Day Out With Thomas

Hop aboard a bubbly train ride adventure in Greenfield Village.

Special Event at Greenfield Village®

  • May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19
  • Time: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Ticketholders purchasing the 9:00 a.m. train experience receive exclusive early entry.)
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Peep, peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into The Henry Ford for three weekends with a bubbly new spin — introducing Day Out With Thomas™: The Bubble Tour!

Hop aboard an interactive train ride on Thomas, say hello to Sir Topham Hatt™ and get poppin' with special activities in the Bubble Zone. Experience wide-eyed, memory-making moments on a springtime adventure in Greenfield Village, including storytelling, play areas, lawn games, photo ops, bubble-blowing zones, live music and more. This celebration of bubbles is not to be missed.

Since Thomas the Tank Engine™ left the depot more than 60 years ago, Thomas & Friends™ has chugged into the hearts of preschoolers and grownups worldwide. Based on “The Railway Series” of classic stories, Thomas & Friends™ is a rite of passage that inspires childlike imagination while teaching lessons of friendship, exploration and cooperation.

Admission to Day Out With Thomas™ includes a timed ticket to ride Thomas the Tank Engine™ and themed programming for your littlest engineer — plus, all-day access to Greenfield Village for over 80 acres of inspiration.

Returning for 2024, we're offering a 9:00 a.m. early-access ticket to be the first to ride Thomas. Simply select the 9:00 a.m. ticket time during checkout for exclusive early entry to the event.


2024 Ticket Prices — Buy Online & Save

 Member**Public
General Admission (12+)$17.00 $52.00
Senior (62+) $17.00 $48.50
Youth (5-11) $17.00 $43.25
Children* (4 & Under) $17.00 $17.00
Price listed reflects online discount for Public Admission. Public Admission includes Day Out With Thomas™ programming, a timed ticket to ride Thomas the Tank Engine™, all-day access to Greenfield Village and more. Parking is $9 per vehicle for nonmembers and free for members.

* All children age 1 and older must purchase a ticket to this event.

** Members always receive free general admission to Greenfield Village. Listed ticket price is the cost to ride Thomas the Tank Engine. Members can purchase additional general admission and Day Out With Thomas tickets outside of their membership level at a discounted rate.


Tickets and Reservations

Due to high demand, we recommend purchasing tickets to Day Out With Thomas™ and Railroader’s Brunch in advance online. Tickets sell quickly each year.

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.


Your experience includes

  • Timed Train Ticket on Thomas the Tank Engine™
  • Meeting with Sir Topham Hatt™
  • Bubble Zone Activities
  • Play Pod Temporary Tattoos
  • Storytelling
  • Live Music
  • Lawn Games
  • Magic Shows
  • Craft Activities
  • Photo Opportunities
  • Shopping and More

Railroader's Brunch Dining Experience

In 2024, we are offering our traditional Railroader’s Brunch at A Taste of History® Restaurant.

Due to limited capacity and high demand, we recommend booking your dining packages online in advance.

Each ticket includes dining, taxes, a timed 10:30 a.m. ticket on Thomas the Tank Engine™, Day Out With Thomas™ programming and all-day access to Greenfield Village.

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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 for 12 months, plus free parking and special perks starting the day you join.


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Railroader's Brunch Dining Package

May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 | 9:00-10:00 a.m.

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.

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Railroader's Brunch Dining Package

May 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19 | 9:00-10:00 a.m.

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.
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