We went to Blake's Big Apple last night for the haunted hayride. The attractions are very expensive…read moreand I wasn't that impressed but it was okay. On the haunted hayride we had a young woman who was in charge of our wagon and she was a bit over the top with giving instructions and being bossy. I think if she wasn't so annoying I would have given more stars for the whole event, but she was really a downer. They stop half way through the hayride to give you cider and donuts which was really good. The hayride wasn't that scary so don't worry about your kids being scared. I would have liked at least one scream!

It's a great time at Blake's. You can enjoy all of the festivities for the fall season my friends…read moreand I went in a large group and did a package deal for the haunted hayride, a walk-through haunted house, as well as the area with animals. I have to say the real draw is the cider and donuts however you feel like a kid when you go. It's definitely for everyone and it's perfect for a family experience, but I have to say it makes a wonderful night out for grown-ups too. And they have a great system that makes it quick and easy to purchase what you want as you have gone through all of the fun haunting areas. You don't have to wait forever to buy your donuts and cider. Best of all, they also offer cider slush. Make sure that Blake's Big Apple is a stop for your fall festivities.

This was my first time at the Birmingham Farmer's Market…read more I appreciate all the precautions there were taking in light of the coronavirus pandemic: * drive-thru style service- you follow the line around the parking lot to visit each of the vendors in your car. No getting out of the car! If you are interested in their products, you stop and they will bring it to your car. If you are not interested, there is a passing lane on the right. * vendors are spaced out throughout the parking lot * everyone was wearing masks and nearly all were wearing gloves There is a sign right when you turn in to let you know which vendors are there that day, and then for the frequently purchased items, there is a sign to let you know which of the number booths have those items. Booths are ordered in the number that you would drive past them. Everyone was so pleasant, we got some incredible fruits and veggies and the most beautiful bouquet of flowers. Can't wait to come back next weekend!

First time drive through farmers market shopping. At the entrance they gave reusable bags what is…read morevery useful. It is very fun for checking many veg and fruits.

My brother had told me about this market and so we stopped by while I was there…read more We went to this Jamaican spot in there and the food was great! The lady was really sweet and you can tell her food was made with love. We also grabbed some cookies from a place but they were ok. My brother raved about them.

Davison Farmers Market is relatively small given the size of their parking lot. There's an interior…read moreportion (that naturally isn't dog-friendly) and an exterior portion that is dog friendly. Depending on the time of year, the exterior portion of the farmers market may or may not be all that full. The vendors here are pretty unique, some a bit odd, all very friendly though, and seem one-off with not a lot of repetition of goods, which I'm actually not a huge fan of. While it does allow for more variety in the kinds of vendors you can shop at, it doesn't allow for competitive prices. If you're in the area, I would recommend making the extra bit of drive to head to the Flint Farmers Market after checking out the Davison one as well just for more options if you've got the time.

Visited during the busy fall season on a gorgeous Sunday. A Sunday in the fall is a recipe for a…read morevery busy cider mill. We were pleasantly surprised that Rochester Cider Mill was not incredibly busy like others in the area. We were able to actually enjoy our cider mill experience. Plenty of parking out front. The petting farm is to the right and the giant straw pyramid is to the left. When we were there, there was a barbecue food truck. Outside had tons of pumpkins to buy. Inside has that old charm to it with the building. Rows of different apples for purchase. Along with little pumpkins and gourds. Pies and other treats. But donuts and cider are the main event. Interesting how they have different flavored cider, depending on when you visit. Their cider and donuts are very good. Nice pillowy soft doughnut that is a better size portion than other donuts in the area. The cider has a nice flavor to it and not overly sweet. Staff are amazing! Working very hard and very friendly. Picnic tables were spread throughout the property. Some picnic tables were in the shade and others were not. Didn't get attacked by too many angry wasps. The petting zoo is unique since you can enter the enclosure with the animals (just not the chickens or turkey area). But sheep and goats were roaming around with you. The straw pyramid was very fun and a bonus tunnel in the middle for your kiddo to go through. Would definitely come back when wanting a cider and donut type of Sunday.

It smells divine when you step in, apples, cinnamon and the aroma of fresh baked pies. The decor is…read morecharming Americana Country , bright and cheerful. The cider doughnuts melt in your mouth. The cider is delicious. Bought a blueberry pie--their pies are outstanding! What's not to love!

Fresh donuts. Not warm but nicely sugared and a touch of cinnamon too…read more They use the mulling spice tea bag for their hot cider. The donuts are quite yummy here. I amongst considered going back in to get a dozen. The cider is quite flavorful with the mulling spices here. They have an assortment of apples here and bosc pears too. Honey, maple syrup and lots of jams too. I already want more donuts. Bring cash here, they don't have an ATM Machine and they charge you a 3% convenience with your purchase when you use a credit card here.

We loved this cider mill. The best donuts we have had this fall. Great place to relax for cider…read moreand donuts. Also great hot cider and cider slushy. There is also a store with apples, honey, and cute fall items. Also pick your own apples. . I really liked how this place did not have all the touristy stuff, but rather the basics that tasted great! We went back to my more donuts before we left!

I've lived in Rochester for 6 years now & grew up in Troy, but somehow have never been to the…read moreDowntown Rochester Farmers' Market until this summer & boy have I been missing out! I have been checking out all of the farmers' markets in the SE Michigan area this summer, and while Eastern Market will always be the best, I am thoroughly impressed with the Rochester Farmers' Market! It definitely exceeded my expectations & I'm kicking myself for only now realizing what a gem I have in my own backyard! There are an impressive number of vendors every single time you go. I wasn't expecting nearly this many, and I like that it's almost an equal blend of regular vendors & rotating vendors! The farmers' market is located in just a standard size parking lot, but it still contains enough room for a vast selection of vendors, and probably most importantly several produce vendors. Competition is healthy, especially when it comes to veggies & fruits I believe, because it doesn't allow any one vendor to create a monopoly over it. My pro tip is to always do a lap throughout the entire market first to scope out what vendors are here and selling what produce at what prices before you start buying! Additionally, a big pro tip especially for Rochester Farmers' Market is to get there EARLY! This market closes at 1 pm, which I feel like is uniquely early, and that basically means that things sell out FAST, especially from one-off vendors. If you get there after 11, you can almost guarantee that some of the things you might've wanted to pick up will be sold out or slim pickings. Sometimes it's hard for me to wake up because all I want to do is sleep in at the start of the weekend, but it's worth it for this market! What makes the Rochester Farmers' Market extra special is that they allow dogs & they always have live music! It really puts you in a great mood & sets the tone for a wonderful Saturday morning outside, supporting hard working people & small businesses, interacting with just the loveliest vendors around, and getting to dog watch all the cute dogs that come through. Vibes all around :)

Opening day at Rochester Farmers Market is a tradition for me. It's a great Mkt for new…read moreentrepreneurs to show their wares and get great word of mouth advertising. You can find lots here, from Smoked and Fresh Michigan fish, knife sharpening, fruits and veggies to seedlings, herbs, flowers and veggies plants. They will have the Mkt on Saturdays 8-1 May thru October. They also hold a weekday mkt, I think it's on Thursdays from 4-7( double check) On 4th st.

My favorite place for fall activities with friends or family. I visit this orchard at least twice a…read moreyear. Took my parents here recently on a Tuesday afternoon for apply picking and we had such a a great time. You buy your tickets at the front. The staff are always friendly, they kindly explain all the prices and any other questions that we have. We were told where to wait for the ride/tractor to the apple field. Didn't take long at all! The driver that day was the sweetest lady! She was informative and told us which apple was her favorite and what to look out for. Going to any orchard can be pricey but Westview is worth it! They keep this place tidy and fun for all visitors.. already made plans with a few other friends so I'll will be back in a few days (they also have best cornmaze btw). Highly recommend Westview!

Came here on a fieldtrip with the little ones. They seemed to like it but it was a long day in the…read moresun. The playground was cute for them, I liked the basketball hoop and the underground tubes they could crawl through. They had a chance to feed the animals, but I did not get much time over there this time. They loved the very large slide. There is a hay bale for the kids to jump around, but the images online look like it might be several tiers, but on this day it was only two and the kids told me there were a lot of hole. The tractor ride was fun. Since it is summer, I did not see anything to pick yet, but it looked like they will have a bunch for fruits and vegetables in the fall. There is a large area for the kids to have lunch, some of it was covered. I did not have a chance to check out the store, wine section, or anything outside the kid area. I did not try any cider, but we had cinnamon sugar donuts. I only had one bite and gave the rest to my child, but it was very delicious and fairly large. It tasted nice and fresh. I wonder if the donuts are this large in the fall. There was an outdoor concession stand. They sold drinks and treats, the turnovers looked delicious. My child got a cider/ blue raspberry slush, it was a very hot day so it was good they sold them. I liked that they had real bathrooms with running water. But I wish they had a better water filling station for the kids. They were getting very hot and the only places to fill their water was the bathroom sink or next to the animals and they were not excited about either of those options. Plus, the kids were very little, so they did not have money from home to buy cold waters. The people working here seemed nice and seemed to have experience with fieldtrips with little kids. I am not sure if I will come back and bring the rest of my family, but if I do, it would be on a weekend in the Fall to check out the rest of their offerings.

Not the famers market but SummerFest. Great downtown area! Love the vendor mix and also the amazing…read moredowntown park area. Very charming. Friendly people and nice mix of foodie and beverage places right downtown. If you're out this way check it it out. Also check the pics too.