Hallowe'en
in Greenfield Village
Special Event at Greenfield Village®
- October 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26
- Time: 6:00-10:00 p.m. (Early 5:30 p.m. access for 6:00 and 6:15 Hallowe’en Express ticketholders)
- Location: Greenfield Village
Step into a world of enchantment and imagination at Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village — Michigan's premier outdoor October celebration, showcased in the bewitching setting of the village after hours.
From lantern-lit streets and glowing jack-o'-lantern paths to shadowy historic homes and spellbinding tales, bring your family and friends for an evening where autumn lore mingles with things that go bump in the night.
Encounter more than 50 costumed characters — from the Headless Horseman and the Grim Reaper to Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and other childhood hallmarks — alongside dramatic literary vignettes, live musical performances, fall treats and village-wide lighting and sound effects that grow spookier as twilight falls.
Drawing from centuries of harvest customs, Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village blends the spirited charm of 18th- and 19th-century traditions with the wonder, magic and mischief of the season. Designed to delight visitors of all ages, this one-of-a-kind program conjures a memory-making evening for all.
Enhance your visit with add-on experiences like the Hallowe'en Express — a fan-favorite train ride that winds along a ghoulish and surprising journey through Greenfield Village. Or indulge in seasonal dining packages like Hallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast, Eagle Tavern Harvest Supper, and new this year for guests 21 and older — All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44.
Join us for our 45th season of Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village ... if you dare.
2025 Ticket Prices*
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*10% discount available for seniors (62+); 25% off for youth (2-11); free for children under 2.
Standard parking is free for members; $9 for the public.
Tickets & Reservations
Due to high seasonal demand, we recommend purchasing tickets to Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village in advance. Tickets sell quickly each year.
- General admission tickets for Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village can be purchased online, on-site at any open ticketing location or by calling our Contact Center at 313.982.6001.
- Tickets for our special dining experiences — Hallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast, Eagle Tavern Harvest Supper, and All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44 — are available online and by phone. Dining tickets cannot be purchased on-site.
Ticket purchasers can join an online queue at 8:30 a.m. ET for first access to tickets starting at 9:00 a.m. ET on both the member and public on-sale dates.
Add-On Products
Hallowe'en Express Train Tickets: $5 per person (Free for children under 2)
Tickets for the Hallowe'en Express are an additional $5 per person (free for children under 2) with time slots available from 6:00-9:15 p.m. in 15-minute increments. Guests with 6:00 and 6:15 p.m. train times are able to access the village early beginning at 5:30 p.m. in order to arrive on time for their time slot. Several program elements and vignettes of the Hallowe'en Express will be new in 2025.
All train tickets are timed and depart from Smiths Creek Station. Please arrive at the station 15 minutes before your ticket time.
Walk-up Hallowe'en Express tickets can be purchased on-site if capacity is available.
NEW! Members-Only Eagle Lane Shuttle: $5 per person
Bypass traffic with a convenient new shuttle service that takes guests directly from the Shuttle Lot on Village Road into the heart of Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village — between Eagle Tavern, J. R. Jones General Store and the Village Green.
This convenient entry option is an additional $5 per person and available via advance purchase only online or via the Call Center.
Please note that this is a member-exclusive add-on. The Eagle Lane Shuttle is not available for our premium dining packages.
Limit of 25 tickets per member.
Your Experience Includes
- More than 50 costumed characters like the Grim Reaper, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and more
- Dramatic vignettes from The Wizard of Oz, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Tell-Tale Heart, Jack and the Beanstalk and more
- Imaginative storybook experiences from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Peter Pan
- Menlo Park screening of 1910 film Frankenstein with live character interactions
- Village-wide theming with special lighting and sound effects, including illuminated jack-o'-lantern paths
- Live music in Detroit Central Market and Town Hall
- Free Herschell-Spillman carousel rides
- Fall treats, hot beverages and craft beer available for purchase
- UPDATED in 2025! 1950/'60s Hallowe'en Hop at Town Hall with Werewolf DJ & Zombie Teenagers
Hallowe'en Dining Packages
Dining packages can be purchased only in advance online or by phone. Please note that dining packages cannot be purchased on-site. Walk-up reservations are not available.
Each ticket includes dining, taxes, general admission to Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village and a timed ticket to ride the Hallowe'en Express, plus early access to the event before the general public.
Hallowe’en Fairy Tale Feast in A Taste of History Restaurant
Dates: October 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 (One Seating Time)
Learn MoreEagle Tavern Harvest Supper
Dates: October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 (Two Seating Times)
Learn MoreNEW! All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44 (Ages 21+ Only)
Dates: October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 (One Seating Time)
Learn MoreBecome a Member and Save
The best way to experience Hallowe’en is as a member of The Henry Ford. Save 15% on event admission, then use your membership for free general admission to the museum and village all year long, plus free parking and other perks. Limit of 25 tickets per member.
FAQs
To learn more about The Henry Ford’s general daytime operations, venue information and safety procedures, please click here.- What time will tickets go on sale?
- Are guests allowed to wear costumes?
- Is there a timed entry?
- Where do I park?
- Where does the Hallowe’en Express depart?
- What if I arrive late for the Hallowe’en Express?
- Will the carousel be open?
- Will the playground be open?
- Is there a time limit for my visit?
- Will on-site restaurants be open?
- Do your restaurants accommodate dietary restrictions?
- Will on-site retail stores be open?
- Are wheelchairs available to rent?
- Does The Henry Ford offer refunds or exchanges in the event of rain?
- Do you offer ticket insurance?
- Are you affiliated with any ticket resellers?
- What time will tickets go on sale?
- Ticket purchasers can join an online queue at 8:30 a.m. ET for first access to tickets starting at 9:00 a.m. ET on both the member and public on-sale dates.
Members, we recommend testing your member login and password information before the start of the presale for the fastest and most convenient purchase process.
Please also ensure that your membership is valid through the date you are planning to visit Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village. - Are guests allowed to wear costumes?
- Of course! Costumes are a fun way to celebrate the season; however, swords, sharp instruments and other weapons, real or imagined, are not allowed.
- Is there a timed entry?
Each of our premium dining packages include early access to Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village that varies by experience.
Guests with 6:00 and 6:15 p.m. Hallowe'en Express tickets are able to access the village early beginning at 5:30 p.m. in order to arrive on time for their time slot.
Otherwise, all other guests can arrive anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Please note that the event ends at 10:00 p.m.
- Where do I park?
Standard parking is available in the West Lot off Oakwood Boulevard and adjacent to the Museum Welcome Center, as well as the East Lot off Village Road.
New in 2025, we're offering a convenient members-only shuttle service that takes guests directly from the Shuttle Lot on Village Road into the heart of Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village — between Eagle Tavern, J. R. Jones General Store and the Village Green. Shuttle tickets are an additional $5 per person and available via advance purchase only online or via Call Center.
- Where does the Hallowe’en Express depart?
The Hallowe’en Express departs from Smiths Creek Station. Please reference this map of Greenfield Village for exact location details.
Walking time from The Henry Ford's parking lots to Smiths Creek Station is roughly 30 minutes. Please arrive at the station 15 minutes before your scheduled ticket time.
Guests with 6:00 and 6:15 p.m. Hallowe'en Express tickets are able to access the village early beginning at 5:30 p.m. in order to arrive on time for their time slot.
- What if I arrive late for the Hallowe’en Express?
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. We will do our best to accommodate guests who miss the train, but this cannot be guaranteed since this experience is often at full capacity for each time slot.
- Will the carousel be open?
- Yes, the carousel will be open all evening and is free to all guests.
- Will the playground be open?
- Yes, the playground will be open until dark.
- Is there a time limit for my visit?
- There is no time limit for your visit. We encourage guests to take advantage of all Hallowe’en has to offer.
- Will on-site restaurants be open?
- Several full-scale restaurants will be open in addition to pop-up dining experiences:
- Stand 44: 6:00-9:45 p.m.
- A Taste of History: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Frozen Custard: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Sir John Bennett Sweet Shop: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Carousel Concessions: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Covered Bridge Concessions: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Tickets to our reservation-based dining packages — Hallowe'en Fairy Tale Feast, Eagle Tavern Harvest Supper and All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44 — will also be available for advance purchase online or via phone.
- Do your restaurants accommodate dietary restrictions?
- The Henry Ford Culinary, Catering and Food Service teams work very hard to ensure that there is a wide variety of seasonal food offerings for vegan, gluten-free and allergen-sensitive guests.
Please be aware that our facilities are not food allergen- or gluten-free. Our food may contain or encounter common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle foods that contain potential allergens, cross contamination may occur. For additional questions or information about food allergies and dietary needs during your visit, please email us at accessibility@thehenryford.org or call 313.982.6001. - Will on-site retail stores be open?
- Yes, the Greenfield Village and Liberty Craftworks stores will be open, along with pop-up retail shops in Detroit Central Market.
- Are wheelchairs available to rent?
- Yes, wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional accessibility information, please click here.
- Does The Henry Ford offer refunds or exchanges in the event of rain?
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village is held rain or shine and will be canceled only in the case of severe or dangerous weather; no refunds or exchanges will be given due to inclement weather. Dangerous conditions are determined by The Henry Ford in cooperation with local emergency services.
Please note that certain program elements may be suspended during the event in the case of lightning or other severe weather conditions.
- Do you offer ticket insurance?
Yes, we offer FanShield Ticket Protection by Protecht.
You can add FanShield Ticket Protection to your online ticket purchase for a small fee. FanShield covers ticket losses due to illness, injury, work travel, military service, transportation issues and more.
NOTE: FanShield Ticket Protection does not cover the cost of missed events due to inclement weather. Extreme/dangerous weather conditions that prevent you from traveling to the event may be covered depending on your individual case. Please read the full policy issued to you from FanShield Ticket Protection by Protecht upon booking. Learn More
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- Are you affiliated with any ticket resellers?
The Henry Ford is not affiliated with any ticket resellers like Ticketmaster or StubHub. We do not recommend purchasing tickets from anyone or any organization other than The Henry Ford and cannot guarantee the authenticity of any tickets purchased externally.
For fraud protection tips or to report suspicious ticket sales activity, visit this link to the State of Michigan Consumer Protection website.
Downloads
- Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village Program 2025 (PDF)
- Hallowe'en Helpful Tips and Accessibility Information (PDF)
Supporting Sponsors:
Eagle Tavern Harvest Supper
October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 | Friday & Saturday — 5:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Two seatings available) | Sunday — 5:00-7:00 p.m. (One seating available)
Join us for an evening of 19th-century Hallowe'en fun inside our famed Eagle Tavern. Visitors from the past will fill your evening with music and harvest games. Stroll down a path illuminated with hundreds of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns and revel in the sights and sounds of Hallowe'en.
Eagle Tavern Harvest Supper
October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 | Friday & Saturday — 5:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Two seatings available) | Sunday — 5:00-7:00 p.m. (One seating available)
Hallowe’en Fairy Tale Feast
October 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Seating begins at 3:45 p.m.)
Climb aboard a horse-drawn wagon ride to a Hallowe’en-themed supper with storybook characters, festive music and activities for kids. Then step outside for a special path through Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village.
Hallowe’en Fairy Tale Feast
October 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Seating begins at 3:45 p.m.)
All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44
October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
As the lanterns glow and twilight settles, join us for an all-new adult (21 years & older) experience during Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village — All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44.
All Hallows Dinner at Stand 44
October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
