Fall in Metro Detroit means crisp air, changing leaves, apple picking, and of course, a trip to your favorite cider mill. From fresh apple cider and warm donuts to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and family-friendly activities, local cider mills are the perfect place to make fall memories. We’ve rounded up the 2026 opening dates for Metro Detroit cider mills to help your family plan the best fall adventures.

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.
2026 Opening Date: OPEN
Hours: 8am – 6pm, daily

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.
2026 Opening Date: September 5th
Hours: 8am-6pm, daily

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.
2026 Opening Date: September 8th
Hours: 11am-6pm, Wednesday to Sunday

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.
2026 Opening Date: OPEN
Hours: 9am – 5pm, daily

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.
2026 Opening Date: OPEN
Hours: 9am – 9pm, Monday to Thursday & Saturday, 8am- 9pm Friday, 12pm-9pm Sunday

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.
2026 Opening Date: September 5th
Hours: 10am – 5pm, daily

Fuller Farms // 7330 Five Mile Rd. Northville
Head to Fuller Farms for a fun day of seasonal farm activities, fresh treats, and family-friendly fun. It’s a great spot to get outside, let the kids explore, and enjoy a little taste of fall in Metro Detroit.

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.
2026 Opening Date: August 29th
Hours: TBD

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 140 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.
2026 Opening Date: August 28th
Hours: 8am – 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday

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.
2026 Opening Date: August 15th
Hours: 9am-6pm, daily


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.
2026 Opening Date: Open
Hours: 9am – 7pm, daily

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!
2026 Opening Date: September 4th
Hours: 10am – 8pm, Sunday to Thursday, 10am-10pm, Friday & Saturday

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.
2026 Opening Date: August 29th
Hours: 9am – 7pm, daily

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.
2026 Opening Date: September 4th
Hours: 9am – 6pm, daily

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.
2026 Opening Date: OPEN
Hours: 9am-5pm, Fridays only


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.
2026 Opening Date: September 12th
Hours: TBD

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.
2026 Opening Date: September 11th
Hours: TBD

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.
2026 Opening Date: September 5th
Hours: 9am – 5pm, daily

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!
2026 Opening Date: OPEN
Hours: 10am-5pm, Thursday to Saturday, 12pm – 5pm Sunday

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.
2026 Opening Date: September 6th
Hours: 11am-6pm, Saturday & Sunday

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.
2026 Opening Date: OPEN
Hours: 10am-6pm, daily

Long Family Orchard // 1540 East Commerce Rd. Commerce
Stop by Long Family Orchard for a day full of fun, with an apple launcher, slides, animals, train rides and so much more, there something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Don’t forget to grab some delicious cider and donuts before you leave.
2026 Opening Date: TBD
Hours: TBD

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