Events at
Greenfield Village
Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Greenfield Village®
Railroader's Brunch Dining Package
May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 | 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Start your magical visit to Day Out With Thomas™ with a fun-filled Railroader's Brunch at A Taste of History Restaurant in Greenfield Village.
Railroader's Brunch Dining Package
May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 | 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Day Out With Thomas™
May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9:00 a.m. train experience receive exclusive early entry.)
During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Day Out With Thomas™
May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9:00 a.m. train experience receive exclusive early entry.)
Music in the Market
May 26, 2024 | 12:30-1:15 p.m., 1:45-2:30 p.m.
A new performance series brings the history of Detroit Central Market as a multicultural hub to Greenfield Village, where guests will discover many styles of talent from local performing artists.
Music in the Market
May 26, 2024 | 12:30-1:15 p.m., 1:45-2:30 p.m.
Motor Muster
June 15-16, 2024 | Open Saturday until 9:00 p.m. Regular hours Sunday.
Kick summer into high gear this Father’s Day weekend in Greenfield Village. Motor Muster in Greenfield Village, one of the country’s most exciting historic vehicle shows, transports you to the golden eras of car culture.
Motor Muster
June 15-16, 2024 | Open Saturday until 9:00 p.m. Regular hours Sunday.
Salute to America
July 2-5, 2024 | 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3:00 p.m. for general admission during all event days.
In partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Henry Ford proudly presents Salute to America in Greenfield Village.
Salute to America
July 2-5, 2024 | 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3:00 p.m. for general admission during all event days.
Summer Salute Dinner and Program
July 2-5, 2024 | Seatings at 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m.
A summer buffet your whole family will love, in the best location in Greenfield Village — adjacent to the Village Green and carousel. Two service times, with open-table seating for up to 10 guests, provide the best flexibility for dining and program enjoyment.
Summer Salute Dinner and Program
July 2-5, 2024 | Seatings at 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Things to Do Today at Greenfield Village®
Farm Work
Time is a resource to use wisely. From laundry to baking, each day of the week had its own chore in 1885. See how farmers make the most of each season with their daily work.
Glassblowing
Skilled artisan glassblowers demonstrate free-blown and mold-blown techniques used to create decorative and practical glassware.
Printing Press
See all the news that's fit to demonstrate about the printing press!
Potter's Wheel
Look in on redware and stoneware pottery crafted by some of the true American artisans of Greenfield Village.
Weaving
Watch as weavers demonstrate traditional weaving techniques on our colonial loom, fly shuttle loom and Cleo loom. Spot the technological advances in early looms that led to modern textile technology used today, like computer-aided processes
Sheep Shearing
Watch our Firestone Farmers shear wrinkly merino sheep using 1885 technology and a lot of skill.
