Autumn in Mid-Michigan is farm season, and this guide rounds up real apple orchards, seasonal farm stands, and pumpkin patches that open to visitors across eight counties. Plan a weekend around u-pick apples and fresh-pressed cider in Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, Lapeer, Tuscola, Shiawassee, and Saginaw counties, then keep the day going with a fall trip to Bay County. Every farm below was verified through current listings and, where one exists, the farm's own website, so you can head out with confidence.
One rule applies to every farm on this list: hours and seasonal dates can change from year to year and with the weather. The details below are current-season information gathered from each farm's website and recent regional listings, and they should be confirmed before you drive out. A quick phone call or a look at the farm's website or Facebook page takes two minutes and saves a wasted trip.
What to Know Before You Head Out
Most Mid-Michigan orchards open for u-pick apples in late August or early September and stay busy into October, with varieties ripening in waves. Pumpkin patches and corn mazes typically hit their stride in late September and October. Weekend mornings are the busiest time everywhere, so arriving early means better parking, shorter lines, and the best selection of apples and donuts.
Some of the larger farms take cards, but small stands often run cash only. Comfortable shoes matter more than you expect, and it never hurts to bring your own bags or boxes for whatever you pick. For more orchard background, our guide to apple orchards and cider mills covers timing and varieties, and the October seasonal guide rounds up everything else happening this fall.
Livingston County
Howell, Brighton, and Pinckney sit close enough to Grand Blanc, Fenton, and the northern Detroit suburbs that a Saturday farm run is an easy drive. Livingston County's orchards lean smaller and more relaxed than the big festival farms south of the county line.
Schell Family Farm, Pinckney (Livingston County). This family farm on Dexter-Pinckney Road offers u-pick apples, pumpkins, and flowers, plus cider and donuts in season. The farm runs from July through December and asks that you call or check its website for the current season's hours; recent pumpkin seasons have run Thursdays and Fridays noon to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See schellfamilyfarm.com.
Parshallville Cider Mill, the historic village of Parshallville (Livingston County). This small mill near the Huron River opens from Labor Day weekend through mid-November, weather permitting, and presses cider in the traditional style. In recent seasons it has run Thursdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., trimming to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in November. See parshallvillecidermill.com for the current schedule.
Markillie Orchard, Howell. A weekend-only orchard on the north side of Howell offering fresh cider, warm donuts, slushes, and ice cream. Per the tourism bureau's 2026 update, bagged apples are not available at Markillie this year, so plan on the cider mill, donuts, and other seasonal stops rather than buying apples by the bag. Recent seasons have opened in late August and run through October, Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See markillieorchard.com.
Grainger's Orchard & Cider Mill, Howell. A seasonal favorite listed by the Brighton-Howell area tourism board, with fresh-pressed cider, donuts, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals. It has no official website, so call (517) 242-3902 for the current season's days and hours.
Fawcett Farms, 6909 N. Latson Road, Howell (Livingston County). Pumpkins, seasonal produce, gourds, straw, and other fall decorating supplies. Posted seasonal hours: daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The local tourism listing provides the schedule; confirm that this season's pumpkin selection is ready before making a special trip. See explorebrightonhowellarea.com.
Spicer Orchards, Hartland (Livingston County). Although its mailing address is Fenton, the property itself is in Hartland, in Livingston County, and it functions as a tourism destination: farm market, cider mill, winery, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and family rides. Just off Clyde Road, Spicer's is one of the region's best-known fall stops, pressing cider daily and stocking donuts, fudge, and u-pick apples. Fall hours run about 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with extended hours on event weekends. See spicerorchards.com for the current schedule.
Oakland County
Oakland County is home to some of Michigan's best-known cider mills, including Rochester's historic trio and the Holly area's favorite orchard. Most open over Labor Day weekend and carry well into December.
Goodison Cider Mill, Rochester. One of the classic Rochester-area mills, running from Labor Day weekend through Christmas Eve. In season it is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, moving to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays after November 30. Cider, donuts, apples, breads, pies, and its famous handmade caramel. See goodisoncidermill.com.
Rochester Cider Mill, Rochester (Oakland Township). A beloved stop for non-pasteurized cider, donuts, caramel apples, pies, and local eggs, squash, and honey. Its Facebook page states it opens Labor Day and runs through New Year's Eve; hours are not published, so check rochestercidermill.com before visiting.
Yates Cider Mill, Rochester Hills. Pressing cider since 1863, Yates is a regional landmark on East Avon Road with cider, donuts, and fall bakery goods. The season runs August into December, typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends, with shorter November hours and a closure on Thanksgiving. See yatescidermill.com.
Franklin Cider Mill, Franklin (Bloomfield area). A short-season institution that, for 2026, opens September 5 and runs through November 29, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with Thanksgiving Day hours of 8 a.m. to noon. Get there early on weekends; the line is part of the tradition. See franklincidermill.com.
Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill, Holly. A family orchard on Ranch Road with apples, cider, bakery goods, and a pumpkin patch. Recent seasons run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through October 31, then weekends noon to 5 p.m. in November. See diehlsorchard.com.
Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill, Commerce Township. A longtime west-Oakland operation whose farm market and cider mill stay open daily, roughly 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with u-pick apples returning for fall 2026; the exact opening date is posted on the farm's u-pick page. See longsorchard.com.
Blake's South Lyon, 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon (Oakland County). U-pick produce, apples, cider, doughnuts, and Funland activities. Published 2026 hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday–Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. U-pick: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., subject to crop availability. See blakefarms.com.
Ruggles Farm Market & Stand, 6401 White Lake Road, White Lake (Oakland County). U-pick pumpkins at the main farm, winter squash, seasonal produce, and farm-market goods. Posted seasonal hours: daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m., through Halloween. Confirm current pumpkin-field availability. See ruggleswhitelake.com.
Bowers Farm Fall Festival, 1219 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills (Oakland County). Pumpkins, wagon rides, farm animals, corn-field quest, games, and live music. 2026 announced: October 2–31. Fridays 5–9 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Festival admission applies; pumpkins cost extra. See schoolfarm.org.
Upland Hills Farm Harvest Festival, 481 Lake George Road, Oxford (Oakland County). Pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm animals, farm shows, nature trail, cider, and doughnuts. Posted fall schedule: Saturdays and Sundays in October, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is required to access the festival, pumpkin patch, and concessions; pumpkins are an additional purchase. See uplandhillsfarm.com.
Genesee County
Genesee County's farm scene runs from the big, event-filled orchards around Fenton to small family stands in Flushing and rural corners of the county. You can fill a whole fall without leaving the county.
Porter's Orchard, Goodrich. A longtime family operation on Hegel Road with a farm market, cider mill, bakery, u-pick apples, and one of the area's most-loved pumpkin patches. See portersorchard.com for seasonal hours.
Almar Orchards, Flushing. A certified organic orchard on Duffield Road, with a year-round farm store, hard cider, and u-pick apple events that kick off in late August with Honeycrisp. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. See almar-orchards.com.
Montrose Orchards, Montrose. A century-old family farm and cider mill open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its pumpkin patch runs late September through late October, with hayrides out to the field and an on-site bakery and market. See montroseorchards.com.
Koan's Orchard, Flushing. A small orchard on Beecher Road selling apples, cider, and pumpkins. A September 2026 report lists Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the cider mill reopening around mid-September. It has no website, so call (810) 659-8720 to confirm.
Uptegraff's Orchard, Davison. A long-listed Genesee County orchard on North Gale Road near Davison; it has no website and does not publish hours, so call (810) 653-4577 before visiting to confirm u-pick availability.
Mueller's Orchard & Cider Mill, 6036 Lobdell Road, Linden (Genesee County). Apples, cider, doughnuts, and seasonal orchard attractions. Published 2026 schedule: open seven days a week 9 a.m.–6 p.m., September 8–October 31. November hours: daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with closing day November 22. See muellersorchardandcidermill.com.
Flushing Farms, 7096 Gillette Road, Flushing (Genesee County). Pumpkins, three corn mazes, wagon rides, animals, cider, and doughnuts. 2026 announced: August 28–November 8. Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. No admission is required to shop the retail barn for pumpkins, cider, and doughnuts. See flushingfarms.com.
Lapeer County
Lapeer County's orchard country runs along the eastern side of the county, with a classic farm market in Almont and a full adventure farm in Hadley.
Brookwood Fruit Farm, Almont. A sixth-generation farm on Bordman Road with u-pick apples across dozens of varieties, plus pears, peaches, pumpkins, cider, and a bakery. It is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., roughly August through April. See brookwoodfruitfarm.com.
Fields of Fun, Hadley. A family adventure farm with a corn maze, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and farm animals. Its website lists fall hours as September and October, Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. See fieldsoffun.net.
Fuhr's Valley View Fruit Farm, Imlay City. A no-frills fruit farm on Van Dyke Road with apples, cider pressed on site, fall raspberries, and home-grown vegetables. It has no website and publishes no fixed hours, so call (810) 724-0314 ahead of your visit.
Fick Farms, Lapeer. A farm market on North Lapeer Road selling home-grown and local produce, adding hayrides, a corn maze, and a u-pick pumpkin patch in the fall. No website is published; call (810) 441-5534 for the season's schedule.
Blake's Backyard, 5590 Van Dyke Road, Almont (Lapeer County). Farm-market goods, cider, doughnuts, caramel apples, and seasonal shopping, with a kitchen and taproom on site. Posted location hours: Monday–Wednesday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.–7 p.m. These are location hours; confirm any picking or outdoor-activity schedule separately. See blakefarms.com.
Tuscola County
Tuscola County's agricultural roots run deep, and its fall farms are family-run and happily low-key. Two standouts anchor the county's autumn calendar.
Miller Family Orchard, Vassar. A family-owned cider mill and bakery on South Vassar Road since 1972, with u-pick apples, pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, petting farm, and bakery. Recent listings show Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m., closed Mondays. The farm's active presence is its Facebook page, where current hours are posted.
Kohl Farms Agritourism, Unionville. Fall Family Fun weekends run through September and October with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and farm animals, plus cider, honey, jams, maple syrup, and sunflowers. Weekends typically run Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See kohlfarmsmi.com.
If you are in Caro on a Saturday, the Caro Farmers Market runs June through October from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on South State Street, a good stop for local produce and goods while you are in the county.
Shiawassee County
Shiawassee County keeps its fall farm scene quieter than its neighbors, with one long-running destination worth the drive from Owosso or Corunna.
Country Corn Maze, Corunna (Venice Township). A long-running farm near Vernon Road offering four professionally cut corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, a corn cannon, cider, and donuts in a restored 100-year-old barn. It is promoted by the Shiawassee County visitors bureau, and it had not posted its 2026 season dates at the time this guide was written, so call (989) 743-6899 or check cornmazefun.net to confirm it is open before you head out.
Stiles Pumpkin Farm & Back Road Blossoms, 7955 S. Durand Road, Durand (Shiawassee County). Traditional and specialty pumpkins, gourds, squash, mums, cornstalks, and straw. Cut flowers continue until frost. Posted hours: daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Fall products are available September–November as crops mature. Confirm current stock; a separate 2026 opening announcement was not located. See stilespumpkinfarm.com.
Campbell's Creekside Farms, 1350 W. Brewer Road, Owosso (Shiawassee County). Seasonal produce and farm-store goods, with pumpkins and squash advertised for fall. Current website hours: Wednesday 1–6 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Confirm the arrival of fall produce before making a pumpkin-shopping trip. See campbellscreeksidefarms.com.
Saginaw County
Saginaw County gives you the best of both worlds: a giant seasonal pumpkin farm on the edge of Saginaw and a historic orchard on the river in Freeland, plus a Frankenmuth corn maze for the road-trippers.
Johnson's Giant Pumpkin Farm, Saginaw. The county's biggest fall draw, open daily from mid-September through October 31 with pumpkins, a 13-acre corn maze, donuts, cider, and a craft store. Hours are Monday noon to 7 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. See johnsonspumpkinfarm.com.
Leaman's Green Applebarn, Freeland. A nearly 130-year-old orchard and cider mill on North River Road with u-pick apples, pumpkins, cider donuts, a bakery, and a farm market. Fall hours vary with the season and its sunflower field; extended hours begin with its Fall Grand Opening, set for September 19, 2026. See greenapplebarn.com for the current schedule.
Frankenmuth Corn Maze (Weiss Centennial Farm), Frankenmuth. A family-run maze farm on Weiss Road just outside Frankenmuth. Its most recently published season ran late September through early November, Fridays 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays noon to 7 p.m. See frankenmuthcornmaze.com for the current year's dates.
Jacques Orchard, Hemlock. A family-run orchard on North Iva Road growing more than 20 apple varieties, including Honeycrisp. Recent seasons have run Thursdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., closed Monday through Wednesday. See jacquesorchard.com and call ahead.
Tomac Pumpkin Patch, Chesaning. A small pumpkin patch and gift farm on Corunna Road that typically opens its fall season in mid-September with weekend hours, and sells syrups, jams, soaps, and kitchen goods year-round. No website is published, so check its Facebook page or local listings for the current weekend schedule.
Baynes Apple Valley, 5395 Midland Road, Freeland (Saginaw County). Cider, baked goods, market shopping, and food and drink offerings. Posted hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., per the hours page. The apple-availability page currently reports no apples available, so confirm stock if apples are your main reason for visiting. See visitbaynes.com.
Grandpa Tiny's Farm, 7775 Weiss Street, Frankenmuth (Saginaw County). Pumpkin shopping, farm animals, corn maze, seasonal doughnuts, and October wagon rides on selected days. Posted fall season: September–October. Exact 2026 daytime operating days and hours require confirmation through the farm's current updates or 989-652-5437. The farm store and front produce/pumpkin wagon can be visited without general farm admission. See grandpatinys.com.
Bonus Stop: Hy's Cider Mill in Macomb County
Hy's Cider Mill, 6350 37 Mile Road, Romeo/Bruce Township (Macomb County). Pressing since 1946, Hy's sits in the northernmost part of Macomb County, and a reader working through a county-by-county guide might expect it under Oakland given its Romeo-area address. The property actually belongs to Macomb County. It offers u-pick apples, cider, donuts, pumpkins, baked goods, and a petting farm, and it is open Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with u-pick until 5 p.m., roughly early September through the first weekend in November. See hyscidermill.com for exact dates.
Bay County: A Fall Day Trip from Mid-Michigan
Bay County sits about an hour from the Flint and Genesee County area, which makes it a natural fall day trip rather than a daily commute destination. Start with a farm in the morning, then spend the afternoon along the Saginaw River or downtown in Bay City.
Warmbier Farms, Auburn. The anchor of Bay County's fall season, with a pumpkin patch, a 17-acre corn maze run with Farmer Bill's, cow train rides, tractor-pulled wagon rides, and weekend festival events. Published hours in recent seasons ran Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a pumpkin festival in early October. See warmbierfarms.com for the current calendar.
Begick Nursery & Garden Center, Bay City. A long-running family garden center and nursery on West Side Saginaw Road that stocks pumpkins, mums, corn stalks, and harvest decor through the season, a convenient stop for fall porch styling. See begicknursery.com.
Van Ooteghem's Farm & Greenhouse, Essexville. A fifth-generation farm and greenhouse on West Center Road that lists pumpkins among its fall crops. It has no website, so call (989) 893-6959 for the season's availability.
Witzgall Orchards, 5179 Two Mile Road, Bay City (Bay County). Apples, cider, and doughnuts, according to its Pure Michigan listing. Confirm fall 2026 opening and hours. The listed season is September–November, depending on the crop, but a current opening announcement could not be verified. Call 989-684-4993. See michigan.org.
Heinz Farm Market, 480 W. Center Road, Essexville (Bay County). Locally grown seasonal produce at a farm-market stop. 2026 operation documented in summer posts. Listed hours are daily 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., but autumn hours and pumpkin or squash availability require confirmation: 989-892-3250. The linked listing reproduces the farm's updates; older directories may show a different address. See findglocal.com.
Pair a Bay County farm stop with a walk through downtown Bay City and the riverfront parks for a full day out, and you will have built a classic Michigan fall Saturday.
A Few Details That Make Fall Outings Easier
- Check the picking update. A farm store can be open even when a particular apple variety or pumpkin field is unavailable.
- Check attraction hours separately. Hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches often operate on shorter schedules than the market.
- Look at admission before leaving home. Some farms allow free market shopping but charge for activities; others require festival admission to reach the pumpkin area.
- Recheck listings marked "confirm." These are useful local leads, but their complete fall 2026 schedule was not publicly verified as of September 14.
Why the Farm Loop Matters
Here is something I have noticed in more than 20 years of helping families settle across Mid-Michigan: the seasonal traditions of a community are the quiet backbone of why people love where they live. A Saturday at the orchard, a first pumpkin of the season, the smell of cider donuts from a farm down the road. These are the experiences that turn a house into a home and a town into a place you belong.
If you are exploring communities and want to know which ones sit close to the orchards, trails, and farm stands that matter to your family, I am happy to help you compare. Call me at 810-513-3335 or send a note, and I will point you toward the corners of Mid-Michigan that fit how you like to live each season.
About the author: Joyce England is a REALTOR® with Keller Williams First, serving home sellers and buyers throughout Genesee County, Oakland County, Livingston County, Lapeer County, Shiawassee County, Saginaw County, and surrounding Mid-Michigan communities. Farm hours, seasonal dates, and availability in this guide were verified from farm websites and current regional listings as of September 2026 and can change, so please confirm details directly with each farm before visiting. Learn more.
