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Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm opens for the season on the day after Thanksgiving in November with holiday fun for families until mid-December.
And the popular dinner theater opens before that, on November 15.
If you want the traditional family experience of going out and finding your tree, they have some beautiful pines growing on the property. Prairie Pines also has pre-cut trees for sale.
But did you know that, besides Christmas trees, Prairie Pines also sells fresh fir garland and tree trimmings in its Christmas shop and has family holiday activities too?
Prairie Pines is a favorite stop for Santa, who will be out to the farm!
Keep reading to see the schedule for all holiday activities out at this terrific farm northwest of Wichita…
Santa! I know him! Here’s when he’ll be at the farm:
- Santa’s arrival is 11 a.m to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024.
- Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (through Dec. 22)
- Sundays 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (through Dec. 22)
- Additional Santa Hours TBD. Visit their website
Opening day for the Christmas tree farm will be Friday, November 29, 2024.
- Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (through Dec. 16)
- Sundays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (through Dec. 17)
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm is located at 4055 N. Tyler Road in west Wichita.
Prairie Pines also has horse-drawn wagon rides out to the fields, bucket train rides for the kids, Christmas carolers, and cookies and hot cocoa or cider for sale by the Maize High School music department.
Details about Cutting your Own Tree:
They offer all different kinds of trees for cutting including:
- Austrian
- Virginia
- Scotch
- White pines
When you arrive, they will provide you with a tree tag and a saw for cutting. Then, you will walk or take a trailer ride through their fields to choose the perfect tree. Prices for choose-and-cut trees will be one flat rate. Once you choose and cut your tree, our staff will shake your tree with our tree shaker and net it up. We will assist you in loading your fresh-cut tree. We have all the supplies needed for tying your tree to your car. For current tree types and prices, click here.
Information about their Pre-Cut Trees:
They offer a wide selection of premium fir trees that are grown at higher altitudes and brought in just before the season opener. These premium pre-cut trees are choice select trees from Michigan and North Carolina. They are priority shipped and carefully cared for to ensure the freshest, most beautiful tree possible. Pricing is determined on a per tree basis and all tree prices are clearly marked. Once you choose your tree, our staff will shake your fresh pre-cut tree with our tree shaker and net it. They can help with trimming the bottom and we will assist you with loading your fresh tree.
Hot Chocolate, Cider, Donuts, and Cookies
The music department from Maize High School sells special treats in their concession building to help raise funds for their department.
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
They have horse-drawn and tractor-drawn hay-racks that will take you to the fields to choose a tree. The horses come in from Kingman and are available on select weekend hours. Tractor-drawn hay-racks are always available.
Train Rides
Prairie Pines has a children’s train pulled by a small tractor, which they operate on select weekend hours. Kids’ train rides are FREE!
Holiday Photos
Prairie Pines has set up fun photo backdrops with a professional camera set up to take the pictures. You can purchase prints or downloads of the photos.
Professional photographers can schedule a paid session; otherwise, tripods, lighting equipment, and photography sessions aren’t allowed.
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