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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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Explorers: Plant Detectives

Jun 28

Education , Families & Children , Holidays , Nature & Outdoors

10 - 11 a.m.

If your little one ever wondered about plants, gardens, and what makes them grow, this adventure is for them!
Murder Mystery Party at Ford House

Oct 10 — Oct 18

Adult Experiences , Holidays

6 p.m.

Step into a scene straight out of a noir novel in the Lake Shore Room, where the view of Ford Cove is only matched by the intrigue of our murder mystery!
Little Goblins 🍭

Oct 25

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.
Home for the Holidays at Ford House

Nov 29 — Dec 21

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 4 — Dec 21

Families & Children , Holidays

Varies by date

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 7 — Dec 21

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

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Start your day with a touch of holiday magic! Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet and watch your little ones light up with excitement as they share their holiday wishes with Santa.
Holiday Tea and Tour

Dec 14

Adult Experiences , Dining, Drinks, & Teas , Holidays , Tours & Explorations

11 a.m.

Celebrate the season with a tea experience steeped in holiday magic! Indulge in a three-tiered service featuring festive finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, decadent desserts, and a curated selection of teas sure to delight your senses.
Christmas Cabaret Over the Cove

Dec 19

Adult Experiences , Concerts & Music , Holidays

7 p.m.

Get into the holiday spirit at Concert Over the Cove: Christmas, an intimate holiday performance with Vanessa Carr and band. Set against the stunning backdrop of Ford Cove, this festive event will take place in the cozy, lakeside Lake Shore Room on the second floor of the Visitor Center.