The pumpkins are gone, the turkey is almost ready to be served, and visions of sugar plums are already dancing in our heads as we head toward everyone’s favorite gift-giving holiday, known as Christmas! Yes, it’s once again time to break out the holly, hang those stockings, unknot the string lights, and get out the ornaments. After all, no home is ready for the holidays until the Christmas tree goes up! Where else is Santa going to hide those gifts?! Here to help Tri-Cities families be prepared for when the big man himself comes to town are these fantastic, local places to get a Christmas tree.
Queensgate Gardens
1040 Queensgate Drive, Richland
509.460.7182
Queensgate Gardens is already prepping and planning for the upcoming holiday season as they prepare their Christmas trees to go on sale the day before Thanksgiving, November 23. Like last year, they’ll have a nice selection of live and freshly cut Christmas trees.
Adding to the festivities will be surprise appearances from Santa as we get closer to the joyous holiday. The gardens will be carrying on one of its favorite traditions as customers are welcome to make their own ornament for those wanting personalized decorations for their holiday centerpiece.
Angel Brook Farm & Market
Angel Brook Farm & Market
Road 68 & Argent, Pasco
907.414.4649
The holiday team at Angel Brook Farm & Market is already hard at work as it gets ready for the hustle and bustle of the season, which can only mean that Santa is on his way. They’re opening the doors to their winter wonderland on November 25, featuring a gift shop, petting zoo, and of course, the tree lot. Families will have a wide variety of trees to choose from in various shapes and sizes as they pick out their holiday centerpiece, including noble fir, Nordmann fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, and grand fir. These holiday festivities will run daily from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. until Christmas Eve.
As a bonus, Santa himself will be visiting the tree lot from November 25 to 27 and every Friday to Sunday in December until December 18 from noon until 7 p.m. He’ll be patiently waiting for all the boys and girls to tell him what they want for Christmas. For just $30, you can have a family photo shoot with him and the Mrs. — there’s no appointment needed!
Beaver Bark Gift & Garden Center
607 Aaron Drive, Richland
509.946.1000
The halls are already decked at Beaver Bark Gift & Garden Center as they recently welcomed the Christmas season. Beautifully decorated trees now make the garden center glitter with good tidings and inspiration for your own Christmas trees as you browse the store in search of that particular holiday centerpiece.
Starting November 25, you can also experience the joy of meeting Santa while exploring the greenery, with tickets already on sale for their annual A Visit With Santa and The Sand Land Experience events. Adding to the excitement of this holiday tradition this year is a real-life reindeer joining Santa in mid-December for the festivities.
Yes, the big man and his noble reindeer are just around the corner, and he will need some place to stash those Christmas presents. Luckily for the Tri-Cities community, these amazing places to buy a Christmas tree are here to help to ensure that Santa has a place to store your gifts when he finally comes to town.
Where’s your favorite place to find the perfect Christmas tree around the Tri-Cities? Send us an email at submit@columbiabasintalk.com and let us know!
