Railroader's Brunch Dining Package
Special Event at Greenfield Village®
- May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2025
- Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Location: A Taste of History®
Start your magical visit to Day Out With Thomas™ with a fun-filled Railroader's Brunch at A Taste of History Restaurant in Greenfield Village.
Featuring a kid-friendly menu of Bananas Foster French toast, Belgian waffles with assorted toppings, Florentine mushroom frittatas, scrambled eggs, yogurt parfaits, assorted pastries, fresh fruit and more. It’s a fun, filling and convenient beginning to your day in Greenfield Village with Thomas & Friends™. Enjoy music by the Picks & Sticks Stringband along with railroad-themed storytelling and a visit from Sir Topham Hatt™.
Your ticket includes brunch at A Taste of History, VIP parking in Eagle Lot, admission to Greenfield Village for the entire day, Day Out With Thomas™ programming and a special 10:30 a.m. ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine™. After brunch, guests will be escorted to Smiths Creek Depot for their timed train experience.
2024 Ticket Prices
| Member | Public | |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission (12+) | $42.00 | $75.00 |
| Senior (62+) | $42.00 | $71.75 |
| Youth (5-11) | $42.00 | $66.75 |
| Children (1-4) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Children (Under 1) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Admission includes brunch at A Taste of History, VIP parking in Eagle Lot, admission to Greenfield Village for the entire day, Day Out With Thomas™ programming and a special 10:30 a.m. train ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine™.
Tickets to Railroader’s Brunch will be available to purchase online. All guests within a single purchase will be seated together. Food allergies, dietary restrictions, highchair requests and additional seating requirements can be made online during the ticket purchase process.
Your experience includes
- VIP Parking in Eagle Lot
- 9:00 a.m. Brunch in A Taste of History
- 10:30 a.m. Timed Train Ticket for Thomas the Tank Engine™
- Visit with Sir Topham Hatt™
- All-Day Access to Greenfield Village
- Live Music
Become a Member and Save
The best way to experience Day Out With Thomas in Greenfield Village is as a member of The Henry Ford. Save on event admission, then use your membership for free general admission to the museum and village all year, plus free parking and special perks.
FAQs
- What time will tickets go on sale?
- Is there a guest-per-table requirement/limit?
- Can the dining packages accommodate my dietary restriction?
- Can I request a highchair?
- How many VIP parking passes come with my reservation?
- Where is Eagle Lot/VIP parking/?
- What time does Eagle Gate open for VIP parking in Eagle Lot?
- What time should I arrive for brunch?
- What if we arrive late for brunch?
- How do I make changes to my purchase?
- What time will tickets go on sale?
- Ticket purchasers can join an online queue at 8:00 a.m. EDT for first access to tickets starting at 9:00 a.m. EDT on both member and public on-sale dates.
Members, we recommend testing your member login and password information before the start of the presale for the fastest and most convenient purchase process. Please also ensure that your membership is valid through the date you are planning to visit Day Out With Thomas™. - Is there a guest-per-table requirement/limit?
- Seating is flexible at A Taste of History due to multiple-size tables. If tickets are purchased together, your group will be seated at the same table or adjoining tables for larger groups. Seating requests between parties will be accommodated based on availability. Please make note of additional seating requests during the online purchase process.
- Can the dining packages accommodate my dietary restriction?
- We can accommodate most dietary requirements, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian substitutes.
Please be aware that our facilities are not food allergen- or gluten-free. Our food may contain or encounter common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, cross-contamination may occur. For additional questions or information about food allergies and dietary needs during your visit, please email us at accessibility@thehenryford.org or call 313.982.6001. - Can I request a highchair?
- All tickets/seats for children 5 and under will automatically come with a highchair or booster seat.
- How many VIP parking passes come with my reservation?
- Each Railroader’s Brunch reservation comes with 1 VIP parking pass to park in Eagle Lot. We recommend carpooling or alternate parking arrangements for additional vehicles. Regrettably, we cannot provide more parking passes.
- Where is Eagle Lot/VIP parking/?
- Please use the attached map and be sure to have your parking passes ready upon arrival.
Eagle Tavern/VIP Parking Map - What time does Eagle Gate open for VIP parking in Eagle Lot?
- Eagle Gate will be open beginning at 8:45 a.m. for all Railroader’s Brunch ticketholders.
- What time should I arrive for brunch?
- Please arrive at A Taste of History Restaurant at 9:00 a.m. to begin your seating. Brunch will begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. and end promptly at 10:00 a.m.
- What if we arrive late for brunch?
- Please try to be on time. If you are late, you can be seated up to 15 minutes after service begins. The dining event will still end at the designated time.
- How do I make changes to my purchase?
- All dining packages are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable. If you would like to add guests to your reservation, please make a separate dining purchase and note that you have an existing reservation, including the reservation number. If you believe you have made an error during the purchase process, please notify our Contact Center within 24 hours of your purchase.
Day Out With Thomas™
May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9:00 a.m. train experience receive exclusive early entry.)
During Thomas’ annual visit to Greenfield Village, enjoy family fun and entertainment. Ride Thomas around the village and meet Sir Topham Hatt™ face-to-face. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Day Out With Thomas™
May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9:00 a.m. train experience receive exclusive early entry.)
