Newington · Connecticut
Stew Leonard’s Garden Shop — Newington
Shop fresh Christmas trees and holiday greens at the Newington garden shop.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Pre-cut trees
- Precut Fraser or balsam fir, up to 5ft
- $32.99
Published chain price; confirm Newington stock, selected tree’s tag and tax. Fresh cut and car tie-on are complimentary.
All prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Garden shop daily 8am–8pm; general grocery store 7am–9pm; confirm holiday exceptions
Full schedule ↓
3475 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Fraser fir
The operator describes upward, sturdy branches and a milder scent. Choose from the heights actually available at Newington.
Balsam fir
The operator describes dense, fragrant foliage and branches suited to standard ornaments. Compare the tree’s shape with your decoration needs.
The Newington garden shop offers precut Fraser and balsam fir from Quebec family growers, with staff help choosing a tree. The shared Christmas programme provides a complimentary fresh trunk cut and car tie-on for tree buyers. Use Newington’s own garden-shop hours and contact when planning the stop.
The corporate tree guide publishes the height bands below. They are undated chain prices, with Newington stock, the selected tree’s tag and tax treatment to confirm. Cathedral describes an extra-tall, full tree without a numeric height promise. Allow about twelve to eighteen inches for a stand and topper when measuring your room.
Published varieties
- Fraser fir
- Balsam fir
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- Fraser fir
- Upward branches and good needle retention; firmer branches can suit heavier ornaments.
- Balsam fir
- A notably fragrant choice with soft needles.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
These are published chain-wide prices. Confirm Newington stock, the selected tree’s tag and tax treatment before purchase. Tree buyers receive a complimentary fresh trunk cut and car tie-on.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-cut Fraser fir · up to 5 feet | $32.99 |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir · up to 6 feet | $64.99 |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir · up to 7 feet | $84.99 |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir · up to 8 feet | $99.99 |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir · Cathedral | $219.99 Extra-tall, full shape; no numeric height specified. |
| Pre-cut Balsam fir · up to 5 feet | $32.99 |
| Pre-cut Balsam fir · up to 6 feet | $55.99 |
| Pre-cut Balsam fir · up to 7 feet | $69.99 |
| Pre-cut Balsam fir · up to 8 feet | $79.99 |
| Pre-cut Balsam fir · Cathedral | $219.99 Extra-tall, full shape; no numeric height specified. |
Holiday greenery
Previously announced choices included plain or decorated balsam and mixed-green wreaths, plus white pine, western cedar and boxwood roping. Availability varies by store, so check the Newington garden shop rather than assuming the full chain range is present.
The Newington stop
The garden shop’s own daily hours are 8am–8pm, while the general grocery store opens 7am–9pm. Confirm seasonal tree arrival and holiday exceptions. Bakery, catering and other departments can make this a combined shopping stop, with their own purchases and hours.
Santa and holiday visits in Newington
Free Candy Shop Santa photos run December 4–21: weekdays 4–7pm, weekends 10am–6pm, except December 12–13 12:30–6pm.
The December 3 arrival and tree lighting is free, 5–7pm, with Santa arriving by fire-department truck at 5:30pm. Costumed characters, candy canes, cookies and cocoa accompany the celebration; no registration is required.
The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, bagels, fresh fruit and donuts, with coffee and hot cocoa.
Breakfast with Santa is separately ticketed December 12 and 13, with seatings 9–10am and 10:30–11:30am. Advertised prices are $17.99 for children eleven and under, with under-twos free, and $19.99 for ages twelve and up. Advance tickets are advertised from November 1, with limited seating, buffet food and a wooden-ornament craft for each child. Confirm the selected session and any final charges before ordering.
The linked breakfast pages permit refunds up to one day before the event. They warn that the food is prepared in a facility handling allergens including peanuts, tree nuts and sesame, with accommodation not assured. Discuss dietary needs with the store before booking.
| Event | Date and conditions |
|---|---|
| Breakfast with Santa | December 12–13, 9–10am or 10:30–11:30am; $17.99 ages 11 and under, $19.99 ages 12+, under 2 free |
| Breakfast booking | Limited seating; advance Eventbrite tickets from November 1; buffet, beverages and child wooden-ornament craft |
Class arrangements
Cooking classes require registration at least 24 hours ahead. Refunds require 24-hour cancellation notice. Classes use the second-floor Executive Kitchen; ages 2–5 need an accompanying adult, older children do not. Check the announced class dates and prices separately. Pricing is per child unless noted.
Wreaths, roping and poinsettias
The shared Christmas Shop range includes juniper, balsam, noble-fir, mixed Oregon-green and cedar/juniper wreaths, with decorated and undecorated choices. Roping comes in white pine, western cedar, noble fir and boxwood, in different lengths. Selection varies by store; confirm the chosen branch’s stock and the total at checkout.
The published red/white poinsettia offers are priced by pot size. These wreath and plant prices are separate from Christmas trees, and tax treatment is not stated.
| Product | Size | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Undecorated wreath | 14 inches | $15.99 each or two for $30 |
| Decorated wreath | 14 inches | $22.99 each |
| Fancy deluxe decorated wreath | 14 inches | $34.99 each |
| Undecorated wreath | 20 inches | $49.99 each |
| Decorated wreath | 20 inches | $59.99 each |
| Fancy deluxe decorated wreath | 20 inches | $64.99 each |
| Red or white poinsettia | 6-inch pot | $7.99 each or three for $21 |
| Red or white poinsettia | 10-inch pot | $18.99 each or two for $36 |
Pick your day
Visit times.
| Newington department hours | Hours |
|---|---|
| Garden shop, daily | 8am–8pm |
| General grocery store, daily | 7am–9pm |
Confirm tree arrival and holiday exceptions; events have their own dates and hours.
Keep exploring
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