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Little Goblins 🍭

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grounds

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On Sale dates

  • Friends of Ford House Advance Sale: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10 a.m.
  • Public Tickets Sale: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10 a.m.

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DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AGE RANGE: All ages

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Get ready for a spooktacular day at Ford House’s Little Goblins—a Halloween event designed especially for little ones to enjoy in the daytime without the scares! This festive celebration is packed with fun activities for the whole family.

Start your adventure at our Trick-or-Treat Trail, where little goblins can collect sweet treats as they make their way through our beautifully decorated grounds. Once their candy bags are full, head to the Lawn Games and Straw Maze for playful fun! Test your skills with classic lawn games and explore the twisty turns of our kid-friendly straw maze.

Finally, hop aboard the Halloween Hayride, a delightful and haunt-free ride from the Main Residence to our Cider & Donuts tent, where you can enjoy delicious fall treats in a cozy, festive setting.

Little Goblins is a safe, fun-filled Halloween experience where magic and merriment await at every turn. Grab your costumes, bring your candy bags, and join us for a day of unforgettable Halloween fun!

ADMISSION:

  • Friend of Ford House Adult: $5
  • Friend of Ford House Child (3-15): $15
  • Friend Child (0-2): Free
  • Public Adult: $8
  • Public Child (3-15): $20
  • Child (0-2): FREE

WHAT TO BRING/expect:
  • Bring your trick-or-treat bag!
  • Follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail through the trees from the Playhouse up to the Main Residence.
  • Enjoy lawn games, a straw maze short enough for little ones to see over, and a hay ride from the Main Residence back to the beginning.
  • Shop our Cider & Donuts tent.

MAP:

The map is tentative and subject to change. 

A map of Little Goblins showing the Trick-or-Treat trail from the Playhouse to the Main Residence.

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VISITOR INFORMATION:
  • Parking is located across from the Main Gate on Lake Shore Road. Please follow all directions provided by staff and volunteers. Wait until a police crossing guard assists your party in crossing Lake Shore Road from the parking lot to the Main Gate.
  • Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your scheduled entry time. This helps ensure everyone enters in a timely and unrushed manner.
  • Children (15 and younger) must always remain with an adult.
  • Respect our natural surroundings. Ford House is a national historic landmark, and we ask that you help us preserve the estate by leaving our landscaping undisturbed. Please do not climb on the berm, as it can be precarious.
  • For those with a 3 p.m. entry time, please arrive promptly to enjoy the full experience before the event ends at 4 p.m.
  • Police crossing guards will assist guests safely crossing Lake Shore Road until 4:15 p.m.
  • The event is rain or shine. While we expect great weather, please come prepared, as all activities occur outdoors.
  • This experience requires walking over uneven terrain. Please wear comfortable shoes and be mindful of the grounds.
  • Dogs are not permitted on the grounds during this event.
  • Halloween treats are for children who have purchased a ticket. After the hayride, adults and children can pick up their cider and donuts.
  • To visit the property, you must have a ticket to Little Goblins. Ford House will open to Friends and the public at 5 p.m.

 

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Photos from previous Little Goblins

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Thank you to Ford Philanthropy

Ford House is grateful for the generous support of Ford Philanthropy and helping us fulfill our educational mission and making Ford House more accessible to our community.

About Ford House

Ford House is a 501c3 nonprofit and National Historic Landmark. Experience the historic family home of Edsel Ford, the only son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Visitors from all over the world come to wander, wonder, and explore the beauty of this 1928 National Historic Landmark and uncover a unique piece of the American automotive story in metro Detroit. Learn more below.