Family-Friendly Fun at Rochester Cider Mill

At Rochester Cider Mill, we believe in creating memorable moments for the whole family, and all of our activities are completely free. Whether you’re here for the fresh cider, warm donuts, or just looking to enjoy some quality time, we’ve got something for everyone.

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Hours

Seasonal Hours

Current Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We’re open every day, starting Labor Day weekend and keep the festivities going all the way through New Year’s Eve. 

Stop by to savor the flavors of the season.

The entrance of the mill welcomes guests on a sunshine filled day where pumpkins mums and gourds are on display bright and colorful Rochester Cider Mill

Activities

Activities are typically available from September through early November. Eventually it gets cold and the animals need to head back to their regular home at our nearby farm. By late November we move our focus indoors where we offer lots of fresh seasonal items for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.

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Wall of Antique Farm Tools

Love history? Take a gander at our antique tool collection, or go outside and admire the old farm equipment.

Step into our store and take a journey back in time with our Antique Wall of Farm Tools. These carefully preserved tools showcase the rich farming heritage that built our community. Each piece tells a story, offering a glimpse into the hard work and craftsmanship of past generations. 

Early Season Activities

Petting Farm

Kids and adults alike will love visiting our petting farm, home to friendly animals such as chickens, a turkey, lambs, and playful piglets. Feeding and petting these animals creates joyful, hands-on experiences that add to the magic of the season.

The friendly lambs love to greet visitors meet chickens and the turkey at Rochester Cider Mill Petting Farm Agricultural Heritage 4-H animals

Giant Straw Pyramid & Slides

Children can climb to new heights on our giant straw pyramid, a popular structure perfect for burning off energy. Watch them slide down one of our fun slides, or join in the fun and relive your inner child—it’s a seasonal tradition that brings smiles to all ages.

Photo Opportunities

Our mill transforms with the seasons, creating the ideal backdrop for cherished photos. With vibrant chrysanthemums, plump pumpkins, colorful gourds, rustic corn stalks, and an old-fashioned wagon, every corner offers a chance to capture memories. Be sure to stop by for a seasonal snapshot with friends or family!

Michigan grown pumpkins cornstalks and autumn leaves surround our wagon for perfect pictures at Rochester Cider Mill

Picnic Tables & More

Relax at one of our picnic tables, nestled throughout the mill grounds. Whether it’s enjoying a crisp, cool cup of our handcrafted apple cider or savoring a dozen freshly made donuts, our seating areas provide the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Antique farm equipment, large tires for climbing, and more can be enjoyed.

Picnic tables Vintage Farm Truck Tires to Climb and more at Rochester Cider Mill

Meet The Animals

Playful piglets at Rochester Cider Mill Petting Farm Oakland County Family Fun

Piglets

  • Pigs are smart and can be trained.
  • Pigs have a great sense of smell, even better than dogs.
  • Piglets love to play and are very social.
  • Piglets enjoy corn, oats, barley, sweet potatoes, squash, and pumpkins.

Turkey

  • Turkeys moult, or lose their feathers, in late summer to grow new ones.

  • Turkeys are highly social and can recognize each other’s faces.

  • Turkeys enjoy grains, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.
Visit Chickens at Rochester Cider Mill in Oakland County Michigan Family Fun for Fall

Chickens

  • Chickens are very social and communicate with a variety of clucks and calls.

  • Chickens love to scratch the ground to find seeds, insects, and other tasty treats.

  • Chickens enjoy dust baths, which helps to clean their feathers.

Lambs

  • Lambs recognize the voice of their mothers.
  • Lambs enjoy frolicking and playing with each other.
  • Lambs eat grasses, hay, and grains.

  • Lambs grow soft wool which is sheared yearly for clothing and blankets.

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