Holiday Nights

Treat your family to a holiday feast in Eagle Tavern. The proprietors of this 1850s stagecoach stop will delight your palate with an authentic holiday meal served by presenters in period attire and enhanced by seasonal decor and live music.

The menu includes a selection of cold meats and cheeses, squash soup (vg, gf), freshly baked bread with jam and butter, chicken (gf, df), pork (gf, df), red wine cabbage (gf, df), roasted beef with brown gravy (gf, df), roasted potatoes (gf, v), and orange pudding with brandy. Full vegan and gluten-free meals are available upon request in the online purchase process.

2023 Dining Packages

Admission to Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, plus dinner, tax and VIP parking in Eagle Lot, is included with your Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern experience.

We are pleased to reintroduce tickets for Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern for parties of any size in 2023. Food allergies, dietary restrictions and seating requests can be noted during the online purchase process. Please read below for more information.

Tickets and Reservations

We are pleased to reintroduce tickets for Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern for parties of any size in 2023.

Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern is hosted in a historic venue featuring communal tables and family-style meal service with shared entree and appetizer dishes. To best uphold a historically accurate, engaging and festive atmosphere — while serving as many guests as possible for this popular experience — the following reservation policy is in place:

• Reservations for 6 guests or fewer will share a table with other guests and enjoy a shared family-style meal across parties. Private tables are not available for parties of 6 guests or fewer.
• Reservations for 7-9 guests will be seated at the same table if purchased in the same reservation.
• Larger parties of 9 or more can be seated at adjacent tables based on availability.

Tickets are available to purchase online. Food allergies, dietary restrictions and seating requests can be added during the online purchase process, but please note that all seating requests cannot be guaranteed.

Your Experience Includes:

• Early access and VIP parking in Eagle Lot 
• Seasonally inspired traditional holiday dinner 
• Strolling and interactive period musicians and a group activity
  

Become a Member and Save

The best way to experience Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is as a member of The Henry Ford. Save 15% on event admission, then use your membership for free admission to the museum and village all year long, plus free parking and special perks.

Limit of 25 tickets per membership.

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Downloads:

• 2023 Menu

• What time will tickets go on sale?
• Is there a guest-per-table requirement/limit for Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern?
• Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
• Can I request a highchair?
• How many VIP parking passes come with my reservation?
• Where is Eagle Lot/VIP parking?
• What time does Eagle Gate open for VIP parking in Eagle Lot?
• What time should I arrive for my dinner?
• What if we arrive late for our scheduled dinner?
• How do I make changes to my purchase?

What time will tickets go on sale?

Ticket purchasers can join an online queue at 8:00 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 Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village.

Is there a guest-per-table requirement/limit for Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern?

Tickets for Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern are available for parties of any size in 2023.

Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern is hosted in a historic venue featuring communal tables and family-style meal service with shared entree and appetizer dishes. To best uphold a historically accurate, engaging and festive atmosphere — while serving as many guests as possible for this popular experience — the following reservation policy is in place:

• Reservations for 6 guests or fewer will share a table with other guests and enjoy a shared family-style meal across parties. Private tables are not available for parties of 6 guests or fewer.
• Reservations for 7-9 guests will be seated at the same table if purchased in the same reservation.
• Larger parties of 9 or more can be seated at adjacent tables based on availability.

Tickets are available to purchase online. Food allergies, dietary restrictions and seating requests can be added during the online purchase process.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We can accommodate most dietary requirements, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. Please see the menu and make sure to note dietary restrictions in the designated boxes while you are purchasing the tickets online.

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 the 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.

Can I request a highchair?

All tickets/seats for children 4 and under will automatically come with a highchair.

How many VIP parking passes come with my reservation?

Each Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern dinner reservation comes with 1 VIP parking pass to park in Eagle Lot.

Please reference the attached map for Eagle Lot’s location.

Where is Eagle Lot/VIP parking/?

Please use the attached map and be sure to have your parking passes ready upon arrival.

What time does Eagle Gate open for VIP parking in Eagle Lot?

For Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern, Eagle Gate will be open beginning at 4:30 p.m. for 5:00 p.m. ticketholders and 6:00 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. ticketholders. Please note that Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village ends at 10:00 p.m.

What time should I arrive for my dinner?

Seating for each dinner service will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., depending on your selected time. Dinner will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., respectively.

What if we arrive late for our scheduled dinner?

Please try to be on time; dinner will begin promptly at either 5:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m., depending on your selected seating time. If you are late, dining will still end at the designated time.

How do I make changes to my purchase?

All dining packages are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable.  If you would like to add guests to your reservation, please make a separate dining purchase and note that you have an existing reservation, including the reservation number. If you believe you have made an error during the purchase process, please notify our Contact Center within 24 hours of your purchase.