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Once Upon a Tea: Emerald City Tea Party
On Sale dates
- Friends of Ford House Advance Sale: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10 a.m.
- Public Tickets Sale: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10 a.m.
DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: Service at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
AGE RANGE: All
ABOUT THE Event:
Follow the yellow brick road to Ford House’s Once Upon a Tea: Emerald City Tea Party, an immersive children’s tea set in the beautifully themed Lake Shore Room. Overlooking the picturesque Ford Cove, this special tea party transports you to the magical Emerald City from The Wizard of Oz. With its vibrant, themed decor, the room will be transformed into a glittering wonderland straight from Dorothy’s journey.
Dorothy and her friends from Oz will be on hand to mingle with guests, share magical moments, and pose for memorable photos. Relax and enjoy a delightful selection of kid-friendly pastries and tasty morsels* while sipping tea or juice and enjoying the stunning lake views.
It’s a tea party like no other—perfect for young adventurers and their families—where the enchanting world of Oz comes to life, and every guest feels like a friend of Dorothy!
Admission:
- Friend of Ford House Adult: $60
- Friend of Ford House Child (age 3-12): $40
- Public Adult: $75
- Public Child (age 3-12): $55
- Child (age 0-3): Free
Due to the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate allergy and dietary restrictions.
Accessibility Information:
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.
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Accessibility
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
For more details about our accessibility features, please visit our General Accessibility Information Page.

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.