Historic lakefront stone manor illuminated with starry holiday lights at Ford House
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Home for the Holidays at Ford House

Through Dec 27Nov 27 – Dec 27 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Select nights Nov 27 – Dec 27, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, and select Sundays Nov 27–28; Dec 4–5, 11–12, 18–20, 26–27); 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House1100 Lakeshore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 · 12.2 mi approx. from DetroitDirections

All ages (children 2 and under free; scenic outdoor light walk along Lake St. Clair plus historic estate exploration)

From $24Adults $24; Children (3–17) $12; Children 2 & under free; Ford House members $18 adults / $10 kids. Advance online purchase required.

About this adventure

Perched on the shores of Lake St. Clair, the historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford invites families to experience Home for the Holidays, an evening celebration combining an outdoor illuminated trail with self-guided exploration of the historic Cotswold-style stone mansion. Guests meander along winding, lantern-lit lakeside paths under century-old trees wrapped in thousands of shimmering white lights. Inside the mansion, vintage holiday decor, historic family ornaments, and roaring stone fireplaces evoke the warmth of 1930s family Christmases. Children can write letters to Santa in the Visitor Center, take keepsake family photos, and enjoy warm cider and holiday cookies. Wide paved estate pathways accommodate strollers comfortably, and advance online tickets are required.

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