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. We’ll definitely be at Blake’s Sunflower Festival and Canterbury Village’s Oktoberfest this year.
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.
Best fall festivals in metro Detroit
Blake’s Sunflower Festival at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Aug. 22-24, 30-31; Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $10/early bird discount ticket, $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking
Shop from over 100 artisans, u-pick sunflowers, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY make and take workshops and more. The children’s activity tent offers crafts, face painting, animal shows and more.
Arts & Apples Festival at Rochester Municipal Park
Sept. 5-7, 2025
- 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.
Plymouth Fall Festival
Sept. 5-7, 2025
- 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.
St. Joseph Oktoberfest at Joseph Shrine
Sept. 12-14, 2025
- Address: 1828 Jay St., Detroit
- Cost: Free admission
This annual event boasts everything from authentic German food and beer to live Bavarian music, family carnival rides, games and more.
Canterbury Village Oktoberfest
Sept. 13-14, 2025
- Address: 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
- Cost: $5-$6
This Oktoberfest features live music, themed food, games, beer, contests and more.
Romulus Pumpkin Festival
Sept. 19-21, 2025
- Address: 11147 Hunt St., Romulus
- Cost: Free
This annual kicks off with a parade of lights and features music, crafts, games, food, a car show, a vendor show and more.
Saline’s Oktoberfest
Sept. 19-20, 2025
- Address: 109 W. Michigan Ave., Saline
- Cost: $10-plus/21 and up, free/under 21 years old
Come out to downtown Saline for German food and drinks, live music and more at this annual Oktoberfest.
Fire & Flannel Festival
Sept. 26-27, 2025
- 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.
South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest
Sept. 27-28, 2025
- Address: Downtown South Lyon
- Cost: Free
This festival will include a craft show, scarecrow contest, parade and tons of pumpkin-themed fun.
Webster Fall Festival
Sept. 27, 2025
- Address: 5583 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.
Harvest Festival at Upland Hills Farm
Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2025
- Address: 481 Lake George Road, Oxford
- Cost: $12/person, free/2 and under, group rate: $10/person if there are 10 or more people
This annual fest features farm show demos, magic shows, hayrides, animal visits, a walk through the storybook trail and more.
HarvestFest at Freedom Hill County Park
Oct 18-19, 2025
- Address: 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost: $9/person, $6/parking
There will be a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, games, music, inflatables, movies, music, food trucks and more. Make sure to wear your costume.
This article was recently updated on July 10, 2025 by Metro Parent content writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding all festivals in metro Detroit to Metro Parent’s events calendar. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
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