Holiday Nights

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Experience holiday magic during Supper with Santa at A Taste of History® Restaurant for a festive dinner that’s perfect for families with young children. This holiday feast has something for the whole family, plus a special visit with Santa himself.  

Returning from 2019: Guests will begin their evening with a magical horse-drawn carriage ride from the Greenfield Village entrance to A Taste of History Restaurant. Wagon rides run from 4:30-5:00 p.m.

Returning from 2022: Programming during December 26-28 event dates will be modified and feature a visit from Santa before he embarks on a well-deserved tropical vacation.

Menu includes rolls with butter, dressed greens (gf, vg), carved turkey breast with cranberry relish (gf, df), carved Dearborn ham with maple mustard (gf, df), chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese (v), mashed potatoes and turkey gravy (gf), cornbread stuffing (v), buttered carrots (vg), green beans and caramelized onions (gf, df), apple cranberry cobbler (v) and Christmas cookies. 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 a horse-drawn carriage ride are included with your Supper with Santa experience.

Tickets to Supper with Santa are available to purchase online. All guests within a single purchase will be seated together. Food allergies, dietary restrictions and requests to be seated next to a specific party can be noted during the online purchase process.   

Your Experience Includes:

• Horse-drawn carriage ride to A Taste of History
• Seasonally inspired traditional holiday dinner
• Activities with Santa
• Live music and themed giveaway craft bags 
  

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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• 2023 Menu

• What time will tickets go on sale?
• Is there a guest-per-table requirement/limit for Supper with Santa in A Taste of History?
• Can the dining packages accommodate my dietary restriction?
• Can I request a highchair?
• Where do I park?
• When and from where does the horse-drawn carriage depart?
• What time do the village gates open for Supper with Santa guests?
• What time does dinner begin?
• 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 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 Supper with Santa in A Taste of History?

Seating is flexible at A Taste of History due to multiple-size tables. If tickets are purchased together, your group will be seated at the same table or adjoining tables for larger groups. Seating requests between parties will be accommodated based on availability. Please make note of additional seating requests during the online purchase process.

Can the dining packages accommodate my dietary restriction?

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.

Where do I park?

Parking is available in the Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation lots.

When and from where does the horse-drawn carriage depart?

We’re excited to bring back horse-drawn carriage rides for Supper with Santa guests, a returning programming element from 2019.

All carriages depart from the Greenfield Village entrance and will take guests directly to their seating at A Taste of History. Carriage rides begin at 4:30 p.m. and are available through 5:00 p.m.

What time do the village gates open for Supper with Santa guests?

The village gates open at 4:30 p.m. for all Supper with Santa guests to begin their horse-drawn carriage ride.

What time does dinner begin?

Seating begins at 5:00 p.m. with dinner beginning promptly at 5:15 p.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. Horse-drawn wagon rides operate through 5:00 p.m. to ensure that all guests arrive on time.

What if we arrive late for our scheduled dinner?

Please try to be on time; dinner begins promptly at 5:15 p.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m.

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.