Christmas tree cutting day trips from Raleigh

7 Christmas tree farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Raleigh in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 12 miles away. Near Raleigh 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.

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5 well-known Christmas tree farms near Raleigh

• Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees
  Apex · Farm store
  About 12 miles from downtown Raleigh
• DJ's Berry Patch
  Apex · Farm stand
  Season: Apr-Oct; tree lot late Nov-Dec
  About 12 miles from downtown Raleigh
• Deans Farm Market
  Wilson · Farm stand
  About 45 miles from downtown Raleigh
• Eno River Farm
  Hillsborough · U-pick farm
  About 29 miles from downtown Raleigh
• Elroy Farms Farm Market
  Goldsboro · Farm stand
  About 51 miles from downtown Raleigh

...and 2 more Christmas tree farms within a day trip of Raleigh - 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 Raleigh?

FarmScout lists 7 Christmas tree farms within about 110 miles of downtown Raleigh. Well-known ones include Neighbor Boy Farm, Country Store & Christmas Trees in Apex, DJ's Berry Patch in Apex, Deans Farm Market in Wilson.

When is Christmas tree cutting season near Raleigh?

Near Raleigh, 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 Raleigh?

The closest Christmas tree farm in FarmScout is about 12 miles from downtown Raleigh 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.