Fall things to do in Rochester, MI

Is there anything that says “autumn in Michigan” more than a cider mill or apple orchard? We’ve compiled a list of the best local orchards and mills and other fun fall things to do all around Rochester, Michigan.

Cider Mills & Orchards

• Yates Cider Mill: Opened in 1863, this historic mill churns out delicious baked goodies in addition to cider and donuts; plus, they have pony rides, a petting farm, and a fudge tent! https://www.yatescidermill.com/
• Goodison Cider Mill: This quaint mill is home to the World Famous Pistachio Nut Bread. Kids can enjoy watching the cider being pressed and balloon animals! https://goodisoncidermill.com/
• Rochester Cider Mill: In addition to unpasteurized cider and a wide variety of donuts, families can enjoy the petting farm, pumpkin & apple slides, and the giant hay climbing pyramid. http://www.rochestercidermill.com/index.html
• Paint Creek Cider Mill: Don’t eat lunch before coming here: this mill has a full menu of burgers, pizza, salads, handcrafted sodas, and milkshakes in addition to classic cider and donuts! https://paintcreekcidermill.wixsite.com/paintcreek
• Franklin Cider Mill: This popular metro Detroit mill offers live jazz and magic shows Saturdays & Sundays! https://www.franklincidermill.com/
• Westview Orchards: this 1813-era mill offers Fall Farm Fun & U-Pick: weekends in September & October 10 am to 5 pm. Corn maze, wagon ride, farm animals, playgrounds, and more! Tickets required in advance for weekends: https://westvieworchards.com/
• VerEllen Orchard: Fresh from the farm, this Macomb County orchard sells fresh fruit and produce, canned and baked goods, and more! http://www.verellenorchards.com/
• Big Red Orchard: Take a tractor-pulled wagon ride down to the orchard to u-pick apples, or grab a bite to eat from their food truck! https://www.facebook.com/bigredorchard/
• Long’s Orchard: Long Family Fun Farm is open on Saturdays and Sundays 9 am to 6 pm offering a corn maze, hay ride to u-pick pumpkins, petting farm, lots of family-friendly activities! https://www.longsorchard.com/

Other fun things to do

• Glenlore Trails: an immersive outdoor trail that’s illuminated by state-of-the-art lighting displays. Great for families, friends and date night! https://www.glenloretrails.com/
• Drive-In of Doom: whether you’re looking for family-friendly haunts or frightening adult fun, the Drive-In of Doom is a full drive-in experience! Tickets get you cider, donuts, pizza, and photos with characters in addition to the movie. https://moviemagicdriveinofdoom.com/

• Bowers School Farm Fall Festival: ​​Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, crafts, games, musical performances and more! Adults can also get into the craft beer tent. https://www.schoolfarm.org/fall-fest