Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village 2026: Dates & Tickets

Last updated: November 2026

Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village runs for 18 evenings in December 2026 in Dearborn, and several of the most popular nights are already sold out. If this Metro Detroit Christmas tradition is on your list, pick your date now.

Where: Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124
2026 dates: December 3-6, 10-13, 17-23 and 26-28
Hours: 6:30 to 10 p.m., with member entry at 6 p.m.
Tickets: $39 to $48 for the public, $33.25 to $40.75 for members
Parking: $10 for the public, free for members

I’ve been going to Holiday Nights for years, and it never gets old. There’s something magical about wandering through Greenfield Village at night during the holidays.

What Makes Holiday Nights Special

For Holiday Nights, The Henry Ford’s historic village in Wayne County stays open after dark, with lantern-lit streets, decorated homes and shops, carolers, and costumed presenters showing how Christmas looked in different eras. It’s a full evening, not a drive-through light display.

What I like most is how much your ticket covers. Ice skating with skate rental, carousel rides, Model T rides, and horse-drawn wagon rides are all included, so you aren’t paying again at every stop.

New for 2026 is the Dr. Sullivan and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home, decorated for Christmas 1965. The Henry Ford says it’s the first home in Greenfield Village to feature exterior Christmas lights.

Holiday Nights Tickets and Prices for 2026

Public tickets: $39 to $48, depending on the night
Member tickets: $33.25 to $40.75

Discounts apply to both:

• 10% off for seniors (62+)
• 25% off for youth (5-11)
• Free for children 4 and under

Parking is free for members and $10 for the public, in the West Lot off Oakwood Boulevard or the East Lot off Village Road.

This event sells out, and it’s happening early this year. As of November 11, general admission was already gone for December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 20. Weeknights and the dates after Christmas are your best bet. You can check what’s left and buy on The Henry Ford’s Holiday Nights ticket page.

Pro tip: Tickets are nonrefundable and can’t be exchanged, and the event goes on in rain or snow. Pick a date you can keep, and dress for the forecast.

Members-Only Eagle Lane Shuttle

Members can skip the walk in with a shuttle from the lot on Village Road to the middle of the village near Eagle Tavern, with a ride back to your car at the end of the night. It’s $5 per person and has to be bought in advance.

Top Things to Do at Holiday Nights

Free Activities (Included with Admission)

• Ice skating, with skate rental included
• Carousel rides, always a kid favorite
• Historic Model T rides through the village
• Horse-drawn wagon rides with live music
• Carolers and musicians throughout the village
• Artisan and holiday cooking demonstrations
• Fireworks finale and sing-along to end the night

Inside the Historic Buildings

Step inside the decorated homes and shops to see how Americans celebrated Christmas in different eras. Each one is set up for its own period, with presenters in period dress.

My personal favorite? The blacksmith shop. It’s always warm in there, and watching the demonstrations is fascinating. Perfect spot to thaw out on a cold Michigan night.

Holiday Dining Options

Three dinner packages are sold for Holiday Nights, and each one includes your admission to the event. They can only be booked online or by phone at 313-982-6001. There are no walk-ins.

I like to eat at Eagle Tavern when I go, and it’s the package I’d book first. It’s also the hardest to get.

Supper With Santa

When: 5 to 6 p.m., with horse-drawn wagon rides to dinner from 4:30 p.m.
Price: $84 to $93 for the public, $78.25 to $85.75 for members, $5 for children 4 and under
Best for: Families with young children

Dinner is a buffet at A Taste of History with carved turkey and ham, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and Christmas cookies, plus activities with Santa and live music. On December 26-28 the program changes a little, since Santa’s about to leave on vacation. Full details are on the Supper with Santa booking page.

Holiday Nights in Eagle Tavern

When: Two seatings, 5 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Price: $121 to $140 for the public, $115.25 to $132.75 for members, $5 for children 4 and under
Best for: Adults and families who want a sit-down historic dinner

The menu includes squash soup, chicken and dumplings, pork loin, roasted beef with gravy, and lemon cake, with period musicians strolling the room. Each booking also gets one VIP parking pass for the Eagle Lot. Dinner is served family-style at communal tables, so a party of seven or fewer will share a table with other guests.

Vegan and gluten-free meals are available on request. As of November 11, every 5 p.m. seating was sold out, and the 7:30 p.m. seating was only open on December 27 and 28. Check the Eagle Tavern dinner package page for what’s left.

Mummers’ Dinner at Stand 44

When: 5 to 6 p.m.
Price: $98 to $107 for the public, $92.25 to $99.75 for members
Ages: 21 and older only
Best for: Adults who’d rather have prime rib and a beer flight than a visit with Santa

Back for its second year, this buffet comes with a three-sample beer flight from Griffin Claw Brewing Company. December 5, 12 and 19 were sold out as of November 11, and the Mummers’ Dinner listing shows the remaining dates.

Walk-Up Dining

Didn’t get a dinner package? You’ll still eat. A Taste of History, Stand 44, Sir John Bennett Sweet Shop, The Lodge at Christie & Main, and concession stands by the carousel and the covered bridge are open through the evening.

The Fireworks Finale

The night ends with fireworks and a sing-along, and it’s worth staying for. Get something warm to drink and find your spot a few minutes ahead.

Accessibility at Holiday Nights

Wheelchairs are available to rent, first come, first served. Motorized scooters and children’s wagons aren’t rented, but you can bring your own. For anything specific, The Henry Ford takes accessibility questions at 313-982-6001.

Tips for Your Visit

• Dress warm. You’ll be outside for hours on a December night in Michigan.
• Come when it suits you. Entry isn’t timed, so you can arrive any time between 6:30 and 9:45 p.m.
• Stay to the end. The fireworks finale comes at the end of the night, and the event closes at 10 p.m.
• Book dining first. The dinner packages go before general admission does.
• Watch the weather. The event is canceled only for severe or dangerous conditions, and there are no weather refunds.

Holiday Greens & Tree Market

You can pick up a Christmas tree, a wreath, or fresh greens at the market by the Clocktower. It only runs through December 13 (November 27-30, December 3-6 and December 10-13), so go on one of the first two Holiday Nights weekends if you want to take a tree home.

Why Holiday Nights Should Be on Your List

People come back to this one year after year, and I’m one of them. It’s not cheap, especially once you add dinner, but for a full night out that covers the rides, the skating, and the fireworks, I think it’s worth it.

If your date is sold out, don’t give up on the season. My guide to Michigan Christmas has more ideas for a December night out.