When September arrives and the leaves begin to turn, everyone goes on the hunt for pumpkin patches to visit, autumnal decor and all the delicious baked treats that the season brings. Cider and doughnuts are what’s on the menu! All of these destinations can be found in Toledo and the surrounding area.
Bennett’s Orchard
419-466-1879
Open now through December 20
Monday-Saturday, 9am-7pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
Take a short drive to Ottawa Lake to do some apple picking and pick up freshly pressed apple cider and cider doughnuts right from the oven. This place has been open for over 60 years, so they know what they’re doing! They also offer honey, eggs, maple syrup and more at their country store.
5647 Consear Rd., Ottawa Lake, MI
Fleitz Pumpkin Farm
Fleitz Pumpkin Farm419-836-7613
Open now through Halloween
Daily, 10am-7pm
Little ones can enjoy a corn maze and playground filled with corn kernels at this beloved Oregon fall spot. Before you select your pumpkins from their patch and pet the farm animals, make sure to partake of their extensive cider doughnut selection, sip some hot cider, and maybe even indulge in a “doughnut dog,” a fried dough corn dog that is worth the hype.
7133 Seaman Rd., Oregon
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Gust Brother’s Pumpkin Farm
Gust Brother’s Pumpkin Farm517-486-2237
Open now until Halloween
Daily, 9am-7pm
Pick pumpkins, buy fresh flowers and crafts, pet farm animals and wander the corn maze before you finish the outing with delicious cider and doughnuts. Gust Brother’s is a 20-minute drive from Toledo and is totally worth going off the beaten path.
13639 Mulberry Rd., Ottawa Lake, MI
Johnston Fruit Farms
Johnston Fruit Farms419-826-1453
Open now through Christmas (sometimes later, depending on the apple harvest)
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-7pm
Sunday, 10am-6pm
Hours beginning November 1
Monday-Saturday, 8:30-5pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
This is one of the few local farms where you can find cold-pressed, unpasteurized cider with zero preservatives (according to their website). It is made from the MANY varieties of apples that you can pick at the orchard. The doughnuts at Johnston Fruit Farms are out of this world as well, with more than a dozen flavors to choose from.
Kapnick Orchards
Kapnick Orchards517-423-7419
Open all year round
Fall Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 7am-6pm
Sunday, 9am-5pm
At Kapnick Orchards, they use UV light in lieu of pasteurizing their delectable cider, which you can enjoy hot or in slushy form. They are celebrated for their cider doughnuts as well as their other baked goods, like the breads and pies you’ll find in their bakery.
4245 N. Rogers Hwy., Britton, MI
Kreps Apple Barn
Kreps Apple Barn734-347-5302
Open now through Thanksgiving
Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, noon-4pm
Cider, chocolate and plain doughnuts, fresh cider and candied apples are just a few of the products you’ll find at Kreps Apple Barn. They also have a wide array of canned goods like apple salsa, apple butter BBQ sauces and other unique offerings. Not only that, but just exploring the farm is a real departure from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You’ll feel like you’re enjoying life at a slower pace on this beautiful farm.
12500 Minx Rd., Lasalle, MI
MacQueen’s Orchard
MacQueen’s Orchard419-865-2916
Open year round
9am-7pm through October
9am-6pm after November 1
When you roll up to MacQueen’s expansive apple orchard, it’s easy to see how they have some of the best cider around. Enjoy it as a slushy or hot along with one of their many specialty cider doughnuts before you go on an apple picking spree! There are also so many baked goods to choose from aside from the doughnuts — pies, breads, apple fritters…the list goes on. The Farm Market even features an adorable Christmas shop if you want to get an early start on decorating your home.
7605 Garden Rd., Holland
Trabbic Pumpkin Farm
Trabbic Pumpkin Farm734-848-4049
Open from September 14 for fall season
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-7pm
Hot apple cider and cider slushies, cider doughnuts topped with icing and sprinkles…Trabbic Pumpkin Farm will satisfy your sweet tooth, but they’ll also keep the kids entertained with their many other attractions. Pick out a pumpkin, go on a hayride, or ride the “teddy bear spin” or pumpkin train before you head out with your sweet treats!
1560 Sterns Rd., Erie, MI
