Christmas tree season in Delaware County starts the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and in 2026 that is Saturday, November 21. Three cut-your-own farms serve the area around Boothwyn and Upper Chichester: Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills, the closest option; Linvilla Orchards in Media, the big family outing; and Indian Orchards Farm, also in Media, the quiet family-run choice. Here is what each one offers, when they open, and how to make the trip easy.
When Delaware County's Tree Farms Open for 2026
All three farms run on the same seasonal rhythm: they open in late November and stay open on weekends through mid-December, with extra days in the final stretch before Christmas. Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, and the Saturday before it, November 21, is the traditional opening weekend for cut-your-own season in the area. That makes the weekend after Thanksgiving the busiest of the year, so if you want the fullest trees and the shortest lines, plan for opening weekend or a quiet weekday if a farm offers one.
Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills: The Closest Cut-Your-Own to Boothwyn
The closest cut-your-own farm to Boothwyn and Upper Chichester is Arasapha Farms at 1835 Middletown Road in Glen Mills, a short drive up from the Chichester corridor. The farm offers cut-your-own Douglas fir, Norway spruce, and blue spruce, plus a large selection of fresh pre-cut Fraser and Douglas firs from 3 to 16 feet. A free hayride carries you out to the tree fields, and drilling, wrapping, and loading are free too, which makes the trip smoother than it sounds. Wreaths, roping, holiday lights, reindeer, and Santa visits round out the visit. In past seasons Arasapha has opened the Saturday before Thanksgiving and run weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through mid-December, so confirm this year's dates on the website before you head over.
Linvilla Orchards in Media: The Big Family Outing
Linvilla Orchards at 137 West Knowlton Road in Media is Delaware County's biggest farm destination, and its Christmasland season runs from around November 20 through December 23. The signature experience is the cut-your-own hayride out to fields of more than 40,000 Douglas and Canaan firs, and there is also a large pre-cut selection, plus wreaths, greens, ornaments, and warm treats by the fire. Cut-your-own pricing has ranged roughly $80 to $119 in recent years, so budget accordingly. Linvilla closes on Thanksgiving Day itself. If you want the year-round version of the place, the farmers markets guide on this blog has the full rundown on its market and orchards.
Indian Orchards Farm in Media: Small, Quiet, and Family-Run
Indian Orchards Farm at 29 Copes Lane in Media has been a family farm since 1913, and it keeps the tree experience small and unhurried. You can choose-and-cut your own Douglas fir or blue spruce, with saws provided, or let the farm cut it for you, and there are pre-cut trees as well. Fresh cider, bonfires, and s'mores make it a cozy stop. It is the quietest of the three, a lovely pick if you want the tree farm feeling without the crowds.
Pre-Cut Trees If You'd Rather Not Saw
Cutting your own is half the fun for some families and not the point at all for others. Both Arasapha and Linvilla sell fresh pre-cut trees, so you can still bring home a farm tree without the saw. If you are new to the area and still learning which towns sit where, the neighborhood guide on this site maps all the Delco communities in one place, and the Upper Chichester and Boothwyn community pages fill in the local details.
Tips for a Smooth Tree-Farm Day
A few habits make the trip go well. Call ahead or check the farm's website before you go, since hours shift as the season progresses. Dress for the field: boots and warm layers, because tree fields are cold and often muddy. Measure your space at home before you pick, both ceiling height and floor width, so the tree fits when it gets there. Bring twine or an old blanket to protect the car roof on the ride home. And go early in the season for the fullest trees and the shortest lines, because the weekend after Thanksgiving is the busiest stretch of the year.
Make a Day of It
A tree farm trip pairs beautifully with the rest of the holiday calendar. The holiday events post on this blog rounds up the tree lightings, parades, and light displays running near Boothwyn from late November through early January, including the Upper Chichester tree lighting at Gibbons Park and the Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights in Media. Warm up afterward at one of the local coffee shops this blog has covered, and if the weather holds, the best parks and outdoor spaces guide has plenty of nearby trails for a post-tree walk.
The Bottom Line
Christmas tree season near Boothwyn opens Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills, Linvilla Orchards in Media, and Indian Orchards Farm in Media. Pick the big hayride outing, the closest farm, or the quiet family-run field, and go early for the best pick. If the holiday season has you picturing your family in a home with more room for a real tree, or a yard big enough to plant one, that is a conversation worth having now. Andre's step-by-step seller guide on andrerichardson.com walks through the process from the first phone call to the closing table.
Happy tree hunting. I am Andre Richardson, a Realtor with HomeSmart Realty Advisors, licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. If you are thinking about buying or selling near Boothwyn, reach me at 267-977-0304, head to the contact page, or browse more local guides at andrerichardson.com.
Andre Richardson
Realtor . HomeSmart Realty Advisors . PA RS349905 . NJ 1969348