We’re going back to our roots to kick off the summer with a delicious celebration of Italian American cuisine – homemade sausages, porchetta, cured meats, gelato, cannoli, zeppoles & more. We’ll highlight some of our favorite Italian Specialty companies to bring you a sampling of olive oils & cheeses. Enjoy good food and family fun [...]
Children’s Garden Grand Re-Opening
Dominick Luccarelli grew up understanding the value of growing and eating fresh foods and nurturing the environment. To continue his mission for farming and his love of nature, Dearborn Market will re-open our educational and hand’s on Children’s Garden. Be sure to check out our Children’s Workshops Series this summer too!
Italian Essentials: Canning Summer Vegetables
Savor the reaping of your summer vegetable garden all year long! Learn our personal favorite recipe for canning and pickling summer squash, eggplant, and peppers! Admission: $20 per person Max 20 people. Cost includes: instruction, recipe and samples Click here to register.
Italian Essentials: Canning your fresh tomatoes
Dearborn’s President, Frank Luccarelli, will lead this informative workshop on a seasonal custom he holds dear to his heart – the yearly canning of his Italian tomatoes! Learn some inside tips on growing the perfect tomatoes and the various techniques and methods of canning them to enjoy all year long! Admission: $25 per person Max [...]
Summertime Beach Terrariums
Bring the outdoors, in! Learn how to create and care for your own beach inspired terrarium with air plants and embellishments like sand, beach pebbles, sea glass, shells and more. Perfect for beginners! Admission: $35 square container Max 15 people. Cost includes: instruction, light refreshments, container, air plant, sand. Additional materials to personalize your container [...]
Italian Essentials: Antipasti
Italians know how to do appetizers or “antipasti” which often becomes the staple course in gatherings. Inspired by recipes in Andrew Carmellini’s book, Urban Italian, we will touch upon some delicious and simple dishes that will become appetizer staples at your next get together or holiday. Our favorite: Sheep’s Milk Ricotta with truffle honey and [...]
Kokedama String Gardens
Get insight into the latest gardening trend! Create your own Kokedama String Garden (Japanese moss ball) inspired by Netherland designer Fedor Van der Valk. Kokedama is the practice of removing a root system from its container, surrounding it in a compact mud cake wrapped in moss and twined together with string. Hang them in your [...]
Italian Essentials: Wine & Entertaining with Victor Rallo
Join restaurateur, wine connoisseur, and television personality Vic Rallo along with friend and fellow wine expert, Anthony Verdoni, as they discuss their favorite Italian Wines and how best to enjoy and entertain with them. Sample rosé, white and red wines, an assortment of authentic Dearborn antipasti & cheeses, and purchase their brand new book, 21 [...]
Italian Essentials: Jams and Preserves
Jersey berry season is around the corner! Learn simple techniques to make the most delicious jams, preserves & marmalades from fresh berries. Next, we will share our favorite ways to use these jellies beyond PB&J. Receive a coupon towards our Brazelberry raspberry and blueberry patio plants (available in our garden center) so you can grow [...]
Growing Fresh Herbs
Learn about some of the best methods for growing fresh herbs as well as how to care for them and store them throughout the year. Next, you will learn several unique ways to use herbs in your cooking and beyond! Receive 2 of your favorite herb plants to take home and start planting. Admission: $20 [...]



