Christmas tree cutting day trips from New York City
Over 140 Christmas tree farms are within about 110 miles of Midtown Manhattan in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 11 miles away. Near New York City the season usually runs the weekend after Thanksgiving through mid-December. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known Christmas tree farms near New York City
- Shamrock Christmas Tree FarmSeason: Sep-Dec
- Dart's Tree Farm
- Exley's Christmas Tree Farm No. 2Season: Nov 28 - Dec 21 (approx)
- Santa's Christmas Tree Farm LI
- Spruce Goose Christmas Tree FarmSeason: Day after Thanksgiving through mid-December
...and over 140 more Christmas tree farms within a day trip of New York City - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
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Planning tips
- Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
- Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
- Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go Christmas tree cutting near New York City?
FarmScout lists over 140 Christmas tree farms within about 110 miles of Midtown Manhattan. Well-known ones include Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Mattituck, Dart's Tree Farm in Southold, Exley's Christmas Tree Farm No. 2 in Monroeville.
When is Christmas tree cutting season near New York City?
Near New York City, the season usually runs the weekend after Thanksgiving through mid-December. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from New York City?
The closest Christmas tree farm in FarmScout is about 11 miles from Midtown Manhattan in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.
Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.