Places to go
Things to do
The Henry Ford
Michigan痴 leading tourist attraction, located in the heart of Dearborn, offers a variety of year-round activities to nearly 1.6 million visitors each year. This indoor-outdoor American history entertainment complex includes the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, IMAX theater, the Benson Ford Research Center and Ford Rouge Factory tours. To view a current calendar of events, visit...
The Environmental Interpretive Center at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
The Environmental Interpretive Center, located on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, is open year-round to provide experiential environmental educational activities for all ages. The EIC is home to the River Rouge Bird Observatory and offers access to the Gateway Bicycle Path and foot trails to explore more than 275 acres of natural habitat including the Rouge River. To learn more...
Michael Berry Career Center
The Michael Berry Career Center is operated by the Dearborn Public School District and is a unique vocational career training center for high school students, grades 9-12. Opened in 2006 and located on the Dearborn Heights campus of Henry Ford Community College, the Center provides a wide variety of career programs in a flexible learning environment. These include health science, hospitality & tourism, information technology, drafting and design as well as core courses. To learn more...
Planetarium at Henry Ford Community College
Observe the stars at the Henry Ford Community College Planetarium located in the campus Science Building. Free seasonal shows are available and open to the public on Tuesday evenings throughout the year. For details...
Childrens Area of Henry Ford Centennial Library
View the world through a child's eyes when you visit the newly decorated Childrens Area of the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Try out the new tot computers located right across the bridge from an especially designed Tree House and puppet theatera great place for storytelling and plays! Or see the stars peeking through the canopy of leaves at the childrens reference desk. To learn more...
Padzieski Art Gallery
Located in the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, the Padzieski Art Gallery is home to a variety of exhibitions featuring local and regional artists. Admission to the public is free. For more information about exhibits and viewing hours, visit...
Arab American National Museum
Dearborn is home to the first museum in the world devoted to Arab history, culture and art and to the Arab American experience. Exhibits feature the Arab civilization and its contributions to science, medicine, mathematics and astronomy along with the history of immigration. For more information about museum hours, the gift shop, exhibits, cultural programs and more, visit...
Center for Exceptional Families, Oakwood Healthcare System
Unique to southeast Michigan, Oakwoods Center for Exceptional Families offers comprehensive, coordinated family-centered care for children with developmental and acquired disabilities and with chronic, complex disorders. Specialized staff and a multidisciplinary team are located at one site to address the medical and social support needs of each child in a single visit. For more details...
The Rouge River Gateway
The Rouge River Gateway is one of the most important natural and cultural assets of southeast Michigan. Dearborn is a leader among the communities helping to sustain the natural beauty and environment of the Rouge River and surrounding ecosystems. To learn more...
Arab American National Museum ﾐ Photographs of a Yemeni Community
On exhibit through August 16, 2009, are 30 photographs from the 1970s of a Yemeni community taken by Milton Rogovin, a social documentary photographer. The exhibit depicts old world traditions combined with contemporary American experiences in the small bustling steel town of Lackawanna, New York. For more information about this exhibit and others at the world famous Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, click here.
Henry Ford Community College
From concerts to job fairs to a special recognition luncheon for women, Henry Ford Community College offers a wide variety of educational and fun activities for students, families and the community-at-large. For more information, visit...
City of Dearborn's Senior Services Division
The City of Dearborn's Senior Services Division assures that you never have to be a couch potato in retirement. With plenty of year-round activities, Dearborn seniors can choose to participate in a variety of exercise classes, travel programs, card tournaments, support groups and receive health check-ups for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. For more information, visit...
Dearborn Community Arts Council
The Dearborn Community Arts Council provides a comprehensive calendar of local events and activities for all ages, including artist workshops & exhibits, theater & performing arts, musical concerts and much more. To find your favorite, visit...
Fairlane Town Center
This regional mall is a shopping and dining destination for millions of visitors year-round. A new PLAZA with a dedicated valet entrance and outdoor seating area, features P.F. Chang's China Bistro and BRAVO! Cucina Italiano. For a store and restaurant directory, visit...
Dearborn Animal Shelter
Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter invite you to include animals in your holiday planning and give a gift that keeps on giving. Give a gift certificate, make a donation, purchase holiday cards, a 2009 Detroit Lions Pet calendar, or select from a wide variety of pet friendly merchandise. Check out all these holiday gift ideas by clicking here.
Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC)
This spacious 78,000 sq. ft. facility features two NHL regulation hockey rinks and is home to the Dearborn Figure Skating Club, the Dearborn Hockey Association as well as a number of hockey leagues and teams for all ages. Public skating and lessons are also available along with party and banquet rentals. For more information and hours of operation, visit...
Performances at The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
A beautiful 1,200 seat professional theater is housed within Dearborn痴 Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, the largest municipally owned facility of its kind. The theater is host to a variety of special events throughout the year. To learn more about the theater and view the 2008-2009 professional season and other entertainment opportunities, visit...
Experience Dearborn
There's so much to experience in Dearborn! You can't possibly do it all in 24 hours. A recent Metro Mode article featured an action-packed "48 Hours in Dearborn." With so much to do, it's no surprise why so many people choose to make Dearborn their home! To find out how you can spend 48 hours in Dearborn, visit...
Friends of the Library
Do you have a passion for reading? While the Dearborn Public Library system offers a wide variety of media to check out, you may wish to build your personal collection. Friends of the Library - Dearborn holds a used book sale the first Wednesday of every month (except for January and September). Click here and mark your calendar.
Fifty-One O One Restaurant
Have a craving for the culinary arts? Dine at Henry Ford Community College's Fifty-One O One Restaurant for a tantalizing array of gourmet meals prepared by tomorrow's top chefs. For dining information and reservations, click here.
Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
The Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director/Conductor Kypros Markou, will kick off its 47th season on Friday, October 3, 2008 in the 1201-seat Michael A. Guido Theater of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Founded by local musicians and music educators to provide Dearborn with a community orchestra, the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra has led the region in creating outstanding concert series, providing scholarship opportunities for local musicians and gaining individual and corporate support. For more information about the upcoming season, visit...