June 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.
June 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.
June 1- July 23: 2026 Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour
Nintendo is bringing an aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to Auburn Hills at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium this month! From May 7 – July 23, visitors and fans can experience the variety of aquatic life and enjoy themed activities.
June 12-14: Greenfield Village Block Party: Welcoming the Jackson Home to the Neighborhood
We invite you to the Greenfield Village Block Party, a joyous celebration of community, courage and culture featuring special programs, Southern-inspired food, musical performances, a Black-owned business market and more as we welcome the Jackson Home to the Greenfield Village neighborhood.
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.
🪩 June 12: A Big A** Party
🪩 June 13: PRIDE AT TV: TOP2BTTM x CLUB COI
🪩 June 13: Dusk to Dawn
🪩 June 13: FAMILY Pride 2026
🪩June 14: Vinyl Brunch at The Apparatus Room
June 13: Wazzup Detroit! - Distinctively Detroit Tours
Wazzup, Detroit! If you grew up laughing with Martin, this tour is your love letter to the city, the culture, and the comedy that made it legendary. Martin and his crew are ready to show you their Detroit—no cheap seats, no boring lectures, and definitely no hush-your-mouth moments.
June 13: Hudson’s: The Store that Bankrolled an Automaker
Bruce Kopytek, author of Hudson’s: Detroit’s World-Famous Department Store, will explore the history of Hudson’s from its inception in 1881 through the Piquette era and beyond, as well as touch on the memorable and performance-oriented Hudson automobiles and Hudson Motor Car Company.
June 13: Historic Base Ball
Step into a 19th-century summer — when the game was known as “base ball” — as one of the early official rule books comes to life in Greenfield Village. Join in as players parade down Main Street each Saturday before they take the field with the uniforms, equipment and umpiring used in 1867. Cheer on the action alongside live brass music and the whistle of a passing steam locomotive. Root for Greenfield Village’s two teams, the Lah-De-Dahs and the National Base Ball Club, as they take on rival clubs from across the Midwest.
June 13: Make-A-Wish Michigan's Rally for Wishes
Join the Make-A-Wish Michigan Leadership Advisory Council for the inaugural Rally for Wishes—an exclusive event dedicated to transforming the lives of children with critical illnesses. Set inside Paddle + Par, Rally for Wishes brings together sport, social energy, and philanthropy under one roof. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Michigan and will help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
June 13: GameSymphonic with Eímear Noone and the Detroit Opera Orchestra
Game Symphonic is a captivating live concert experience that blends powerful orchestral music with the emotional worlds of the games you love. Step into the universe of your favorite games as Eimear Noone, the award-winning composer and conductor behind some of the worlds most celebrated game scores, leads a full symphony orchestra through the music of Zelda, World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Diablo, and more.
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