Where to cut-your-own Christmas tree around the Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Now that Thanksgiving is over, those who celebrate Christmas may be looking for a place to cut down their own Christmas tree. Some may be looking to get a pre-cut tree or even a wreath to place on their door.

Many Christmas tree farms open after Thanksgiving on Black Friday, Nov. 29. Here is where you can cut down or buy a pre-cut Christmas tree around the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley.

Capital Region Tree Farms:

Bob's Trees, 1227 West Galway Road, Hagaman

Bob's Trees has pre-cut, cut-your-own trees, a gift shop, a snack bar and visits from Santa. The tree farm is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily but starting Dec. 1, the farm will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day until Christmas.

On Thursday, the farm posted on Facebook that a snowstorm had covered all trees, both cut-your-own and pre-cut trees. "If you plan to cut your own understand there will be deep snow to cut and drag through. We will not be able to run our wagon rides for Friday and will post again tomorrow (Friday) if we’re able to later this weekend," the post said. "Our cafe and gift shop will still be open like normal. We will still have pre-cut trees available and will be bringing more in but unfortunately at a slower pace."

For updates on the tree farm, visit the farm's Facebook page.

Ellms Family Farm, 448 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa

Ellms Family Farm opened for the 2024 tree season on Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. The farm offers cut-your-own and pre-cut trees, as well as wreaths. The farm offers family fun activities while cutting a tree, including trolly rides, hot cocoa and a kid's play area. Ellms Family Farm provides saws and tree carts for the trees and offers tree shaking and bailing.

Ellms Family Farm will be open Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The farm reminds those who purchase a tree, pre-cut or not to get it in water as soon as possible.

Goode Trees, 1179 Goode Road, Ballston

Goode Trees opened on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for pre-cut and cut-your-own trees, as well as wreaths. The farm will be open on Saturdays and Sundays after that, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until all the trees are sold.

McDonough's Farm, 28 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush

McDonough’s Farm has pre-cut and cut-your-own trees. The farm opened on Nov. 23. Starting Nov. 30, the Norway Spruce field opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For December, the farm is open on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Dec. 7-8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following week's schedule will be posted on its Facebook page. For more information, visit the Facebook page.

Reilly's Farm, 149 Clarks Chapel Road, Nassau

Reilly's Farm also opened on Nov. 23 for the 2024 season. The farm offers a variety of pre-cut and cut-your-own trees, as well as wreaths, Christmas decorations and more.

On Dec. 1 and Dec. 7, Santa will visit the farm from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The farm, however, will be open each weekend from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and again during the week from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

River Bend Christmas Tree Farm, 164 East River Drive, Lake Luzerne

River Bend Christmas Tree Farm opened for the tree season on Nov. 29. The farm has pre-cut and cut-your-own trees, wreaths, Christmas decorations and maple syrup products.

River Bend Christmas Tree Farm will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Christmas or until they sell out of trees. For updates, visit their Facebook page.

Bailey Family Christmas Trees, 530 Center Cambridge Road, Cambridge

Baileys Family Christmas Trees opened for the season on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The business is closed every Monday but open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and again on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The tree farm suggests cutting your tree early, as they're likely to sell out around the second week in December. The tree farm also has a variety of wreaths for purchase.

Herba's Tree Farm, 671 County Route 106, Amsterdam

Herba's opened on Nov. 23 for the tree-cutting season. The farm has cut-your-own and fresh cut trees, as well as wreaths.

Beginning Nov. 29, the business will be open daily with an array of hours. Monday through Friday the business is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For updates, visit their Facebook page.

Pleasant Valley Tree Farm, 313 Pleasant Valley Road, Bennington, Vt.

The 80-acre farm has cut-your-own and pre-cut trees. Besides trees, the farm offers wreaths, garland and other goodies like Maple Syrup. The tree farm will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Hudson Valley Tree Farms:

Abrahamsen Tree Farm, 12 Family Road, Catskill

With a beautiful 13 acres of Fraser fir, Balsam fir, Blue spruce, and Concolor fir, there are plenty of cut-your-own trees available. The family-owned farm opened on Nov. 29 and will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 9 a.m. until dark until the close of the season.

Veeder's Tree Farm, 1235 High Hill Road, Earlton

Veeder's Tree Farm opened for the season on Nov. 15. The farm offers cut-your-own trees and wreaths. Santa will be visiting the farm Nov. 29, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The farm will be open daily from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and again from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For updates on the farm, visit their Facebook page.

Balsam Ridge Christmas Tree Farm, 288 South Street, Clintondale

Balsam Ridge Christmas Tree Farm offers cut-your-own trees and fresh cut trees, as well as hand decorated wreaths and Christmas crafts for sale. The farm opened Nov. 29 for the season and will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until sold out.

Bell's Christmas Tree Farm, 647 Mettacahonts Road, Accord

Bell's Christmas Tree Farm opened for the season on Nov. 29. According to their website, the farm hopes to be open through Dec. 8, and potentially after if they have enough trees. The farm will be closed every Tuesday but every other day with hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week and on weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.