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9 Reasons to Visit Colonial Gardens During the Holidays.

It may not be the gardening season, but there are still plenty of reasons to visit Colonial Gardens in November and December.

Fresh cut Christmas trees at Colonial Gardens.

1. Christmas Trees

We’ll have over 1000 fresh cut Christmas trees ready to go home with you this holiday season! This includes Fraser and Canaan firs–excellent and fragrant options with sturdy branches for ornaments. Our staff is here to help you select the best one for you get it securely onto your car.

The huge change this year is that we’ve upped our rebate gift certificate to a whopping $50. That’s $50 that you can use towards gifts, plants, and so much more after you return your tree for recycling after the holidays. We’ve had that rebate at $20 for years, but $20 doesn’t go as far as it used to and we want to give you a real incentive to buy your tree with us and then return it for recycling after the holidays.

Poinsettias in the garden house at Colonial Gardens.

2. Poinsettias

Nothing warms up a mantle like a vibrant poinsettia! We’ve got a house full of this iconic Christmas staple in every color imaginable. We’ve also paired them with houseplants in dish gardens and in decorative planters for unique twists on a classic. Find them in our gardenhouse from the week of Thanksgiving through Christmas.

Christmas ornaments.

3. 1000 Ornaments on 30 Themed Trees

There’s an ornament for everyone here at Colonial! Our team has spent months theming out our gift shop with almost 30 individually themed trees. Each has their own color palette or theme with corresponding garlands, toppers, ribbons, stuffers, and tons of ornaments. From a patriotic tree, to a fantasy tree, to a music garland, and a farm tree, we’ve got an ornament for every taste and interest.

Christmas cacti.

4. Greenhouse Plants

Warm up your heart and hands in our greenhouse. Each year we dress up our greenhouse to get in the Christmas spirit and fill it with gorgeous foliage plants as well as Christmas staples like amaryllis and Christmas cactus. For 2026, we’ve added an abundance of succulents and cacti for a southwest Christmas theme.

Holiday porch pot.

5. Porch Pots, Wreaths, and Other Greens

Our team will be working hard in our workshop to create hundreds of custom-made holiday pieces. Many of the greens are harvested right from our grounds, making them the freshest wreaths, swags, garlands, etc. around. These pieces are excellent ways to spruce up your front porch or to honor a loved one around the holidays. You can get them in the store or schedule a delivery at shopcolonialgardenspa.com.

Christmas at Colonial Gardens event.

6. Christmas at Colonial

Our signature light show is back–and a little bigger and better than ever before! This all-inclusive light show includes walk-throughs of millions of Christmas lights, holiday scenes, getting up close and personal with Oakheart the Giant, as well as complementary hot chocolate, and visits with Santa. This is our best-loved event of the year and perfect for families, date-nights, or an evening out with friends. If you haven’t been, start the tradition now! Get your tickets here: colonialgardens.ticketsauce.com.

Snowman and poinsettias in greenhouse.

7. Stocking Stuffers and Gifts for Gardeners

The perfect stocking stuffer for gardeners? We’ve got it. Our favorite choice might be seed packets, but you can also fill their stockings with gloves, lotions, plant accessories–so much! These are great gifts for people in your life who like practical things, ways to make their gardening tasks easier and more enjoyable, or like a little pampering after a long day in the garden.

Train display in the greenhouse at Colonial Gardens.

8. Holiday Fun Inside

You SHOULD plan to attend Christmas at Colonial, but even if you don’t make it out to our light show, there are lots of fun photo ops and displays to explore. Take a picture in the massive present in the greenhouse, pose by our Christmas tree sign, and check out our intricate train display in the garden house. Shopping doesn’t have to be a chore–it can be an adventure for the whole family.

9. Support Small Business and Local Causes

We’ve been serving our local community for almost 60 years. Just like you’re invested in us, we’re invested in the success of our neighbors. During Christmas at Colonial, we collect donations for our neighbors and match those funds. We hope that you’ll prioritize shopping small this Christmas here and at many of our neighbor’s wonderful small businesses all around the Phoenixville area.

Colonial Gardens is an independent garden center located in Phoenixville, PA. We’ve been serving the Phoenixville community since 1967 with high-quality garden plants and seasonal events. Our Christmas light show is one of our best loved events of the year!

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