Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm is a popular place to get a Christmas Tree in Wichita. This Christmas Tree Farm is more than just a place to find a tree; they have other activities. You can visit Santa, the dinner theater, and tractor-drawn hay-rack rides.
Prairie Pine Farm opens for the season on the day after Thanksgiving in November, with holiday fun for families until mid-December.
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 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025
- Saturdays 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (through Dec. 20)
- Sundays 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (through Dec. 21)
- Additional Santa Hours TBD. Visit their website
Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm is located at 4055 N. Tyler Road in west Wichita.
Prairie Pines also has Trailer Rides & Train Rides out to the fields to find a tree.
On select weekends, little ones can ride the children’s train pulled by a small tractor. They operate the train on select weekend hours. This ride and Santa visits will be offered at no charge. Purchasing trees, decorations, and food items supports these activities. More info: Prairie Pines Website
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
The horse-drawn wagon ride will no longer be available. The horses and driver have retired, and their final season was in few years ago. Tractor-drawn hay racks are always available to hop on for a quick ride.
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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