Santa at Illinois Christmas
Tree Farms
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.
Beecher
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Settlers Pond in Beecher
Santa at Settlers Pond
1301 East Offner Road
Beecher, IL 60401
(708) 946-2448
Email: wjerseylady@earthlink.net
Santa Days and Hours 2011
Saturdays December 3rd, 10th & 17th - 11 am - 5 pm
Sundays December 4th, 11th & 18th - 11 am - 5 pm
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 4 pm to 8 pm, Santa is there only on the above weekends from 11 am to 5 pm. Santa, Mrs. Claus and "The Grinch" will be at the farm to visit with children every weekend thru Christmas Eve. 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. Photos can be purchased in the Santa House or you can take your own pictures. All of the money from the sales of Christmas trees goes to support the work of the shelter.
Elgin
Santa at Ziegler’s Christmas Tree Farm in Elgin
Ziegler Christmas Tree Farm
42 W 109 McDonald Road
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-5776
www.zieglerchristmastreefarm.com
Santa Days and Hours 2011
Saturday November 26th and December 3rd - 11am to 2 pm
Note while Santa is only there for two days, Zieglers is open November 25th, 26th & 27th and December 3rd & 4th and 10th & 11th from 9 am to 4 pm
Location: Ziegler’s Christmas Tree Farm is located right in the Chicago metropolitan area in Elgin at the corner of McDonald & Dittman Roads.
This is an opportunity for people who would like to choose and cut their own tree and have the kids visit with Santa Claus at the same time. Chicagoland Dog Rescue will be at the farm on two days this season taking pictures of the children or their dogs or both. The rescue will also be selling cider, hot chocolate and other treats. All the money received from Santa pictures will go directly to the rescue of homeless dogs and to assist them in finding new homes. They will also be bringing some adoptable dogs to this event.
Ziegler’s Christmas Tree Farm has a wide variety of choose and cut trees available including Balsam, Douglas and Concolor firs, Scotch and White pines, plus Blue, White and Black Hills spruce. They also sell garlands, wreaths and have a gift shop with stockings, ornaments, candles and more.
Cut-it yourself trees at Ziegler's Christmas Tree Farm
Harvard
Santa at Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm in Harvard
7720 Ryan Road
Harvard, IL 60033
(630) 279-0216
www.benstreefarm.com
Santa Days and Hours 2011
Opening Day - Friday November 25th, 9 am to 4:30 pm
Saturdays November 26th, December 3rd, 10th & 17th - 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sundays November 27th, December 4th, 11th & 18th - 9 am - 4:30 pm
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.
A wide variety of Illinois Christmas trees are available. Come and see Santa —enjoy free old fashioned horse-drawn wagon wagon rides, as well as free hot chocolate and coffee, doughnuts available while you cut your own tree. Saws and twine provided.
Ben's Christmas Tree Farm has two locations (located within 8 miles of each other) The original farm is located near Harvard, Illinois, while the Fraser Fir farm is located near Capron, Illinois.
Santa and Mrs, Claus 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 2011
Santa will be at the farm from: 11 am to1 pm
Saturday, December 3rd & 10th
Sunday, December 18th
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. The 2010 harvest will include Scotch Pines, Douglas Firs and Fraser Firs. The Orchard Shop and Bakery offers apple cider, cider donuts, home-baked pies, cream & butter fudge, and specialty foods for the holidays. Santa visits start the first weekend in December. Visit their website for coupons and additional information.
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 2011
Santa will be at the farm from: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday, November 25th
Saturday, November 19th & 27th, December 3rd, 10th & 17th
Sunday, November 20th & 27th, December 4th, 11th &18th
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.
Woodstock
Mrs. Claus at Oney's Tree Farm in Woodstock
16608 Rt. 14
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4108
Mrs. Claus Days and Hours 2011
9 am - 4 pm Daily - Friday, November 25th - Sunday, December 11th
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. Weekend activities include Mrs. Claus in the North Pole house, horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, lunch and bakery goodies.
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. 26, 2010 (Friday after Thanksgiving) - December 18th;
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.
Please note—all of the above events are subject to change without notice