O, Christmas Tree, How Lovely Are Thy Branches.  Getting together with the family to pick out that year’s tree is a fond Christmas memory for so many of us!

Here are a few local farms and pop-up stands in RI’s Blackstone Valley where you can carry on that tradition this holiday season. 

Cumberland

• Adams Farm, 495 Sumner Brown Road open weekdays 3 pm – 7 pm; Saturdays, 10 am – 7 pm and Sundays, 10 am – 5 pm.  While you’re out, you can stop by The Ice Cream Machine for ice cream or Phantom Farms for a gingerbread iced latte and cookies… or grab some holiday pies. When you get home, why not combine the ice cream with your pie for a sweet treat while decorating your tree?!

• Northland Farm and Garden Center, 61 Pine Swamp Road open weekdays 9 am – 6 pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 9 am – 5 pm.  Find a tree and holiday decor all in one spot! Looking for a small tree, check out their Tabletop Boxwood Tree Class this Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4.  Nearby, you can also visit Pine Swamp Place at 70 Pine Swamp Road for some holiday gifts and locally made crafts.

Northland Farm and Garden Center

Lincoln

• Butterfly Farm, 679 Chase Road, has fresh cut trees and wreaths Friday-Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.  Plus, Santa will be there Saturday, December 3 and December 10 for photos.  You may also get a chance to see some of the mighty-cute farm animals while you’re there!

• Lincoln Creamery, 276 Front Street, has a pop-up stand where you can find a tree or wreaths. Hours are weekdays 3 – 7 pm; Saturday & Sunday  10 am – 6 pm. As an added bonus, get a pint of ice cream with every tree purchased!  The ice cream will go well with some holiday desserts you can find just up the road at Gingersnaps Bakery.

Butterfly Farms

Smithfield

• Lockwood Christmas Tree Farm, 129 Austin Avenue, is open weekends only, 10 am – 4 pm.  Children receive complimentary treat bags, and dogs are welcome to come along with you to find just the right tree.  You can also stock up on firewood!

• Seven Cedars Farm, 20 John Mowry Road, open Tuesday – Friday 3 – 6 pm, has pre-cuts available.  Come by in the evening on Thursdays-Sundays to enjoy Christmas Caroling Hayrides with the family on a lighted trail through the woods.

• Blackbird Farm, 660 Douglas Pike, has Christmas trees available Monday – Friday 1-7pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm. While there plan on picking up some of this celebrated farm’s pasture-raised beef, pork, and poultry at their farmstand Thursdays-Sundays!

Have fun decorating your tree, and be sure to check out some of Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley other signature Holiday Events.

Feature Photo Courtesy Northland Farm & Garden Center