Events & Experiences
Grounds Admission
Discover the beauty of Ford House’s estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping!
House + Grounds Admission
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art, design, and innovation.
Tours
Our guided tours offer an immersive journey through the historic estate, led by knowledgeable guides who share fascinating stories about the Ford family.
Events & Experiences
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October 2026
Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)Repeating Event
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House Venture off the public path and uncover the hidden workings of Ford House on the Nooks & Crannies Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour. This exclusive 60-minute guided experience takes you into rarely seen areas of the Main […]
November 2026
🌳 Grounds AdmissionRepeating Event
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping!
Storytime: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That TypeRepeating Event
Join us every Tuesday in November for Storytime at Ford House. We're reading Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, followed by playtime that might get a little loud. Free for children ages 7 and under. Reservations recommended.
🏡 House + Grounds AdmissionRepeating Event
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art, design, and innovation. From the stunning architecture and meticulously landscaped grounds to their remarkable collection of art and antiques, Ford House offers a glimpse into a life of refined creativity and thoughtful curation.
Trivia Night – NovemberRepeating Event
Get ready to show off your smarts! From history’s shortest Presidential term to the towering 6-foot-tall bird, it’s time to dive into trivia that’s as fun as it is challenging.
Fused Glass Ornament WorkshopRepeating Event
Join Ford House and glass studio Fired and Fused for a fused glass ornament workshop on November 14, 2026, and make two ornaments to take home.
Nov 14
Sold Out 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jensen/Kahn Rooms
1100 Lake Shore Road
🌙 Ford House After DarkRepeating Event
Experience Ford House in a new light at Ford House After Dark, an intimate evening with rare after-hours access to the Main Residence. Enjoy a guided tour through softly lit rooms, expert storytelling, and a relaxed social atmosphere with curated cocktails or non-alcoholic refreshments, plus a complimentary keepsake cup.
Maker Studio: Introduction to Coptic Stitch BookbindingRepeating Event
Learn the fundamentals of Coptic stitch bookbinding in this hands-on introductory workshop.
Nov 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jensen/Kahn Rooms
1100 Lake Shore Road
Holiday Guided Tour: Main ResidenceRepeating Event
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday Guided Tour. This guided tour invites you inside the historic lakeside home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, where seasonal décor reflects Eleanor’s preference for understated elegance. Rather than elaborate displays, the home is decorated with […]
Home for the Holidays at Ford HouseRepeating Event
Experience the beauty of Ford House this season with our lighted holiday walk!
Sensory-Friendly Photos with SantaRepeating Event
A quieter, more inclusive Santa experience for children with sensory sensitivities. Join us at Ford House for Photos with Santa in a calm, welcoming setting.
Nov 29
Sensory Friendly 9:00 am - 10:00 am
St. Clair Room
Photos with SantaRepeating Event
Santa will make his annual stop at Ford House to visit your children! This year, children will meet Santa by the fireplace in the lakeside St. Clair Room!
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Adults 21+
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Christmas Concert Over the Cove with Thornetta Davis
Lake Shore Room (Visitors Center)
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- 8Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 9Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 10🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...Storytime: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type10:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us every Tuesday in November for Storytime at Ford House. We're reading Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by... , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 11🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 12🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ...Trivia Night – November6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get ready to show off your smarts! From history’s shortest Presidential term to the towering 6-foot-tall bird, it’s time to... , ... - 13🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 14🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...Fused Glass Ornament Workshop10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Ford House and glass studio Fired and Fused for a fused glass ornament workshop on November 14, 2026, and... , ...Fused Glass Ornament Workshop10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Ford House and glass studio Fired and Fused for a fused glass ornament workshop on November 14, 2026, and... , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ...
- 15🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 16Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 17🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 18🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 19🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ...🌙 Ford House After Dark6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience Ford House in a new light at Ford House After Dark, an intimate evening with rare after-hours access to... , ...🌙 Ford House After Dark8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Experience Ford House in a new light at Ford House After Dark, an intimate evening with rare after-hours access to... , ... - 20🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 21🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...Maker Studio: Introduction to Coptic Stitch Bookbinding10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of Coptic stitch bookbinding in this hands-on introductory workshop. , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ...
- 22🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 23Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 24🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 25🌳 Grounds Admission8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Discover the beauty of Ford House's estate with Grounds Admission—stroll the gardens and enjoy exhibitions, dining, and shopping! , ...🏡 House + Grounds Admission11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Step into the world of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, where every detail of their estate reflects a passion for art,... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 26
- 27Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ...Home for the Holidays at Ford House5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the beauty of Ford House this season with our lighted holiday walk! , ... - 28Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ...Home for the Holidays at Ford House5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the beauty of Ford House this season with our lighted holiday walk! , ...
- 29Photos with Santa9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Santa will make his annual stop at Ford House to visit your children! This year, children will meet Santa by... , ...Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa9:00 am - 10:00 am
A quieter, more inclusive Santa experience for children with sensory sensitivities. Join us at Ford House for Photos with Santa... , ...Photos with Santa10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Santa will make his annual stop at Ford House to visit your children! This year, children will meet Santa by... , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)All Day
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ... - 30Blood Drive11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Once a blood donor, always a lifesaver. , ...Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour (October – November)12:00 am - 3:00 pm
Nook & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour October and November 2026 Explore Hidden Spaces Behind the Scenes of Ford House... , ... - 1Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ... - 2Photos with Santa2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Santa will make his annual stop at Ford House to visit your children! This year, children will meet Santa by... , ...Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A quieter, more inclusive Santa experience for children with sensory sensitivities. Join us at Ford House for Photos with Santa... , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ... - 3☕ Coffee with Collections10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Step into history at Ford House with Coffee with Collections, an exclusive morning designed for those who appreciate the beauty of artifacts and untold stories. , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Bubbly & Bold: A Toast to the Season6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Toast the season with sparkling wines and bold reds, each paired with a seasonal dish. Take a favorite bottle home and enjoy 25% off in the Gift Shop. , ... - 4Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Home for the Holidays at Ford House5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the beauty of Ford House this season with our lighted holiday walk! , ...Christmas Concert Over the Cove with Thornetta Davis7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate the season with Christmas Concert Over the Cove, an intimate evening of live holiday music in a warm, refined setting. Designed for adults 21 and older, this festive concert pairs seasonal favorites with the timeless atmosphere of Ford House, creating a relaxed and memorable way to toast the holidays. , ... - 5Drop-In Studio: Ornament Making10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free, all-ages activity making your own unique ornament to take home or gift to someone special. , ...Holiday Guided Tour: Main Residence12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Experience the holidays at Ford House through the traditions and tastes of the Ford family on the Main Residence Holiday... , ...Home for the Holidays at Ford House5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Experience the beauty of Ford House this season with our lighted holiday walk! , ...
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