🎃 Little Goblins
On Sale Dates
Friends of Ford House
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Public
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Little Goblins
Our Not-too-spooky, daytime Halloween Event for the Littles
Get ready for a spooktacular day at Ford House’s Little Goblins Halloween event, designed especially for your little goblins to enjoy in the daytime without the scares. This festive celebration is packed with fun activities for the whole family.
- Start your Little Goblins adventure at our Trick-or-Treat Trail, where your littles can collect treats as they make their way through our beautifully decorated grounds.
- Once their treat bags are full, head to the lawn games and straw maze for playful fun! Test your skills with classic lawn games and explore the twisty turns of our kid-friendly straw maze.
- Finally, hop aboard the Little Goblins Halloween Hayride, a delightful and haunt-free ride from the Main Residence to our cider & donuts tent, where you can enjoy delicious fall treats in a cozy, festive setting.
Little Goblins is a safe, fun-filled Halloween experience where magic and merriment await at every turn. Grab your costumes, bring your treat bags, and join us for a day of unforgettable Halloween fun!
What to Bring & What to Expect
- Bring your favorite trick-or-treat bag or bucket! (The first 1,000 children's tickets purchased receive a Little Goblins tote bag.)
- Follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail through the trees from the Playhouse up to the Main Residence.
- Enjoy lawn games, a straw maze short enough for little ones to see over, and a hay ride from the Main Residence back to the beginning.
- Shop our Cider & Donuts tent.
Map
Little Goblins Image Gallery
Guest Guide
Parking
- Park in the Lake Shore lot across the street from Ford House. It opens at 10:30 a.m.
- Police crossing guards and Ford House staff will help you cross the street safely until 4:15 p.m.. Please listen to their directions.
- Guests with an accessible parking placard may park in the designated Accessible Parking area located in the Lake Shore Lot.
- If you have dining reservations at The Continental before this event, you may also enter through the North Gate.
- Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your entry time. Guests with 3 p.m. entry should arrive promptly to enjoy the full experience before 4 p.m.
Enjoying Little Goblins
- Your adventure begins to your right after entering the Main Gate, heading toward the Playhouse.
- Halloween treats are for children who have purchased a ticket.
- After the hayride, adults and children can pick up their cider and donuts.
- Strollers and hand-pulled wagons are welcome, but you will be traversing varied terrain, including gravel.
- Shuttles are not available for this event.
Other Helpful Info
- Small bites, soft drinks, beer and wine, etc. will be available to buy starting at 11 a.m.
- We kindly ask that you do not bring your own alcohol, as it is not permitted under our license.
- Dogs are not allowed during Little Goblins except in the case of an ADA-compliant service dog,
- Children must always stay with an adult, ensuring that they stay seated, do not climb trees, and stay off the berm at the water’s edge. Guests who are not in compliance will be asked to leave the estate.
- Once the event ends, please quickly cross back to the parking lot so everyone can safely reach their vehicles.
Weather
- We expect the weather to cooperate but encourage you to bring weather-appropriate gear as this event will take place rain or shine.
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Last entry: 3:00 pm
ADMISSIONS
- Friend Adult: $5
- Friend Child (age 3-17): $15
- Public Adult: $8
- Public Child (age 3-17): $20
- Child (age 0-2): Free
- Friend Adult: $5
- Friend Child (age 3-12): $15
- Public Adult: $8
- Public Child (age 3-12): $20
- Child (age 0-2): Free
Refund Policy
All ticket sales, memberships, and other purchases are non-refundable. Refunds will only be issued if Ford House closes or cancels an event. In such cases, guests with tickets or reservations will be notified.
Accessibility
At Ford House, we are committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy our events. If you have any questions or need additional information about accessibility before booking your tickets, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Enhance your visit!
Enhance your experience by becoming a Friend of Ford House where you’ll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on tickets, dining, and shopping, all while supporting this historic estate. Or reserve a table at The Continental for a perfect lunch or dinner before the event. And review Ford House rules and policies to make the most of your visit.
