FALL! It’s the best, right? I like to call it the season of two outfits: Warm clothing for cool mornings and nights and shorts and a t-shirt for afternoon. As much as the temps fluctuate, it’s still the favorite season for most Michiganders {myself included}.
Not everyone is able to take a stunning drive up north to admire the fall foliage, so I thought it would be fun to put together a BIG list of fall fun in the SE Michigan {and beyond} region.
Due to COVID-19, some spots may look a little different this year. Please read up on their procedures in advance, mask up, be patient, and social distance so we can all continue to enjoy this favorite Michigan activity.
Plan an adventure today with this list of places to go with kids in southeast Michigan this fall!
Also see: Hiking trails for families in SE Michigan and Michigan Cider Mills with Gluten Free Donuts from my friend MI Gluten-Free Gal
Pick apples at Clearview Orchards {Haslett}
Pick out a perfect, organic pumpkin at Brimley’s Pumpkin Patch {Mason} — Season is currently TBD due to the crop
Hike the trails and admire foliage at Harris Nature Center {Okemos}
Visit Northfork Outback for a hayride, animals and more during select public days {Webberville}
Ride the Orchard Express to pick apples at The Country Mill {Charlotte – technically Eaton County} — Drive-thru available too!
Get fresh maple syrup and support a local biz at Wilson Sugarhouse {Charlotte – technically Eaton County}
Take a color hike {and check out the amazing treehouse!} at For-Mar Nature Preserve {Burton}
Pick apples, pumpkins and enjoy fall treats {parents – sip wine!} at Spicer Orchards {Fenton}
Check out the beautiful fall colors aboard the Huckleberry Railroad {Flint}
Visit Brighton Rec Stables for a horse-led trail ride {Brighton}
Visit Munsell Farms for all things fall — pumpkins, corn stalks, decor and more {Fowlerville}
Grab pumpkins and apples and go through the corn maze at Schell Family Farm {Pinckney}
Take a walk around the river at Parshallville Cider Mill {Hartland}
Take a trip to Hell, Michigan. Stop for ice cream at Screams along the way! {Hell}
Take an eco zip tour at Howell Nature Center to view fall colors {Howell}
Stop for cider and donuts at the family-owned Markillie Orchard {Howell}
Pick up pumpkins, gourds and fall decor at Fawcett Farms {Howell}
Visit farm animals, take a hayride, and pick out pumpkins and gourds at Chambers Farm {Pinckney}
Plan an entire day of fall fun at Blake Farms {Armada}
Enjoy a moonlight wagon ride or just enjoy the scenery at Stony Creek Orchard and Cider Mill {Romeo}
Enjoy a maze, wagon rides and plenty of kid-centric fun at Westview Orchards {Washington}
Pick apples or enjoy some fun spots to play at Big Red Orchard {Washington}
Nab some cider and donuts at Verellen Orchards {Washington}
Visit Bowers School Farm for a wagon ride, petting farm, and ice cream {Bloomfield Hills}
Visit Franklin Cider Mill to taste their old world recipe for donuts {Bloomfield Hills}
Visit Diehl’s Orchard & Cider Mill for donuts, cider, pony rides, hay rides and more {Holly}
Visit Kensington Metropark‘s Farm Center for a hay ride {Milford}
Take a harvest moon hayride, complete with a bonfire at Upland Hills Farm {Oxford}
Get a caramel apple from Ashton Orchards {Ortonville}
Take picturesque photos with cider and donuts at Yates Cider Mill {Rochester}
Climb the giant hay pyramid and more at Rochester Cider Mill {Rochester}
Take a trip to Goodison Cider Mill for cider and their famous pistachio bread {Rochester}
Take in the views and adjoining trail at the Paint Creek Cider Mill {Rochester}
Ride tricycles, grab donuts, pick apples and more at Erwin Orchards {South Lyon}
Roam Nichols Arboretum to explore the beautiful fall colors {Ann Arbor}
Visit Argo Canoe Livery and rent a canoe to view the fall colors by water {Ann Arbor}
Admire fall colors and take an adventure through Gaffield’s Children’s Gardens {Ann Arbor} — Temporarily closed
Pick up cider, donuts and fresh produce from Jenny’s Farm Stand & Cider Mill {Dexter}
Get ride, donuts {and hard cider for the parents!} at the Dexter Cider Mill {Dexter}
Pick apples and pumpkins at Wasem Fruit Farm {Milan}
Visit Wiard’s Orchards for pony rides, hay rides and plenty of kid-centric fun {Ypsilanti} — Make sure to purchase advance tickets this year!
Visit DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Family Fun Farm {Belleville}
Play in a corn maze or take a hay ride to pick pumpkins at Three Cedars Farm {Northville}
Visit Obstbaum Orchards for cider, donuts and wine {Northville}
Admire fall colors on a trail ride at Maybury Riding Stables {Northville}
Stop into Parameter’s Cider Mill for fresh cider and donuts {Northville} — Drive-thru only this season
Visit Plymouth Orchards and Cider Mill for a petting zoo, wagon rides and more {Plymouth} — Closed for the 2020 season
Visit Donahee Farms for a corn maze just for kids, pumpkin picking and more {Plymouth}
Pick pumpkins and grab some corn stalks at Birds Big Punk’ns {Romulus}
Where are your favorite spots for fall fun with kids? Please share!
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