🎵 Outdoor Summer Concert: Dancing Queen – An ABBA Salute

Kick off Ford House’s 2025 Outdoor Summer Concert series with a spectacular night featuring Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute! Get ready for an energetic evening as the hits of ABBA fill the air, bringing the magic of one of the world’s most beloved bands to life. From “Mamma Mia” to “Dancing Queen,” this tribute band will have you singing and dancing along under the stars.

Jul 18

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Terrace at the Main Residence

1100 Lake Shore Road

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🧘🏻‍♀️ PilatesRepeating Event

Our expert instructors will guide you through dynamic workouts designed to strengthen, tone, and increase flexibility. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our classes cater to all levels.

Jul 22

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grounds

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🎭 Shakespeare Stroll with Grosse Pointe Theatre

Experience the magic of Shakespeare like never before with the Shakespeare Stroll, co-produced by Grosse Pointe Theatre and Ford House.

Aug 07

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Grounds

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🎵 Outdoor Summer Concert: Michigan Philharmonic “On Broadway”

Get ready for a sensational night of live vocals and orchestral brilliance at Ford House’s Michigan Philharmonic Outdoor Summer Concert – an unforgettable ode to Broadway under the stars!

Aug 15

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Terrace at the Main Residence

1100 Lake Shore Road

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Nonprofit Mixer

Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce presents Nonprofit Mixer Discover the heartbeat of your community at the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Mixer, an unparalleled opportunity awaiting you at Ford House. Join us in a celebration of unity and purpose as we bring together passionate representatives from many local nonprofits, converging under one roof to […]

Aug 21

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lake Shore Room (Visitors Center)

1100 Lake Shore Road

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Maker Studio: Natural Dyes

Discover the art of screen printing in this hands-on workshop led by Detroit-based textile designer Shayla Johnson of Scarlet Crane. You'll learn the basics of screen printing using resist paste and dip your designs into a prepared indigo vat to reveal beautiful, one-of-a-kind patterns. Each participant will leave with three custom-printed cotton tea towels—no experience necessary, and all materials provided.

Aug 23

Sold Out

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Grounds

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🍸 Cocktails with CollectionsRepeating Event

During this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour you will learn about some of Collections team's favorite pieces and the history around them.

Sep 04

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Visitor Center and Main Residence

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🎵 Outdoor Summer Concert: The Dave Hamilton Band

Ford House's summer concert series transforms the sprawling estate into a symphony of melodies under the open sky.

Sep 12

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Terrace at the Main Residence

1100 Lake Shore Road

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🔵 New Friends of Ford House Orientation

Get ready for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes orientation designed just for you. As a new Friend, you’re now part of a special community, and this event is your first step toward unlocking all the amazing benefits of your Friendship.

Sep 17

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Lake Shore Room (Visitors Center)

1100 Lake Shore Road

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🌙 Ford House After DarkRepeating Event

Step into the allure of Ford House after dark for an exclusive, intimate evening—limited to no more than four couples, with a maximum of eight guests per session. Begin with a private sunset dinner at The Continental, where you’ll enjoy a complimentary drink as day fades to night.

Sep 18

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Main Residence

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❓ Trivia NightRepeating Event

Get ready to show off your smarts! From history’s shortest Presidential term to the towering 6-foot-tall bird, it’s time to dive into trivia that’s as fun as it is challenging.

Oct 09

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Jensen Kahn Classrooms (Visitor Center)

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🔎 Murder Mystery PartyRepeating Event

Step into a scene straight out of a noir novel in the Lake Shore Room, where the view of Ford Cove is only matched by the intrigue of our murder mystery!

Oct 10

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Main Residence

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