Country Christmas
at the Farm
Christmas Trees, Santa & Holiday fun near Erie!
Tree Farm & Gift Shop
November 21 – December 20
Wed-Sun | 9AM-5PM
Country Christmas Activities
November 27 – December 20
Black Fri + Every Sat & Sun | 9AM-5PM
Looking for a Christmas tree farm near Erie, PA? Visit Port Farms in Waterford, Pennsylvania, just 13 miles south of Erie, for Christmas trees, Santa visits and family holiday fun!
Choose and cut your own Christmas tree or browse our selection of fresh-cut trees, grown right here on the farm. While you’re here, enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, festive Christmas decorations, Santa’s Workshop, cookie decorating, holiday crafts and more during our annual Country Christmas celebration.
Step inside our NEWLY decorated Events Barn, transformed into a Winter Wonderland and decorated from head to toe for the holiday season! From festive displays and twinkling lights to Christmas decorations and animated holiday characters, there’s something to discover around every corner.
With free admission and activities for all ages, Port Farms is a great place to shop for your Christmas tree and make holiday memories with the family.
Horse-Drawn SLEIGH, carriage, & wagon RIDES
Make holiday memories with a horse-drawn ride at Port Farms! During Country Christmas, enjoy a private sleigh, carriage or wagon ride around the farm and take in the festive winter scenery. It’s a fun holiday tradition for families, friends and couples alike!
Rides are available on Black Friday and every weekend through December 20, 2026 (November 27 – December 20).
Pre-CUT and Choose & Cut CHRISTMAS TREEs
Searching for the perfect Christmas tree near Erie, PA? Visit Port Farms in Waterford, PA, for locally grown Christmas trees and a fun holiday tradition for the whole family!
Choose and cut your own Christmas tree right here on our farm, or browse our selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees. We offer several popular varieties, including Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce and White Pine, so you can find the perfect tree for your home.
2026 Christmas Tree Prices
Choose & Cut Christmas Trees: $80
Pre-Cut Christmas Trees: $94
Trees over 8 feet are an additional $15 per foot
While you’re here, shop our selection of handcrafted Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, holiday decorations and unique gifts in our gift shop.
Christmas Tree Farm Hours
November 21 – December 20, 2026
Wednesday – Sunday, 9AM – 5PM
Whether you’re starting a new holiday tradition or continuing one, Port Farms is a great place to find your Christmas tree!
Christmas activities, santa visits,
live music & MORE!
Looking for family-friendly Christmas activities near Erie? Celebrate the holiday season at Port Farms during Country Christmas!
Step inside our NEW Winter Wonderland in the Events Barn, filled with beautiful Christmas decorations, festive displays and Santa’s Workshop. Families can enjoy free visits with Santa, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, live music and more!
Whether you’re stopping by to visit Santa, explore the Christmas decorations or enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun with the kids, there’s something for everyone at Port Farms.
Country Christmas activities run November 27 – December 20, 2026. Activities are available on Black Friday and weekends from 9AM – 5PM.
Free Santa Visits: Black Friday and every Saturday and Sunday from 12–3PM.
Admission is FREE! Some Santa’s Workshop activities, including cookie decorating and holiday crafts, have a small additional fee.
Drinks With The Grinch
December 19th (9AM-12PM) & December 20th (1-4PM)
Join us in Santa’s Workshop for a mischievously fun visit with the Grinch on December 20 & 21! Snap photos, share a laugh, and enjoy a drink with everyone’s favorite holiday grouch.
Grinch visits are FREE, and no reservations are needed. All ages are welcome!
While you’re here, enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, hot cocoa, soft drinks and food available for purchase.
Visit The Tinsel Taproom at Poverty Knob!
The Tinsel Taproom at Poverty Knob runs November 14, 2026 – January 31, 2027.
Keep the holiday fun going just steps away from our Events Barn at Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales!
Tinsel Taproom is Erie’s largest holiday pop-up bar, decked out from head to ceiling in Christmas decorations, twinkling lights, ornaments and festive displays.
It’s a fun stop for the whole family, with holiday cocktails, beer, wine, hot cocoa, food and more. Whether you’re grabbing a festive drink, checking out the over-the-top decorations or enjoying a bite to eat, Tinsel Taproom is worth a visit!