The holiday season is upon us, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get together with family and enjoy some (fake) snow, holiday lights or some quality time on an old guy’s lap at the mall.

If you’re looking for a tree, or just a good time with some egg nog, we’ve got a fun and festive list of places for you to check out around Tampa Bay this Christmas season.

Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest 35317 Huff Rd., Eustis Now through Dec. 22 For the 35th year in a row, Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest is offering DIY Christmas tree harvesting. Pre-cut trees are available, as well. So if you’re scared of splinters you can save yourself the trouble. On select dates, there will be activities such as visits from Santa, a maze, a petting zoo, a giant slide, horseback and pony riding, and even a zip-line. Photo via Santa’s Christmas Tree ForestFacebook
Santa’s Flight Academy International Plaza 2223 N Westshore Blvd., Tampa Through Dec. 24 At International Plaza, you can meet Santa and his elves at Santa’s Flight Academy. This is a great spot to take professional pictures with Mr. Claus and his 22-foot high sleigh. Reservations are recommended, though walk-ins are welcome, as well. Photo via International Plaza//Facebook
Tampa Bay Farmers Market 10001 N Armenia Ave., Tampa All Christmas season This spot is known for its fresh fruits and veggies, but come Christmas time, trees are on the menu, as well. While you’re at it, be sure to check out the wreaths, poinsettias, garlands, firewood and holiday decor. Photo via Tampa Bay Farmers Market/Facebook
Ergle Christmas Tree Farm 3331 Treiman Blvd.,Dade City All Christmas season Featuring a wide variety of imported Christmas trees as well as live potted trees, Eargle Christmas Tree Farm has plenty of choices for your holiday decor. All of that chopping can work up an appetite, so if you’re looking for a snack, be sure to visit concessions for some soda, hotdogs and boiled peanuts. Also, this year the Christmas train is back! Photo via Ergle Christmas Tree Farm/Facebook
Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot 106 E Lumsden Ave., Brandon All Christmas season Dave’s offers a wide variety of hand-selected Christmas trees from North Carolina. If you’d like, you can get your tree decorated with “flocking flair,” an artificial snow dust in your color of choice. If you’re feeling lazy, Dave’s even offers a delivery and removal service to make your holidays as stress-free as possible. Photo via Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot/Facebook
Great Lakes Christmas Tree Farms 5302 E. Diana St., Tampa All Christmas season If you’re looking for a pre-cut tree that you can get via delivery or pickup, Great Lakes Christmas Tree Farms has what you need. This tree shop is as straightforward as it gets, with Michigan-grown trees, wreaths, garlands and poinsettias. All the basics are covered. Photo via Great Lakes Christmas Tree Farm/Facebook
Blue Acres Christmas Tree Farm 20638 Moreland Dr., Spring Hill All Christmas season Blue Acres Christmas Tree Farm has tons of trees in a variety of shapes and sizes. Pick out a pre-cut tree or chop down your own, and grab a handmade wreath while you’re at it. Entry into the farm is free, and activities include cornhole, visits from Santa, swings and the chance to meet some of the farm’s free range livestock that will be roaming around. Photo via Blue Acres Christmas Tree Farm/Facebook
Northstar Wisconsin Christmas Trees 12949 66th St. N., Largo All Christmas season Northstar Wisconsin Christmas Trees is once again serving the Bay area, offering delivery as well as setup for your tree of choice. This spot offers both Wisconsin Fraser Fir trees and North Carolina Fraser Firs. You can also pick up a Christmas tree stand, wreaths, garlands, tabletop trees and swag while you’re there. Photo via Northstar Wisconsin Christmas Trees/Facebook
Kandy Kane Christmas Treeland 10001 NE 27th Terrace, Anthony All Christmas season Kandy Kane Christmas Treeland has the basics covered, from activities to keep the kids busy, to all of the tools you need to chop down the perfect tree. This tree spot provides saws, hole drilling for tree stands, shaking and removal of old needles, and wrapping so your tree will make it home safely. On the weekends, you boiled peanuts are available for purchase, and wreaths, poinsettias and tree stands are at the ready as well. Photo via Kandy Kane Christmas Treeland/Facebook
Lazy Lay Acres Christmas Tree Farm 14920 Swift Rd., Dade City All Christmas season Lazy Lay Acres keeps it simple. If you are looking for a Christmas tree, you’ll find plenty there. If you’d like, you can even chop down your own. This family owned and operated farm has been open for over 30 years, and offers a petting zoo so there will be furry friends to keep you company on your hunt for the perfect tree. Photo via Lazy Lay Acres/Facebook

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