Community Corner
Low-Cost Family Activities Highlight Dearborn Homecoming Festival
Families can buy carnival tickets online now to save money for weekend attractions at Ford Field Park.
Families looking to have a great time without breaking the bank can find plenty to do at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival this weekend.
From carnival rides and children’s games, to wacky contests and live entertainment, there's plenty to keep mom, dad and the kids occupied.
More than 20 carnival rides will be available from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 2-4 at Ford Field Park.
Wade Shows Inc., the carnival operator, is offering a three-day mega pass for unlimited rides for $40 plus a $1 service fee if purchased in advance by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 1. Visit www.cityofdearborn.org to purchase the pass in advance.
Also online again for advanced purchases is the popular all-day wristbands, which cost $13, plus a $1 service fee if purchased through 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 1 at www.cityofdearborn.org.
The wristbands allow one day ridership of all carnival attractions and can be used on any one day, Friday through Sunday.
Wristbands can also be purchased on site during the carnival and cost $15 for a half-day band (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) and $20 for a full day band (11 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.)
A $10 companion wristband is also available for parents and guardians to ride with their children (restrictions apply).
Individual tickets are also available for purchase onsite at Homecoming for $1.25, 20 tickets for $20, and 50 tickets for $42. Rides take 3 to 5 tickets per ride.
There is no refund for carnival ride tickets, wristbands or the megapass.
In addition to the carnival, here is a look at some free family-friendly events this weekend:
Free giant inflatable rides for bouncing noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, sponsored by Hansons.
Free children’s games from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, sponsored by Village Community Credit Union.
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Free wacky contests like the apple sauce slurp, pie-eating, hula-hoop and kick the shoe contest, for kids of all ages on both Saturday and Sunday.
Art in Action from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. This event includes demonstrations, a children’s activity tent and interactive art activity.
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Returning is the popular Living History Hill on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Period campsites and a frontier kitchen will be tended by re-enactors and craftspeople.
Home Depot provides a free kids wood workshop on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
The Dearborn Rotary Club is again offering a free Children’s Fishing Derby at the Ford Field Pond from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Back this year is the popular Special All-Stars Day on Friday at 9 a.m. to noon. This event is designed for children and adults with special physical, intellectual or emotional needs. Free rides will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m., with other activities offered 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required by July 31 at www.dearbornareachamber.org.
Dearborn Homecoming will take place at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill Road.
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