The best part of fall is visits to Metro Detroit cider mills. Stock up on cider and donuts and find family fun at these popular cider mills around town.
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill // 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada
An autumn oasis, Blake’s has it all, U-Pick apple orchard, pumpkin patch and Christmas trees. Fun and games for kids including a cornfield maze, petting farm, straw mountain, train rides, and more! Blake’s offers a farmer’s market, nursery and winery all year long. OPEN
Franklin Cider Mill // 7450 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills
A family tradition, Franklin Cider Mill offers fresh pressed cider and donuts from an old German recipe passed down through the generations. Opening Date: Saturday, August 30th
Wiard’s Orchards & Country Fair // 5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti
Since 1837, Wiard’s has offered an array of fall fun – cider mill, apple and pumpkin u-pick, mini-golf, moon walks and haunted fun for older kids. Opening Date(s): Tuesday, September 2nd (Store) and Saturday, September 6th (Country Fair)
Blake’s South Lyon // 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon
Hop on the tractor wagon to pick your apples, then pick up some cider and donuts and enjoy kid-friendly fun and games. U-Pick pumpkins, corn maize and more fall favorites. OPEN
Yates Cider Mill // 1990 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills
Cider and donuts in the fall, ice cream in the summer, and fudge all year long! Make the memories last with a half mile long walk along the river. OPEN
Westview Orchards and Winery // 65075 Van Dyke, Washington
U-Pick apples and pumpkins, you can also play on a three acre play ground and pet some farm animals. Opening Date: Saturday, August 30th
Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill // 714 Baseline Rd, Northville
Parmenter’s offers fresh cider, donuts and other fall favorites (including pumpkins). Parent bonus – Parmenter’s operates Northville Winery & Brewing Co. across the parking lot with beer, wine, hard cider and live music. Opening Date: August 23rd
Dexter Cider Mill // 3685 Central St., Dexter
Family owned and operated since 1886, The Dexter Cider Mill has been serving Dexter, the greater Ann Arbor area and our visitors for 132 years. Using only the freshest ingredients, we bake and prepare daily on premise our delicious doughnuts, wood pressed cider, caramel apples and apple nut bread. On the weekends we have homemade pies and many more scrumptious treats. Opening Date: Tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 22nd
Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill // 1479 Ranch Rd, Holly
Family owned and operated for 60 years, Diehl’s offers a U-Pick apples orchard, cider & donuts and a corn maize. Opening Date: Friday, August 15th
Spicer Orchards // 10411 Clyde Rd
Let the kids play, take a ride on the train, get lost in the corn maze and pick apples from the orchards. Don’t leave without trying cider, donuts, fudge and a little house made wine. OPEN (Fall activities begin after Labor Day)
Three Cedars Cider Mill // 7897 W 6 Mile Rd, Northville
With train rides, hayrides, and a Barn Yard Playland, don’t forget to get the cider and donuts! Opening Date: Friday, August 29th
Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill // 10685 Warren Rd, Plymouth
The Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill offers all your favorite fall treats, orchard wagon rides, a children’s animal park, a new cider mill garden with fall mums and October pumpkin picking. Opening Date: Saturday, August 30th
Goodison Cider Mill // 4295 Orion Rd, Rochester
Minutes away from the Paint Creek Trail, Goodison’s is a great place to stop for cider, donuts and world famous pistachio nut bread. Visit on a Sunday for a pony ride. Opening Date: Saturday, August 30th
Wasem Fruit Farm // 6580 Judd Rd, Milan
The family owned farm is a fun place to pick apples and pumpkins. You don’t want to skip the donuts and cider. Tentative Opening Date: Open
DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch // 50240 Martz Rd, Belleville
Grab some donuts and cider and take a walk through the 3.5 mile corn maze. Afterwards you can pick a pumpkin, take a ride down the giant slide and have tons of family fun with an array of fall games. Opening Date: Saturday, September 13th
Stony Creek Orchard & Cider Mill // 2961 W. 32 Mile, Romeo
Go out in the orchard and find apples, raspberries and pumpkins and then stop by the Donut House for some sweet treats. Opening September 13th
Rochester Cider Mill // 5125 N Rochester Rd., Rochester
Relax and enjoy an afternoon at the Rochester Cider Mill. Let the kids play and pet the farm animals before getting cider and donuts. Opening Date: Saturday, August 30th
Porters Orchard // 12060 Hegel Rd., Goodrich
Go for a hayride and find a pumpkin before wandering the corn maize and filing up on cider and donuts! Opening Date: Monday, August 11th
Hy’s Cider Mill // 6350 37 Mile Rd, Bruce
Check out Hy’s Cider Mill store, take a wagon ride to “U-Pick” apples, and enjoy a caramel apple or donut at one of the many outdoor picnic areas. Opening Date: Sunday, September 7th
Apple Charlie’s Orchard // 38035 S Huron Rd, New Boston
A cute apple orchard Downriver that offers hay rides, corn maze, apple picking and FREE animal visits. Opening Date: TBD
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