Winter cider mill with warm apple cider, donuts, and cut-your-own Christmas trees at Blake's Orchard
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Blake's Orchard Holiday Spectacular & Santa Experience

Through Dec 23Nov 21 – Dec 23 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Nov 21 – Dec 23, 2026. Daily tree farm & cider mill 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tree Lighting Gala on Saturday Nov 21 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM); Santa Experience select dates Nov 22 – Dec 21.

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005 · 36.3 mi approx. from DetroitDirections

All ages (free admission to grounds and holiday markets; Santa Experience and igloo dining require tickets)

With admissionGrounds, tree farm, and market are free admission. The Santa Experience is $19.95 per child (includes cider, donut, photo, craft, and toy from Santa).

About this adventure

Each winter, the historic 800-acre Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada transforms into an authentic Michigan winter destination. Families can take a tractor-drawn wagon ride out into the snowy fields to choose and cut their own fresh Fraser Fir or Blue Spruce Christmas tree, explore the holiday market, and warm up by crackling outdoor fire pits with fresh cinnamon sugar donuts and piping hot apple cider. Inside the cozy barn, The Santa Experience offers children an intimate personal visit with Santa Claus, complete with a commemorative photo, holiday craft, a fresh cider donut and cocoa, and a special toy from Santa's treasure basket. The farm grounds and tree lot are free to visit, while Santa sessions and heated private outdoor igloo dining require advance reservations.

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