Updated Oct 22, 2025
With the fall season winding down and snowy weather beginning, it’s time to get into the holiday season by picking out a Christmas tree with your family!
Right in Rapid City, Jolly Lane Greenhouse has a huge stock of Christmas trees ready for the picking. This greenhouse is open from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make your home a winter wonderland, pick up a poinsettia and wreath, as well! jollylane.com
Support a local charity and get a wonderful Christmas tree at the The Club for Boys Christmas Tree Lot — the 2025 season opens November 24, 2025. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. A great way to help youth and pick your tree. theclubforboys.org
Prefer a “cut your own” adventure? Purchase a Christmas tree permit from the Black Hills National Forest (online at Recreation.gov) and cut your own ponderosa pine, spruce, or juniper tree in the forest. Permits cost around $10 (plus a fee) and are available from mid-November through the week before Christmas. recreation.gov
For an eco-friendly farm experience, head to Cycle Farm in Spearfish, a small family farm that sells Christmas trees leading up to the holidays. They focus on human-powered and regenerative practices, so you can feel good about where your tree comes from. cyclefarm.net
After you’ve taken home your perfect tree, get the whole family involved in decorating! Choose from a huge selection of holiday décor and support local with a stop at Christmas Village in Rapid City.