Best Places to Buy a Christmas Tree in Chicago: Farms, Lots, & Vendors 2025

The holiday season is officially underway and with it comes the return of everyone’s favorite yearly tradition—picking out the perfect Christmas tree. This year Chicagoans have plenty of options, from neighborhood vendors to farms just outside the city where you can cut your own fir! Here’s a look at some of the best local spots for holiday tree shopping. Chicago’s Christmas Trees ------------------------- Need a Christmas tree you can pick up right here within city limits? Chicago Christmas Trees has you covered. The local vendor has five locations citywide this holiday season, offering a variety of quality tree varieties picked fresh from northern Wisconsin. Shoppers can choose from Balsam Firs, White Pines, and Fraser Firs. 2025 locations are as follows: * Fullerton Location – 2429 West Fullerton Avenue * Daily Bar and Grill – 4560 North Lincoln Avenue * Nettelhorst School – 3252 North Broadway Street * Jahn School – 3149 North Wolcott Avenue * District Brewyards/ Altitude Trampoline Park – 415 N. Ashland Avenue Ivy’s Christmas Trees --------------------- For another option right in your backyard, look no further than Ivy’s Christmas Trees in Roscoe Village. The lot is fully stocked with imported Fraser Firs from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Trees range in size from miniature tabletop to 10 feet in height. Each tree purchase comes with a complimentary tie down, goodie bags for your kids, and treats for your dog! 📍Where: 1013 West Roscoe Street 🗓️ When: 12 – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday Richardson Christmas Tree Farm ------------------------------ Richardson Christmas Tree Farm is your one-stop destination for cutting your own holiday tree this season near Chicago. Just an hour’s drive outside the city in Spring Grove, the farm has over 50,000 trees of numerous varieties and sizes, ensuring everyone can have their pick. On weekends, guests can enjoy a free wagon ride to the fields and warm up afterwards back at the barn with fresh homemade donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate. Richardson’s also offers free tree loading and netting. 📍Where: 9407 Richardson Rd | Spring Grove, Illinois 🗓️ When: Opens for the season on Friday, November 28 | Daily hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Abbey Farms ----------- Abbey Farms in nearby Aurora is the perfect place to make holiday memories that’ll last a lifetime. The do-it-yourself tree farm offers free reservations, trees up to 8′ feet tall, and complimentary tie-down assistance. After cutting the perfect tree, guests can visit the nearby farmstand, café, and store for additional holiday cheer. 📍Where: 2855 Hart Road | Aurora, Illinois 🗓️ When: Monday to Sunday 10AM – 7PM | Closed Thanksgiving Day Camelot Christmas Tree Farm --------------------------- Last but certainly not least, Camelot Christmas Tree Farm in DeKalb is less than two hours outside Chicago making it the perfect family day trip. The farm offers a huge selection of trees to choose from: * Fraser Fir * Concolor Fir * Douglas Fir * Scotch Pines * Balsam and Blue Spruce * White Pine * Canaan Firs The farm opens for the season on Friday, November 28. 📍Where: 16380 Somonauk Rd | DeKalb, IL 🗓️ When: Opens Friday, November 28 | Mon – Fri – 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Sat – Sun – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Source: https://secretchicago.com/chicago-christmas-tree-shopping-guide-2025/