Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s officially Christmas season and the hunt for those looking to buy a real tree this year is on. Here are several places on the North Fork where you can find the perfect tree and get in the holiday spirit.
Chick’s Southold Agway
1705 Young’s Ave.
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-3432
What you can buy: Pre-cut trees, wreaths, grave blankets, ornaments, decorations, poinsettias, Christmas cactus.
What makes it special: This garden and pet supply store has been offering pet photos with Santa for more than two decades. Stop in on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to get a free photo of your fur baby with the big guy.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Dart’s Christmas Tree Farm
2355 Main Bayview Road
Southold, NY 11971
631-765-4148
What you can buy: Cut your own Fraser fir trees, pre-cut trees, wreaths, and holiday ornaments.
What makes it special: Dart’s Christmas Tree Farm offers a magical forest with trees painted with the colors of the rainbow, making this a fun place for photo ops.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
Finks Country Farm
6242 Middle Country Road
Wading River, NY 11792
631-886-2272
What you can buy: Pre-cut Douglas, Fraser, Concolor, and Noble Fir trees, wreaths and roping, grave blankets, local produce, homemade pies, candles, and decorations.
What makes it special: The Winter Barnyard makes for a festive setting with holiday music, a warm fire, and hot cider. On weekends, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Dec. 18. There will also be a tree lighting on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
Hours: Barnyard is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec 24, weather permitting. The tree lot opens daily at 9 a.m.; call for closing hours.
Lewin’s Christmas Tree Farm
812 Sound Ave.
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 929-4327
What you can buy: Cut your own and pre-cut trees, live balled trees, wreaths, ornaments, decorations
What makes it special: Lewin’s has a vast field of Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce trees ranging in size from a mere 1 foot tall to well over 15 feet. The “live” balled trees can be replanted, making your purchase a more sustainable one.
Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Tuesday, weather permitting. Arrive by 3 p.m. to cut your own tree before skies darken.
Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm
30105 Main Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
631-735-9242
What you can buy: Cut your own and pre-cut Douglas Firs, wreaths, ornaments, decorations, tree skirts, candles, stocking stuffers, and holiday lighting installation services.
What makes it special: Santa’s offers an ice skating rink including shoe rentals, pony rides, bouncy houses and photos with Santa in the farm’s vintage red truck, and roasted marshmallows by a fire pit.
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Schmitt’s Farmstand on Sound
3355 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 983-6565
What you can buy: Pre-cut Fraser and balsam trees, wreaths and roping, horseradish, pickled beets, jams, sauces and pies.
What makes it special: If you like a killer Bloody Mary as you trim the tree, you can pick up a bottle of Holy Schmitt’s fiery mix, along with seven flavors of jarred horseradish including bbq, beet, cranberry and cocktail sauce.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Schmitt’s Farmstand on Main
Laurel, NY 11901
(631) 298-1991
What you can buy: pre-cut trees, wreaths and roping, horseradish, pickled beets, jams, sauces and pies.
What makes it special: This is the first year that Schmitt’s Farmstead on Main will be selling Christmas trees.
Hours: Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shade Trees Nursery
1875 Main Road
Jamesport, NY 11947
(631) 722-4041
What you can buy: Pre-cut trees, wreaths and roping, grave blankets, decorations, and gifts.
What makes it special: Enjoy some donuts and hot chocolate by the roaring fire pit, then shop their charming line of locally made gifts from North Breeze Farms. You’ll find everything from IPA beer jam to infused honey, soap, and lip balm — all made with locally sourced ingredients.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm
20685 Main Road
Mattituck, NY 11952
(631) 298-4619
What you can buy: Cut your own Douglas Fir trees, pre-cut Fraser Fir trees, potted spruce trees, balled trees, wreaths, grave memorials, ornaments, and decorations.
What makes it special: For kids, there’s a train ride around the property, Christmas carols performed live, a mailbox to drop letters to Santa and plenty of snacks.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Verderber’s Landscape Nursery & Garden Center
459 Main Road
Aquebogue, NY 11931
631-722-4388
What you can buy: Pre-cut trees, wreaths, roping, grave blankets, poinsettias, centerpieces, ornaments, and pottery.
What makes it special: Verderber’s produces a wide variety of wreaths and pre-decorated, tabletop trees. The garden center, festively lit for the holidays, is a lovely spot to wander and gather garden inspo.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Zuhoski Farms
11825 Oregon Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
631-734-5036
What you can buy: Cut your own Douglas fir trees, precut Fraser Fir trees, kissing balls, wreaths, ornaments, and holiday decor.
What makes it special: Santa will be visiting the farm on November 25, 26, and 27, and December 3, 4, and 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to dark (Last day of the season is Dec. 21.)
Gardenworx
1017 Main Rd
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 779-2050
What you can buy: pre-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and roping.
What makes it special: This garden center is one of the newer spots to get a tree on the North Fork. Originally located in Miller Place, Gardenworx expanded and opened up a second location in Riverhead last year.
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Krupski Farms
38030 NY-25
Peconic, NY 11958
(631) 734-7841
What you can buy: Pre cut Fraser, Douglas, Turkish fir trees, exterior decor, tree ornaments, and tree accessories.
What makes it special: Known for their pumpkin fields and scary corn mazes in the fall, this fifth-generation family farm turns into a cozy Christmas tree farm come winter and offers a wide selection of freshly cut trees.
Hours: Saturday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
