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The Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society's Pooch Prance is this Sunday, September 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A donation is required to be on the grounds during this time and it can be made at macsshelter.org. The grounds will be open to the public and Friends of Ford House from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Continental at Ford House will open at 11 a.m. Guests with reservations should enter through the North Gate. Please note that only guided tours are available on this day (no dogs allowed on tours).

Learn About Our Education Programs

From tours to trivia night! Our education programs are perfect for the entire family.

Ford Cove Project

Ford House, the historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, is teaming up with the Great Lakes Commission (GLC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a project to restore disappearing wildlife habitats along the shoreline of Ford Cove on Lake St. Clair — part of Michigan’s Great Lakes waterway.

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Story Festival

Sep 14

Education , Families & Children , Nature & Outdoors

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Calling all young bookworms, Story Festival is here! Join us for a delightful outdoor reading where imagination takes flight and the joy of reading comes alive.
Nooks & Crannies | Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour

Sep 24 — Dec 31

Behind-the-Scenes , Families & Children , Tours & Explorations

Varies, see below

This unique guided tour takes you on a behind-the-scenes exploration of Ford House.
Storytime: The Camping Trip

Oct 1 — Oct 29

Education , Families & Children

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Get ready for an adventure with this month's Storytime! We're heading to the great outdoors with "The Camping Trip" by Jennifer K. Mann.
Harvest Day

Oct 5

Education , Families & Children , Nature & Outdoors , Shopping

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Kickstarting the season is Harvest Day! Donuts, market vendors, farm animals, and more!
Little Goblins 🍭

Oct 19

Families & Children , Holidays , Nature & Outdoors

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Calling all Little Goblins! Enjoy trick-or-treating stops, photo ops, and a haunt-free wagon ride.
Storytime: A Walk in the Forest

Nov 5 — Nov 26

Education , Families & Children

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Unlock the power of imagination with Storytime at Ford House! Immerse your little ones in a world of creativity and wonder as we delve into "A Walk in the Forest" by Maria Dek.
Home for the Holidays at Ford House

Nov 30 — Dec 22

Families & Children , Holidays , Nature & Outdoors

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Experience the enchantment of the holidays with this new wintery event!
Cookies with Santa

Dec 7 — Dec 21

Families & Children , Holidays

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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!
Brunch with Santa

Dec 8 — Dec 22

Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Families & Children , Holidays

10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Have breakfast with Santa this holiday season at Ford House in our Lake Shore room.