12 Capital Area Christmas Tree Farms: Beautiful Trees, FREE Hot Chocolate & Even Santa

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12 Cut Your Own Real Christmas Tree Farms

Can you believe it’s already that time of year again?

2022 is coming to a close and with it the longing for the smell of fresh Christmas trees, holiday cheer, and finding the best Christmas events around town.

For many, this means finding the perfect place to cut your own tree and making family memories.

Do you have a favorite Christmas tree farm and if so, when do you head out to do the annual cutting?

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Christmas Tree Farms = Hot Chocolate, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, and Trees Galore

Our family takes the same Christmas tree farm pictures in the same spot every single yeargrandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and all. And we love it. For others, it’s a tradition to try a new Christmas tree farm each year. The fun and anticipation are a blast for families experiencing something new.

Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, it’s a tradition in our family to head to Zokvic Tree Farm just west of Lansing. You won’t find it in a Google search, but when you arrive you’ll be greeted by an adorable couple who’s passionate about their beautiful trees.

It’s much the same for many families in Lansing with their own favorite Christmas tree farm as the destination. Some farms offer FREE hot chocolate, a visit with Santa, wagon rides, and more.

Whether you’re new to the area and wanting to find your yearly tradition farm, or looking to start a new family tradition and want to cut your own Christmas tree, here’s your list of Christmas Tree Farms around the Greater Lansing area we know you’ll adore.

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Where to Find Real Christmas Tree Farms Near Lansing

Here are 12 Greater Lansing area locations where we know you’ll love making memories with your family during the most wonderful time of the year:

Be sure to check each tree farm’s hours and availability to make sure they can accommodate you when you’re planning to go.

1 – Anna Lovisa Tree Farm

10717 Babcock Rd, Bath, MI 48848

Enjoy the beautiful country setting in Bath at Anna Lovisa Tree Farm which is over three generations family-owned.

Here your trees will be cleaned, drilled, and wrapped. They promise their prices are fair and personable.

Anna Lovisa also offers hand-made wreaths and garland.

Tree types include Balsam Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Korean Fir, White Spruce, Blue Spruce, White Pine, and Scotch Pine.

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2 – Carpenter Tree Farm

11243 Barnes Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

Enjoy horse-drawn hay rides, wreaths, swags, garland, grave blankets.

Here you’ll find tree cleaning, drilling, and netting.

Tree types include Balsam Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, and White Pine.

3 – Clinton Trail Tree Farm

6120 S. Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

Hop on the wagon and pick out your tree with your family. They cut your tree down for you, drill it, and bale it. They also offer tree tagging if you’re not ready to take it yet.

Family-owned and operated, they offer hot coffee and cider to keep you warm and cozy.

Types of trees include Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir, Norway Spruce, and White Spruce. They offer some pre-cut trees too to save you time + wreaths.

4 – D’Lamater’s Winter-Fresh Christmas Tree Farm 

1002 Kinneville Rd, Leslie, MI 49251

A family-owned choose-and-cut or fresh pre-cut tree farm nestled on Huntoon Lake with hundreds of trees to choose from.

They offer wreaths and swags too.

Christmas tree types here include Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, White Pine, Scotch Pine, and Blue Spruce.

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5 – Goose Creek Tree Farm 

1774 Divine Hwy, Lyons, MI 48851

This family-owned tree farm has trees galore and the owners have a passion for seeing trees thrive and customers being happy.

Tree types include Colorado Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce, Serbian Spruce, and White Spruce.

6 – Horrocks Nursery Farm

1776 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia, MI 48846

FREE hot dogs, cocoa, and marshmallow roasting for anyone that buys a tree.

Santa and Mrs. Claus visits, horse-drawn wagon rides, fun house, pedal cars, climbing wall, crazy roller, games, and more!

Tree tagging is available so you can select your tree ahead of time and cut it later.

10,000 trees to choose from! U-cut, pre-cut, or potted trees + wreaths, garlands, tree stands, and bough bundles.

Tree types include Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir, Korean Fir, and White Pine.

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7 – Howard Tree Farm

4645 W Jacobs Rd, Perry, MI 48872

Family-owned choose-and-cut Christmas trees. Free baling, drilling, and shaking services.

They have hot cocoa and FREE popcorn. Take a photo in their winter sleigh and get it posted to their photo board, then come back next year to find it!

Pop into the barn and shop for fresh wreaths, ornaments, apparel, hats, mittens, mugs, and more.

Types of trees include Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Black Hills Spruce, and Colorado Blue Spruce.

8 – Peacock Road Family Farm

11854 Peacock Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848

Get the complete magical Christmas experience at Peacock Road Family Farm! Famous for their Santa Experience, Peacock Road offers u-pick or pre-cut Christmas trees, hot cocoa, wreaths, a “sugar shack,” and shopping.

Train and wagon rides, Christmas Shoppe for gifts, wreath shop, kissing balls, grave blankets, and more.

They shake, bale, and drill your tree at no extra charge. Trees are about $10 per foot.

Tree types include Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce, and Black Hill Spruce.

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9 – Star Tree Farm

1822 E Willoughby Rd, Mason, MI 48854

This sweet family farm offers u-pick, pre-cut, and potted trees in a rustic, friendly, and comfortable setting + a FREE bough, tree shaking, and tree wrapping with tree purchase.

They provide the saw and cart for your tree cutting.

Hand-made wreaths, maple syrup, bonfire wood, coffee and tea, hot chocolate, and photo opportunities.

Tree types include Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine, and White Pine.

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10 – Tannenbaum Farm

2515 Sandhill Rd, Mason, MI 48854

Take the wagon out and pick out your perfect tree.

Snacks at the concessions area, firewood for sale, maple syrup from their own trees, and a cozy bonfire make this a magical family fun spot.

Tree varieties include Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, White Pine, and Scotch Pine.

11 – Wacousta Wreath & Tree Farm

8750 Clark Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Wacousta Wreath & Tree Farm comes recommended by Reverman Farms in Grand Ledge who was forced to close this year due to deer eating their trees.

Get wreaths of all sizes from 8″ to 48″.

Christmas trees varieties include Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir, and Blue Spruce.

12 – Zokvic Tree Farm

8750 Clark Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

This family-owned Christmas tree farm isn’t big and fancy, but it has a lot of heart.

Their prices are great and the sweet experience is fun for the whole family.

You might consider calling the number to be sure of their hours: 517-627-7776.

Did we Miss a Christmas Tree Farm?

Do you have a favorite Christmas Tree Farm you’d like to add to the list?

Leave a comment below so we can add it!

Have fun making memories, drinking hot chocolate, and finding that perfect Christmas tree this year!

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