Springs, Lee's Summit, Stilwell
Nothing beats the look and smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree. One of the keys to tree safety is placement. Remember to never place your tree within three feet of a heat source including fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Also, be sure to check its water level daily, never allowing it to go dry. Happy tree hunting, and most importantly, have a safe and happy holiday.
At Axcet HR Solutions, we are proud to be Kansas City's local, certified PEO since 1988. Visit our website to learn more about our comprehensive HR outsourcing services >>