It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And that means it’s time to start looking for a tree to decorate.

Keep scrolling to see 16 places where you can get your tree this year, whether you want to cut it yourself, pick up a pre-cut one or get one that you can plant once the holidays are over.

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Findlay Market 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine Your purchase of a Christmas tree, wreath or garland will go toward supporting market vendors, sustainability efforts, community-building initiatives and more at Findlay Market. These will be sold at the Elm Street Esplanade by Jane’s, and you will get a special 2022 Findlay Market ornament with every tree purchase. Trees will be sold from Nov. 25 to Dec. 18. Market hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Photo via facebook.com/Findlay Market
White Oak Gardens 3579 Blue Rock Road, White Oak Skip Home Depot and head to White Oak Gardens for fresh tress, wreaths, garlands and other fresh-cut greens. Store hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Photo: facebook.com/whiteoakgardencenter Photo: facebook.com/whiteoakgardencenter
Whitetail Acres Christmas Tree Farm 9127 Cooley Road, Brookville, Indiana Whitetail Acres offers you the chance to buy a pre-cut or balled and burlapped tree or to head out into the field to cut your own Norway Spruce, White Pine or Canaan Fir. They provide saws, tree shaking and bailing, tree drilling, cut-tree pick-up, hayrides, hot chocolate and cider for free. They will also have bonfires and a special chance to interact with a live reindeer. Reindeer Encounters take place at the Garden Center (8001 Old Blue Creek Road, Brookville) and cost $20 per person; free for children under 2. Book at whitetailacrestreefarm.com/reindeer. You’ll be able to feed and pet the reindeer in their barnyard and learn about where they’re from and how they fly, plus enjoy free refreshments and a bonfire. Whitetail also offers freshly crafted wreaths, swags and roping for sale. Opens 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 27 with hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23. Reindeer encounters go until February 2021. Photo: facebook.com/WhitetailAcresTreeFarm Photo: facebook.com/WhitetailAcresTreeFarm
Rossmann’s Christmas Tree Farm 7917 State Route 132, Blanchester Cut your own tree at this Blanchester farm. Rossman’s will only be open the weekend after Thanksgiving this year. They have lots of great trees, but a limited inventory of very tall ones. Cash or check only; no credit cards. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 25-27. Photo: facebook.com/rossmannstrees
Shaker Tract Tree Farm 8626 New Haven Road, Harrison Located near the Shaker Trace Trail and the 1800s Whitewater Shaker Village, Shaker Tract offers guests a chance to cut down their own tree. They provide the hand-saw, sled and ground mat for your adventure. Or they can cut down a tree for you if you pick it out — they even have a professional forester on hand to help with your selection. The website says warm beverages and cookies will be provided in the gift shop, which sells Shaker-inspired goods, including handmade wood items. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Photo: Shaker Tract Tree Farm Photo: Shaker Tract Tree Farm
Big Tree Plantation 2544 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow Big Tree Plantation offers three different types of tree-buying experiences: cut your own, select a pre-harvested one or get a living tree you can plant after the holidays. Located near a 9-acre lake, Big Tree says you can take a wagon ride to the tree fields, and then enjoy a cup of free hot cocoa while the team bundles your selection and attaches it to your car. They also provide the saw. Stop by the gift barn for wreaths, decor, a kids shop and tree stands, plus check out their full-sized nativity scene. Visit Winter Wonderland on select dates to make a craft, decorate a cookie and visit Santa and some animals ($6 children; free for adults). Good, leashed dogs are welcome. Open Nov. 27-Dec. 23. Check online for specific times for tree cutting, the tree barn, the gift barn and cafe. Winter Wonderland with Santa occurs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 29, Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. Photo: facebook.com/officialbigtreeplantation Photo: facebook.com/officialbigtreeplantation
Caracole 4138 Hamilton Ave., Northside Caracole — the “nonprofit AIDS Service Organization, devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS” — says the Christmas tree shortage caught up to them this year. So instead, you get the chance to GROW your own tree! For $25 you can support the nonprofit and buy an Earth-friendly ornament that contains a kit to grow a Douglas fir. Buy your kit online here. Photo: Provided by Caracole
Nana and Pap’s Christmas Tree Farm 93 State Route 133, Felicity Nana and Pap want everyone to be COVID safe during the “most wonderful time of the year.” Bring your mask and hand sanitizer and they’ll go over the rules when you arrive — but also try to make the experience as “normal” as possible. All trees are $59. They also sell wreaths. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27 and then 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Photo: facebook.com/nanaandpaps Photo: facebook.com/nanaandpaps
Tom Mitts Christmas Trees 625 Monmouth St., Newport The current owner of Tom Mitts Christmas Trees took over the enterprise in summer 2017, after Tom Mitts passed away unexpectedly after heart surgery. David, who now runs the tree lot, has been working at Mitts’ since he was 8 years old. The tree lot asks guests to follow all CDC guidelines (wear a face mask, social distance) while they shop for trees — which start at $19.95. Trees are priced by size, type and grade and range from 3 feet tall up to more than 14 feet in height. New trees are added every day and they’ll provide a fresh cut on the trunk, trim the boughs, net it, drill the base (to be set in a stand) and help secure it to your vehicle. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Photo: facebook.com/Tommittschristmastrees Photo: facebook.com/Tommittschristmastrees
Bartels Farm 4427 Cotton Run Road, Hamilton This family-owned Christmas tree farm lets families (or anyone) cut their own tree. Their 124-acre farm has 10 acres of trees to choose from, offering everything from Eastern White Pine and Canaan Fir to Fraser Fir and Colorado Blue Spruce. This year, no more than 10 families at a time can be out in the field due to COVID safety. Wear your mask while you shop for trees, wreaths and Christmas goodies in their shop, or visit friendly animals. Bartels Farm is hosting their 2020 Christmas tree operation by appointment this year — book times at bartelsfarm2020.as.me. Hours are available Fridays through Sundays from Nov. 27-Dec. 13. Photo: facebook.com/bartelschristmastrees Photo: facebook.com/bartelschristmastrees
Liberty’s Best 2103 Tolbert Road, Hamilton This year, Liberty’s Best is moving their tree sales from the Butler County Fairground to their own farm where they will have Fraser firs, Scotch pines and Canaan firs. They accept all major credit cards. Open 1-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Photo: Liberty's Best
Corsi Tree Farm 1651 Bolender Road, Hamersville In operation since 1955, this 100-acre family-friendly farm offers Norway Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Serbian Spruce, White Pine, Scotch Pine and Canaan Fir — all for $65. Cut your own tree starting the day after Thanksgiving and stop by the Broken Stone Lodge for hot cocoa, ornaments, live music, Italian chili and a free petting zoo. If you go inside the lodge, a mask is required. But Corsi is also offering the ability to pay for your tree and buy concessions without heading indoors. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday from Nov. 27-Dec. 20. Photo: facebook.com/CorsiTreeFarm Photo: facebook.com/CorsiTreeFarm
John T Nieman Nursery 3215 Hamilton New London Road, Hamilton This fourth-generation family-run nursery grows more than 60,000 trees on its 125-acre farm. Head to the tree fields to find your favorite Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Pine, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir or White Fir, or grab a pre-cut or balled and burlapped live tree to plant after the holidays. All trees are individually priced, and some are up to 20 feet tall. The farm will help you cut the tree, haul it, shake it and tie it to your car. They also sell special tree stands they can attach right there. Head to their special Christmas Barn for free hot chocolate and cookies and shop for wreaths, swags, pine roping, ornaments and even an antique John Deere tractor display. The tree fields close at dark, but they have lights over their other pre-cut selections for evening shoppers. Cash or check only. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday starting Nov. 21. Photo: John T Nieman Nursery Facebook Photo: John T Nieman Nursery Facebook
Berninger Christmas Trees and Wreaths 1220 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon In operation since 1955, this farm offers cut-your-own trees, pre-cut trees, free popcorn and hot chocolate. They’ll shake and wrap the tree for you, and drill the trunk to accommodate a tree stand upon request. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday starting Nov. 27. Photo: Berninger Christmas Trees and Wreaths Photo: Berninger Christmas Trees and Wreaths
Bezold Pines 12751 Fisher Road, Alexandria, Kentucky Bezold Pines offers you a chance to choose and cut your own tree or buy a pre-cut or balled tree. They also offer wreaths. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday starting Nov. 27. Photo: Bezold Pines Photo: Bezold Pines
Burger Farm and Garden Center 7849 Main Street, Newtown Burger Farm has a selection of Fraser, Douglas, Canaan, Concolor, Fraser/Balsam mix and Noble Fir trees in sizes from 3 feet tall to 10 feet. The garden center also offers delivery. Store hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Photo: facebook.com/burgerfarmandgardencenter Photo: facebook.com/burgerfarmandgardencenter