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Santa at Illinois Christmas
Tree Farms

 

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A great adventure for children is to go with Mom and Dad to an Illinois Christmas tree farm and pick their own tree, plus have a visit with Santa Claus at the same time. Most of the Illinois Christmas tree farms listed here are an easy drive from the Chicago area, although a couple are further out so you may want to consider making it an overnight excursion. At most of the farms you can get pre-cut trees or if you really want to enjoy the full woodsman’s experience, you can cut your own

 Dates, times & cost for all tree farms listed are subject to change.

Aurora

Santa at Abbey Farms in Aurora
Abbey Farms

2855 Hart Road
Aurora, IL 60510
(630) 966-7775 Ext. 4                                                                                                       Email: events@abbeyfarms.org
http://abbeyfarms.org/christmas-trees/

Santa Days and Hours 2018

Bring the kids for the exciting day of cutting your own fresh tree from our 120 acres of trees. Then bring them to our store where you’ll find Santa. This is your chance to get pictures with the jolly old elf without waiting in line at the mall. Enjoy our complimentary tree netting and shaking along with some hot chocolate. If there is snow on the ground the kids can have fun on one of our sleighs.

Please note: While our Christmas tree season is from November 17th until December 21st, Santa will be at Abbey Farms in 2018 on the weekend after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23rd, Saturday November 24th and Sunday, November 25th plus the following three Saturdays and Sundays in December from 11 am to 2 pm only:

November 23rd, 24th & 25th                                                                                    December 1st & 2nd                                                                                                  December 10th & 11th                                                                                                       December 12th & 13th

Cost:

U-cut trees - $45
Precut trees - $8.50 per foot
Wreaths & Garlands - varies
Visits with Santa -- Photos with Santa are $8.99 for one, $14.99 for two.

Location:  Abbey Farms is conveniently located in Aurora just off of Butterfield Road at 2855 Hart Road.

After you have found the perfect tree, come to our seasonal store where you’ll find custom made wreaths and garlands, unique gift baskets, stocking stuffers, jams and hot from the oven our own donuts, pies and breads—and of course Santa Claus!

                                  

                                                             Photo courtesy Abbey Farms

Beecher

Santa at Settlers Pond in Beecher
Santa at Settlers Pond
1301 East Offner Road
Beecher, IL 60401
(708) 663-8103
Email: pinkyrolly@aol.com

www.settlerspondshelter.net

Santa Days and Hours 2018

Saturdays November 24th, December 1st, 8th & 15th - 11am - 5pm
Sundays November 25th, December 2nd, 9th & 16th - 11am - 5pm

Location: Settlers Pond Hoofed Animal Shelter & Rescue is located in Beecher, Illinois, less than an hour south of Chicago. They are just west of the Indiana border in the heart of Illinois farm country.

While the farm is open seven days a week 10 am to 7 pm, Santa is there only on the above weekends from 11 am to 5 pm. Santa, will be at the farm for photos with children and pets every weekend thru Sunday, December 17th. The farm has a life size nativity scene with live animals, a kiddie train and an indoor petting zoo. Only precut Christmas trees are available. Christmas wreaths and boughs are also sold. All of the money from the sales of Christmas trees and wreaths goes to support the work of the shelter.

                Photo courtesy Settlers Farm

 

Harvard

Santa at Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm in Harvard
7720 Ryan Road
Harvard, IL 60033
(630) 279-0216
www.benstreefarm.com

TREEFARM@gmail.com

Santa Days and Hours 2018

Opening Day - Friday November 23rd, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturdays & Sundays November 24th through December 9th 9 am - 4:30 pm             Note - while we believe the days and times listed are correct please call Ben's Farm to verify that Santa will be there.

Location: On Ryan Road in Harvard. To get there Take I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) west to US Rte. 20 (Marengo Exit); West on 20 (left) to IL Route 23; North (right) on 23 to Rte. 14 (in Harvard); North (left) on Rte. 14 for one mile to to Rte. 173 West (left) on Rte. 173 about seven miles to Wooster Street (also called Capron Road) in Capron; South (left) on Wooster Street (Capron Road) one mile to the farm.

Thousands of trees in nine varieties are available in Ben's 55 acre farm.
All trees are hand-pruned and organically grown.

Come and see Santa, you can sit on his lap, or you might even catch him driving around on his John Deere! Enjoy free Horse Drawn Wagon Rides out to our fields.
After your tree is cut, we will bring you and your tree back, we will shake and
wrap your tree for free. While you wait, enjoy free coffee or hot chocolate in our
warming barn. We will even help tie your tree to your vehicle! Saws and twine are
provided, so just relax and enjoy your day at Ben's.

            

Santa driving his John Deere at Ben's Christmas Tree Farm


Maple Park

Santa at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park
1N318 Watson Road
Maple Park, IL 60151
(815) 827-5200
www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com

Santa Days and Hours 2018

Santa will be at the farm from: 11am to 1pm, Saturday, December 1st and 8th,

Sunday, December 2nd & 9th, from: 12pm to 2pm                                                   Note - While we believe the dates and times Santa will be at Kuipers Farm are correct, please call the farm to verify.

Location:
Kuipers farm is located west of Chicagoland in Kane County.

They are ready for the holidays starting in November. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving customers may choose and cut their own Christmas Tree or select a fresh, pre-cut tree. You'll find acres of BEAUTIFUL pines and firs to select from. You'll know it's fresh cause you cut it yourself! Wagon rides to and from the fields on select weekends. The Orchard Shop and Bakery offers apple cider, cider donuts, home-baked pies, cream & butter fudge, and specialty foods for the holidays. 

                                           

 

                                                      Photo courtesy Kuipers Family Farm

 

Rockton

Santa at Williams Tree Farm in Rockton
4661 Yale Bridge Rd.
Rockton, IL 61072
1-800-423-6635
www.williamstreefarm.com

Santa Days and Hours 2018

Santa will be at the farm from: 10 am to 4 pm on weekends November 23rd, 24th & 25th, December 1st & 2nd, 8th, & 9th & 15th.

Location: On Yale Bridge Road in Rockton. To get there Take I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) west through Rockford. Get off at the Rockton Road exit. Turn left at East Rockton Road. Turn right at IL 2. Turn left at Prairie Hill Road. Turn left at South Bluff Road. Turn right at Yale Bridge Road. The farm is about 3.2 miles on the right on Yale Bridge Road.

This is not only a great place to get a Christmas tree, but on weekends leading up to Christmas you can also see Santa, enjoy carolers, take horse drawn hayrides or pony rides, visit the children's farm, ride the kiddy train and much more. On a cold day enjoy some hot apple cider or cocoa. You can then cut your own or get a pre-selected tree or find a beautiful wreath.

                                    

                                           Photo courtesy Williams Tree Farm

Woodstock

Mrs. Claus at Oney's Tree Farm in Woodstock
16608 Rt. 14
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4108

www.oneystreefarm.com

Mrs. Claus Days and Hours 2018

Mrs. Claus will be in her North Pole House from 10 am - 3 pm on Weekends beginning Friday, November 23rdh through Sunday, December 9th
 
Bring the family and enjoy old fashioned Christmas traditions and memories at Oney's Tree Farm. Weekend activities include free horse drawn wagon rides with the sleigh bells ringing, plus visits with Mrs. Claus in her North Pole House. You can also enjoy pony rides , hot sandwiches, nachos, popcorn and bakery goodies.

Christmas Trees include Precut: Fraser, Balsam, White Pine, Scotch Pine to 14". U Cut: Scotch, White, Red, Austrian Pine; Fraser, Douglas, Concolor Fir; Spruce. Also Trees for planting, wreaths, roping, and center pieces. You'll find arborvitae maz and a, gift shop.

Directions: Located on Hwy. 14 on Route 14, in between Woodstock and Harvard Illinois approximately 7 miles west of Route 47 on the north side of the highway. From Chicago: Take I-90 West to Route. 47. Go North to Route 14. Turn Left (NW and drive 7 miles to the farm on the north side of the highway.

Open: Nov. 23rd, 2018 (Friday after Thanksgiving) through Sunday, December 9th;

Open daily , 9am - 4pm;

Available: White, Scotch, and Austrian Pine; Norway, Blue, White and Green Spruce - also Serbian Spruce, Douglas, Fraser & Concolor Firs; Pre-cut Balsam and Fraser fir. Shaking and netting of most trees available free. Ball and burlap also available. Saws available and twine for tie-down.

 

Mrs. Claus' House at Oney Tree Farm

 


Please note—all of the above events are subject to change without notice

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