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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 tree or get a live tree that you can plant once the holidays are over.
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. The trees will be sold on the Race Street side of the market, and you can recieve an ornament for $5 with every purchase.
Trees will be sold from Nov. 29 to Dec. 22. Market hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Photo: Aidan MahoneyWhite Oak Gardens
3579 Blue Rock Road, White Oak
Skip Home Depot and head to White Oak Gardens for fresh trees, wreaths, garlands and other fresh-cut greens.
Store hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Sunday. Photo: facebook.com/whiteoakgardencenterWhitetail Acres Christmas Tree Farm
8001 Old Blue Creek Road, Brookville, Indiana
Whitetail Acres is offering pre-cut Fraser fir and B&B trees at their garden center only this year. They will also have free hot chocolate, hot cider and popcorn and a special chance to interact with a live reindeer. Reindeer encounters cost $25 per person; free for children under 2. Book at whitetailacrestreefarm.com/christmas. 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 wreath decorating and a gift shop.
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays until Dec. 23. Reindeer encounters are offered until Dec. 29. Photo: facebook.com/WhitetailAcresTreeFarmShaker 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 trees. 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. Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 7-15. Photo: Shaker Tract Tree FarmBig Tree Plantation
2544 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow
Big Tree Plantation offers three types of tree-buying experiences: cut your own, select a pre-harvested one or get a living tree to plant after the holidays. Located near a nine-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 ($7 children; free for adults). Good, leashed dogs are welcome. This will be Big Tree’s 35th year selling Christmas Trees.
Now through Dec. 22. Check online for specific times for tree cutting, the tree barn, the gift barn, cafe and Winter Wonderland with Santa. Photo: facebook.com/officialbigtreeplantationNana and Pap’s Christmas Tree Farm
93 State Route 133, Felicity
All trees are $75, tax included. They also sell homemade wreaths, candles, ornaments and other fun, crafty goods. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be available, and you can enjoy their Nativity scene with real animals.
Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Check their Facebook for more information on hours. Photo: facebook.com/nanaandpapsTom 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. Trees start at $42.95 and are priced by size, type and grade. Most range from 3 to 9 feet tall, but they also have a limited supply of 10-plus feet tall. New trees are added everyday 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.-8 p.m. daily. Photo: facebook.com/TommittschristmastreesBartels Farm
4427 Cotton Run Road, Hamilton
This family-owned Christmas tree farm lets you cut your 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, Bartels is open by appointment only on weekends from Nov. 29-Dec. 15.
Bartels Farm is hosting their 2024 Christmas tree operation by appointment this year; book times at bartelsfarm.ticketspice.com. Photo: facebook.com/bartelschristmastreesCorsi Tree Farm
1651 Bolender Road, Hamersville
In operation since 1955, this 100-acre family-friendly farm offers Norway Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, White Pine, Scotch Pine and Canaan Fir, all for $90. 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. Please note they no longer carry balled or burlapped trees.
Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday from Nov. 29-Dec. 22. Photo: facebook.com/CorsiTreeFarmJohn 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 Norway Spruce, White Pine or Canaan 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 to shop for wreaths, swags, pine roping and ornaments. You can even view 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.
View their website for a detailed list of their hours. Photo: John T Nieman Nursery FacebookBerninger 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. They recommend bringing your own hand-saw, and dogs are welcome.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 & 8, weather permitting. Photo: Berninger Christmas Trees and WreathsBezold 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. 29. Photo: Bezold PinesBurger Farm and Garden Center
7849 Main Street, Newtown
Burger Farm has a selection of Fraser Firs in sizes from 3 feet tall to 12 feet. The garden center also offers delivery and after-Christmas pickup.
Store hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Photo: facebook.com/burgerfarmandgardencenterKoch Christmas Trees
6232 Hamilton-Scipio Road, Okeana
Pick your tree from the Koch family’s collection, including blue spruce, canaan fir, scotch pine, douglas fir and many more. A reservation is required to purchase a tree.
Open select weekends after Thanksgiving. Make a reservation on the Koch Christmas Trees website. Photo: Morgane Le Breton, UnsplashStation Road Farm & Landscaping
6749 Station Road, West Chester
Christmas trees and greenery will be available at Station Road Farm and Landscaping starting the day after Thanksgiving. Fresh, decorative wreaths will also be available.
Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday starting Nov. 29. Photo: facebook.com/stationroadfarmSpring Valley Tree Farm
2462 Cook Road, Spring Valley
Canaan firs and a variety of spruce trees will be available at Spring Valley Tree Farm this season. The farm will have a dedicated “Spruce Day” on Dec. 16 for sales of Norway, white, and Colorado spruce trees exclusively. Reservations are required.
They will be using a reservation system this year. Reserve your spot here. Photo: facebook.com/springvalleytreefarm