Whether it's the meandering walk through the Christmas tree farm in search of the perfect tree, or the chance to break out your plaid flannel shirt and bow saw and be a lumberjack for the day, there are plenty of reasons why so many will flock to the dozens of cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Central New York this season.
Check our list below for the opening date and hours at more than 30 farms in Central New York. Do you know of a place missing from the list? Tell us in the comments below or email features@syracuse.com.
CNY Christmas Tree Farm Guide
| Name | Directions | Hours | Phone (315) |
| Austin Tree Farm | Volney | Thanksgiving to December 24th, Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to dusk, Sunday from 1 p.m. until dark. | 598-9794 |
| Beckwith Family Christmas Trees | Hannibal | Country Christmas Weekend on Nov. 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., then Friday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to dark. | 564-5479 |
| Cedarvale Maple Syrup | Onondaga | Call ahead. | 469-6422 |
| Chengerian's Tree Land | Fulton |
Nov. 2 to 16 call ahead. Nov. 17 to Dec. 22, noon. to 6 p.m. daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. |
678-2046 |
| Hafner's Cut-Your-Own | Kirkville | Nov. 23, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.. Dec. 1, 2, 8, and 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 416-5697 |
| Critz Farms | Cazenovia | Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. Store closes Dec. 16. See website for more. | 662-3355 |
| Cross Lake | Memphis | Nov. 23 to Christmas Eve, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 635-3392 |
| Darling's | Hannibal | Nov. 23 to Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to dark daily. | 564-5897 |
| Dart's Tree Farm | Hamilton | Opens Nov. 23. Open Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to dark. Monday to Thursday: Call ahead. | 750-0366 (cell) or 824-1788 |
| Falls Farms | Pompey | Open Nov. 23 to Dec. 23. Open weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 682-7173 |
| Goodman's Christmas Tree Farm | Phoenix | Opens Nov. 23. Open weekdays from noon Noon to 5 p.m., weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 729-7071 |
| Goodman Tree Farm | Cicero | Weekends, from 10 a.m. to dusk. | 699-3946 |
| Grace Farms | C.Square |
Nov. 23, 24 and 25 and Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No weekday hours. |
668-1195 |
| Granger's | Mexico | Thanksgiving until Christmas, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. | 963-3480 |
| H and H Trees | Pulaski | Nov. 15 to Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. all days. | 882-5814 or 387-3114 |
| Hemlock Haven | Sandy Creek | Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open houses scheduled for Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 1-2. | 387-5553 |
| Jack's Christmas Trees | Red Creek | Open Nov. 23 to Dec. 23. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Mondays. | 754-8929 |
| Keith Tree Farm | North Brookfield | Opens Nov. 23. Open daily from dawn until dusk. Full service on Friday and Saturday. | 228-8296 |
| Leonard's Evergreens | Hannibal | Nov. 23 to Dec. 24. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. | 564-5798 |
| Mary Christmas Tree Farm | Tully | Opens Nov. 23. Open Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | 696-0121 |
| Molly Johns Farm | Mexico | Open Nov. 23 to Dec. 24. Hours ar 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Thursday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. | 532-7161 or 963-8860 |
| Ontario Orchards | Sterling | Opens Dec. 1. U-cut is weekends only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 343-6328 |
| Page's | Manlius | Opens Nov. 23. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 682-7309 |
| Potter's Tree Farm | Baldwinsville | Weekends, from Nov. 24 to Dec. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to dark. | 638-0222 |
| Rocking Horse Farm | Jamesville | Weekends, from Nov. 24 to Christmas Eve, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. | 492-1100 |
| Romagnoli's | Canastota | Opens Nov. 23 at 9 a.m., Open 9 a.m. to dusk on weekends until Christmas. | 697-9498 |
| Seneca River Christmas Tree Farm | Phoenix | Weekends, from Nov. 24 to Dec. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 695-5107 |
| Soliday Tree Farm | Warners | Opens Nov. 16. Open Monday to Friday, from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | 672-8248 |
| Spring Pond Farm | Mexico | Nov. 23 to Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to dark on weekends. Weekdays it is best to call ahead or noon to dusk. | 963-7590 or
727-7951 |
| Springside Farm | Fabius | Opens Nov. 23. Open Friday, from 1 to 5 p.m. Weekends, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 683-5860 |
| Stony Hill | Phoenix | Nov. 23 to Dec. 16, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. until dark. Weekdays by appointment only. After Dec. 16 call for availability. | 409-9528 |
| Syracuse Christmas Tree Farms | Syracuse | Nov. 23 to Christmas Eve. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. | 673-0998 |
| Three B Tree Farm | Jordan | Opens Nov. 23. Open 9 a.m. to dusk, Friday to Sunday. | 323-1215 or 323-7761 |
| "Three Seasons Farm " | Mexico |
Day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, dawn to dark on weekends. Call ahead during week. |
298-6332 |
| Trust Nursery | Pulaski | Open Sunday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 298-4184 |
| "Whitetail Tree Farm " " | Fabius | Open on Nov. 23 and then weekends until Dec. 23. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. | 313-2972 |