Whether you’re on the hunt for fresh cider, warm donuts, or a day of fall fun, the cider mills and farms around Metro Detroit offer something for everyone. Here’s a guide to cider mills and farms in Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb, Livingston, and Genesee counties, including their dates, times of operation, and offerings.

Oakland County

1. Franklin Cider Mill, Bloomfield Hills
   • Hours: Open daily from Labor Day to Thanksgiving, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: Fresh cider, donuts, apple picking, gluten-free options, and baked goods.
2. Longs Family Orchard, Commerce Township
   • Hours: Open mid-August through November, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples and pumpkins, wagon rides, corn maze, donuts, and cider.
3. Yates Cider Mill, Rochester Hills
   • Hours: Open daily from August 31 to November 27, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
   • Offerings: Fresh cider, donuts, a petting zoo, pony rides, riverwalk trail, and an ice cream shop.
4. Diehl’s Orchard and Cider Mill, Holly
   • Hours: Open daily in September and October, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: Cider, donuts, corn maze, petting zoo, and U-pick pumpkins.

Wayne County

1. Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill, Plymouth
   • Hours: August 31 – November 10, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
   • Offerings: Fresh cider, donuts, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and live music.
2. Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill, Northville
   • Hours: September to November, Wed-Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat-Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: Cider, donuts, fudge, and a winery offering homemade hard cider, beer, and wine.
3. Apple Charlie’s South Huron Orchards, New Boston
   • Hours: Open daily from September to early November, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: Fresh cider, donuts, apple picking, bakery with pies, a petting zoo, and U-pick pumpkins.
4. Three Cedars Farm, Northville
   • Hours: September through November, open daily from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples, hayrides, corn maze, fresh cider, and donuts.

Washtenaw County

1. Wiard’s Orchard & Country Fair, Ypsilanti
   • Hours: September through October, Wed-Sun, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples and pumpkins, haunted attractions, mini golf, hayrides, and a corn maze.
2. Dexter Cider Mill, Dexter
   • Hours: Open September through November, Wed-Sun, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
   • Offerings: Cider, donuts, apple picking, and a historic cider press demonstration.
3. Wasem Fruit Farm, Milan
   • Hours: September through October, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples, pumpkins, fresh cider, donuts in unique flavors, and a country store with homemade goods.
4. Alber Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
   • Hours: Open September through November, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples, heirloom apple varieties, fresh cider, donuts, and farm history tours.

Macomb County

1. Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada
   • Hours: Early September to early November, daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples and pumpkins, corn maze, petting farm, hayrides, Funland, and fresh donuts.
2. Hy’s Cider Mill, Romeo
   • Hours: Weekends only, September through October, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples, fresh cider, donuts, and a petting zoo.

Livingston County

1. Spicer Orchards Farm Market and Cider Mill, Fenton
   • Hours: August to November, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples and pumpkins, wagon rides, corn maze, farm animals, and cider slushies.
2. Markillie Orchard, Howell
   • Hours: September through November, open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: Fresh cider, donuts, cider slushies, and U-pick apples.

Genesee County

1. Porter’s Orchard, Goodrich
   • Hours: September through October, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: U-pick apples and pumpkins, fresh cider, donuts, hayrides, and a children’s play area.
2. Almar Orchards, Flushing
   • Hours: Open daily from August through November, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   • Offerings: Organic apples, fresh cider, U-pick apples, and farm tours.

These cider mills offer a variety of fall-themed activities perfect for families and individuals looking to enjoy the season. Be sure to check their websites or call ahead for the most up-to-date information on hours and events​