It is almost time to decorate for the holidays, and for many, that means putting up the Christmas tree. For those who opt for a real tree, the first mark of the holiday season is finding the perfect one. Luckily, New Hampshire is full of Christmas tree farms stocked with trees in every variety, from blue and white spruce to balsam and fraser fir. Between gift shops and concession stands with holiday treats, many of these farms make the perfect place for a family-friendly holiday outing. Here are 10 farms around the Seacoast to get a fresh Christmas tree from this season.
Evergreen Ridge Christmas Tree Farm
Started in 1969,
Evergreen Ridge Christmas Tree Farm offers cut-your-own and pre-cut trees. If you get cold while picking out the perfect tree, be sure to visit the gift shop for some free hot apple cider. Wreaths, Christmas ornaments and holiday trinkets are also available for sale.
Tonry Tree Farm
Family-owned
Tonry Tree Farm is back for its 60th year with a selection of spruce and fir trees up to seven feet tall. Along with trees, wreaths, decorations and snacks like kettle corn will be available for sale.
When: Friday to Sunday from Nov. 29 through Dec. 8 with hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sidmore Family Christmas Tree Farm
This family-run farm has been providing quality trees to Deerfield for over 45 years.
Sidmore has an assortment of tools free to use to cut down your tree, but asks that customers bring their own twine or rope to secure the tree to their car.
When: Nov. 29-30 from 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Indian Hill Farm
Originally an old farm house,
Indian Hill Farm has expanded from a small backyard business to over 30 acres of trees with up to six different species. Beyond trees to cut yourself, Indian Hill has a gift shop full of wreaths, ornaments and festive decorations.
Noel’s Tree Farm
Noel's Tree Farm in Litchfield has 32 acres of balsam and fir trees to choose from, as well as wreaths, garland and other holiday decorations. Want to make tree cutting a full day affair? Noel's has lots of activities that the whole family will love, including outdoor fire pits with marshmallows and hot chocolate, a Christmas tree maze, a petting zoo, free hayrides and visits with Santa every Sunday.
White Mountain National Forest
A $5 permit allows anyone to pick their Christmas tree in designated areas of the White Mountain National Forest, including alongside the Kancamagus Highway. Visit
this website to see all guidelines and purchase a permit, and then simply show up to pick your tree at any time in the specified date range.
Mount Hunger Christmas Tree Farm
Located near Concord in Henniker,
Mount Hunger Christmas Tree Farm has trees from six to eight feet tall to cut yourself, as well as a selection of pre-cut New Hampshire trees up to 14 feet tall. The farm's gift shop features crafts from local artisans, European glass ornaments, wreaths and handcrafted cuckoo clocks.
When: Thursday to Sunday from Nov. 23 through Dec. 15, with hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cut-your-own trees ends Dec. 8.
Rossview Farm
Rossview Farm in Concord has a wide selection of fir and hybrid trees ranging from 4 feet all the way to 12 feet tall, each tagged with the exact price. Hand-decorated wreaths and homemade jam are also available for purchase at the Wreath Shop.
DeMerritt Hill Farm
Located in Lee,
DeMerritt Hill Farm first started offering cut-your-own trees in 2015, now proudly offering a wide selection of fir trees. Need a treat after cutting down your tree? The farm's store and bakery will be open with baked surprises all season long.
King's Pine Farm
Over 14,000 sheared and pruned trees of all shapes and sizes fill the family-owned
King's Pine Farm . Beyond trees, King Pine's gift shop offers wreaths, decorations and a variety of farm fresh goods.