Events at

Greenfield Village

From the Old Car Festival to the breathtaking Holiday Nights, Greenfield Village hosts events for every interest. And every day we have rich, immersive programming and activities to make the Village come alive.

Upcoming Special Events and Exhibits at Greenfield Village®

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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Bike Night

Twilight Bike Ride in Greenfield Village

August 14-15, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

A unprecedented opportunity to cycle Greenfield Village after hours, exclusively for members.

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Twilight Bike Ride in Greenfield Village

August 14-15, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

A unprecedented opportunity to cycle Greenfield Village after hours, exclusively for members.
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Things to Do Today at Greenfield Village®

Farm Work

Firestone Farm, Working Farms Historic District (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

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.

Parking is $9 per vehicle for nonmembers, free for members.

Glassblowing

Glass Shop, Liberty Craftworks Historic District (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Skilled artisan glassblowers demonstrate free-blown and mold-blown techniques used to create decorative and practical glassware.

Parking is $9 per vehicle for nonmembers, free for members.

Printing Press

Printing Office, Liberty Craftworks Historic District (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

See all the news that's fit to demonstrate about the printing press!

Parking is $9 per vehicle for nonmembers, free for members.

Potter's Wheel

Pottery Shop, Liberty Craftworks Historic District (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Look in on redware and stoneware pottery crafted by some of the true American artisans of Greenfield Village.

Parking is $9 per vehicle for nonmembers, free for members.

Weaving

Weaving Shop, Liberty Craftworks Historic District to location (9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

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

Parking is $9 per vehicle for nonmembers, free for members.
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