As summer fades and sweater weather arrives, the excitement for fall festivals near me ramps up in metro Detroit.
Join my son Jordan and me in celebrating the season at some of the area’s top family-friendly fall festivals. Don’t miss vibrant fests like Michigan Fall Festival at Canterbury Village, Arts & Apples Festival at Rochester Municipal Park and HarvestFest at Freedom Hill County Park.
Whether you’re seeking pumpkin patches, fall treats and other family fun, check out these festivals perfect for families looking to make the most of fall.
This article was recently updated on Sept. 5, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager Katina Beniaris. The update included her adding more photos of fall festivals in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
Best fall festivals in Macomb County
If you’re looking for a fall fest that includes trick-or-treating, check out the events in Utica and Sterling Heights. Check out other fall festivals in Macomb County on our calendar.
St. Hubert Parish Fall Festival
Sept. 6-8, 2024
- Address: St. Hubert Catholic Church, 38775 Prentiss St., Harrison Township
- Cost: Free/parking, fees/rides
Enjoy rides, raffles, entertainment, a beer tent, a margarita bar, a corn hole tournament, sweet tooth booth, games and more at this fall fest.
Nightmare on Auburn – A Utica Fall Festival
Oct. 5, 2024
- Address: 7550 Auburn Road, Utica
- Cost: Free
Auburn Road will be blocked off for trick or treating downtown. There will also be a family fun zone, a costume contest, cider and donuts, live music and more.
HarvestFest at Freedom Hill County Park
Oct 19-20, 2024
- Address: 14900 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free
There will be a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, games, music, inflatables, movies, music and food trucks. Make sure to wear your costume.
Best fall festivals in Oakland County
Oakland County has some really great farms to check out during the fall time. Enjoy the Harvest Festival at Upland Hills Farm and The Great Fall Festival at Maybury Farm. Check out other fall festivals in Oakland County on our calendar.
Arts & Apples Festival at Rochester Municipal Park
Sept. 8-10, 2023
- Address: 400 Sixth St., Rochester
- Cost: Free; $5/suggested donation
Experience the artwork of over 200 talented artists, a variety of food trucks, live entertainment, art demonstrations, a children’s area and more.
Michigan Fall Festival at Canterbury Village
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
- Cost: $4-$5, free/parking
This family-friendly event features cider and donuts from Yates Cider Mill, pumpkin bowling, a hay bale pyramid, bounce houses, lawn games, petting zoo, costume contests and more.
Autumn Equinox Witches Market at Boston Tea Room
Sept. 28, 2024
- Address: 1220 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
- Cost: Free admission
This event features over 30 local artisans, makers and crafters, plus local food trucks, live music and more. Food trucks include Shimmy Shack, Regina’s Mexican Food Truck, Hashi Hibachi, The Ivy Mobile Bar and Anna’s Café.
Pumpkin Weekend at Canterbury Village
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Ct., Lake Orion
- Cost: Free/admission; free/parking
Pumpkin Weekend includes choosing a pumpkin from Dee’s Pumpkin Patch, grabbing donuts and cider from Yates Cider Mill, voting for your favorite scarecrow, playing on the hay pyramid and enjoying a fall-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Village.
South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest
Sept. 28-29, 2024
- Address: Downtown South Lyon
- Cost: Free
This year’s theme is, “Rock Around a Pumpkin.” it will include a craft show, scarecrow contest, parade and tons of pumpkin-themed fun.
Harvest Festival at Upland Hills Farm
Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2024
- Address: 481 Lake George Road, Oxford
- Cost:$12/person, free/2 and under, group rate: $10/person if there are 10 or more people
Enjoy farm show demonstrations, magic shows, hayrides, a walk through the storybook trail and more at this annual fall festival.
The Great Fall Festival at the Maybury Farm
Oct. 5-6, 2024
- Address: 50165 Eight Mile Road, Northville
- Cost: $14-$20/person, free/2 and under and must be seated on lap on wagon ride
This fest offers tractor-drawn wagon rides, live music, activities, games, pumpkin decorating, corn maze, face painting and more.
Best fall festivals in Wayne County
Take your family to St. Joseph Oktoberfest to celebrate German culture, food and drinks. Also, the Fire and Flannel Festival is sure to be a hit. Check out other fall festivals in Wayne County on our calendar.
Plymouth Fall Festival
Sept. 6-8, 2024
- Address: Downtown Plymouth
- Cost: $30/wristband for rides on Sunday, $1.50/tickets; other ticket packages are available
Check out the games and rides at the carnival, enter the car show and enjoy food and live entertainment at this Fall celebration.
Northville Victorian Fall Festival
Sept. 20-22, 2024
- Address: Downtown Northville
- Cost: Free
The Fall Festival features live music, kids activities, duck races, food, craft vendors and more in downtown Northville. It also features a Victorian Parade on Friday evening.
Romulus Pumpkin Festival
Sept. 20-22, 2024
- Address: 11120 Hunt St., Romulus
- Cost: Free
This annual kicks off with a parade and features live music, pumpkin painting, inflatables, vendor show, food trucks and more.
St. Joseph Oktoberfest at Joseph Shrine
Sept. 21-22, 2024
- Address: 1828 Jay St., Detroit
- Cost: Free admission
This annual event boasts everything from authentic German food and beer to live Bavarian music, kids’ games, vendors, raffles and much more.
Fire & Flannel Festival
Sept. 26-29, 2024
- Address: Downtown Wyandotte
- Cost: Free/admission, fees/rides and axe throwing
Wear your flannel and enjoy seeing live lumberjack shows, chainsaw carving and fire entertainment. There will also be a carnival, axe throwing, live entertainment and more.
Best fall festivals in Washtenaw County
If you’re looking to take your kids to an event in Dexter, check out the Webster Fall Festival or the Annual Fall Festival at Jacob’s Fresh Farm. Check out other fall festivals in Washtenaw County on our calendar.
Saline’s Oktoberfest
Sept. 20, 2024
- Address: 100 S. Ann Arbor, Saline
- Cost: $5-plus/21 and up, free/under 21 years old
Come out to downtown Saline for German food and drinks, live music, games and festivities at this annual Oktoberfest.
Webster Fall Festival
Sept. 28, 2024
- Address: 5501 Webster Church Road, Dexter
- Cost: Free admission
Come out to the Historic Webster Village for fun, food and festivities. It features music performances, apple cider and donuts, hayrides, demos and more.
Annual Fall Festival at Jacob’s Fresh Farm
Oct. 5, 2024
- Address: 475 N. Fletcher Road, Dexter
- Cost: $5/admission, free/ages 12 and under
This annual fall festival features u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, cider & donuts and more. Shop their selection of fall mums, seasonal produce and gifts from the farmstand.
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