July 1-Dec 31: America: 250 Years in the Making
As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, The Henry Ford offers 250 acres of special programming, new exhibitions, exciting events and more to highlight the history of American innovation. The yearlong series explores how creativity and ingenuity have sparked change across centuries of American life and how they continue to shape the future we all share.
July 1-Jan 18: Handmade: The Crafting of America
Discover the story of American craftsmanship in Handmade: The Crafting of America. From practical beginnings to bold, modern expressions, this exhibition traces the evolution of craft and celebrates human creativity. Each artifact — some shown publicly for the first time — reveals a narrative of resilience, resourcefulness and entrepreneurial spirit.
July 1-Sep 13: Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies
Drawing exclusively from The Henry Ford's collections, Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies explores the deep connections between textiles and our shared history. Through five enduring American values — liberty, practicality, inventiveness, abundance and individualism — this exhibition reveals how fabric shapes who we are as a people and a nation, presented as part of The Henry Ford's America: 250 Years in the Making commemoration.
July 9-26: Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation
July 17-18: Yacht Rock Detroit
After a sold-out inaugural year, Yacht Rock Detroit returns July 17–18, 2026 for its second annual waterfront music festival at Detroit’s legendary Roostertail. The two-day celebration will feature an all-star lineup of smooth rock legends, including Three Dog Night, Ambrosia, Pablo Cruise, Yacht Rock Revue, Peter Beckett, Walter Egan, Elliot Lurie, and John Ford Coley, along with special performances from regional talent and tribute favorites.
Detroit After Hours
When the sun goes down, Detroit lights up with energy and vibes. Whether you're in the mood for live music in a cozy jazz lounge, craft cocktails in a stylish speakeasy, or dancing the night away at a downtown club, the city offers something for every night owl. Catch a comedy show, take in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or explore late-night eats at one of Detroit's many food spots that stay open well past midnight. Whatever your scene, the D doesn’t sleep early.
🪩 July 17: On the Patio: The Cookout Part 2
🪩 July 17: NO SIGNAL: An Underground Experience
🪩 July 18: GIMME GIMME DISCO FEST
July 17-19: Thunder Over Michigan
THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN™ is excited for our 2026 Air Show July 17th thru July 19th! Join us for a family-friendly experience ! Walk around and enjoy the static display, a chance to meet with pilots and crew, KidZone, and more!
July 18: 7th Annual Detroit Abloom Vegan Fest
Our 7th annual Detroit Abloom Vegan Fest celebrates plant-based eating while promoting small, local entrepreneurs. If you are new to a plant-based way of life or interested in learning more, come and explore and chat with vendors. We will have information tables with a number of experienced experts to help you.
July 18: People Mover Tour - A Legendary Taste of Detroit
Delicious Detroit Food Tours Presents: People Mover Tour – A Legendary Taste of Detroit! All aboard Detroit’s tastiest ride! This elevated food adventure takes you above the streets and straight into the soul of the city, where legendary eats, local rivalries, and fun history collide. No traffic, no parking—just pure Detroit deliciousness.
July 19: 9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books
Our 9th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature vendors selling......you guessed it......BOOKS!
Vendors will also be selling vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more!
July 19: Detroit in Context Downtown Walking Tour
Detroit has tons of amazing assets but also faces many challenges. One thing is for sure there is so much more to the city than the headlines and stereotypes portray. On this walking tour, our expert guide will provide insights and put things in context as they take you around the downtown and throughout the decades in order to help locals and visitors understand how Detroit’s history shaped where we are today, what’s happening now and how we can become a model for what a 21st century equitable city should look like.
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