Papa's Tree Farm
Cut-your-own Christmas trees · Maple Valley, Washington · King County
A Maple Valley u-cut farm with trees from five to eleven feet, a train ride for kids, holiday photo backdrops and free apple cider.
Papa's grows trees in a range of heights, from about five feet up to eleven, so it suits both apartments and high ceilings. After cutting, the farm's train ride is a hit with younger kids, and holiday backdrops are set up for family photos.
There is a gift shop on site, and apple cider is free. The farm usually opens the day after Thanksgiving; check the website for hours before you go.
At a glance
At Papa's Tree Farm you can cut your own Christmas tree.
- What you can get
- Cut your own
- Season
- Usually opens the day after Thanksgiving; 2026 dates not announced yet.
Also at the farm: Train rides, Photo spots, Gift shop, Cider
Address and contact
Papa's Tree FarmMaple Valley, WA
The farm had not posted 2026 dates when we last checked. Call or check the farm's website or social pages before you drive out.
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Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.
Sources
Last checked October 2026. We confirm details with the farm's own website first.
- ParentMap: U-cut Christmas tree farms for Seattle-area families (2025-11-17, updated 2026-10-27)