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Kids Activities
Preschool
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Tinkering for Tots
Second Monday of each Month (May - September) | 10am - noon
Imagine, create, iterate. Set little minds and hands in motion second Mondays, with playful learning and storytelling.
Tinkering for Tots
Second Monday of each Month (May - September) | 10am - noon
Day Out With Thomas™
April 29-30, May 6-7, 13-14, 2017
During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy six days of 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™
April 29-30, May 6-7, 13-14, 2017
Greenfield Village
All Abilities Playground
Built specially for children of all abilities, our playground includes real historical objects, including a 20-foot long boiler tunnel and 1931 Model AA truck.
Elementary
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Experiment with History
April 3 - September 4, 2017 (Monday - Friday) | 10:30am & 1pm
Enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) investigation through the eyes of past innovators.
Experiment with History
April 3 - September 4, 2017 (Monday - Friday) | 10:30am & 1pm
Maker Faire® Detroit
July 29-30, 2017 | 9:30am - 6pm
Join us for one of the most unusual and mind-boggling events to ever find a home in Detroit, a place where the DIY mindset can run wild. Hundreds of exhibiting makers participate annually, offering dozens of demonstrations and hands-on workshops for all ages.
Maker Faire® Detroit
July 29-30, 2017 | 9:30am - 6pm
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
October 13 - 15, 19-22 and 26-29, 2017
Join us for a spooktacular Hallowe'en event featuring a mile-long, curving path illuminated by hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, costumed characters, dancing skeletons, and much more. A kid-friendly, nightmare-free Hallowe'en gathering.
Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village
October 13 - 15, 19-22 and 26-29, 2017
Greenfield Village
Historic Rides & Games
Hop aboard a train pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives or take a Model T ride around the Village. From an historic carousel to historic base ball, there’s fun for kids of all ages.
Teens
Take it Forward
Maker Faire® Detroit
July 29-30, 2017 | 9:30am - 6pm
Join us for one of the most unusual and mind-boggling events to ever find a home in Detroit, a place where the DIY mindset can run wild. Hundreds of exhibiting makers participate annually, offering dozens of demonstrations and hands-on workshops for all ages.
Maker Faire® Detroit
July 29-30, 2017 | 9:30am - 6pm
Annual Membership
Join The Henry Ford for the most cost-effective way to enjoy multiple events.