Event LocationHenry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Event DescriptionPresented by General Motors, the first comprehensive exhibition covering various forms of American auto racing, including stock car, sports car, drag racing, Indy car, hill climb and land-speed racing, is now open in Dearborn. The 24,000 square-foot exhibit provides visitors an in-depth look at the people, the experiences, the culture, the spectacle, the risks and the innovations centered in the world of American auto sports.
Event Date(s)Saturdays Running October 11, 2025 thru April 11, 2025 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event LocationMichigan Military Technical & Historical Society, Eastpointe, MI
Event DescriptionAges 8 to 16, parents welcome to join in. For those who have never built a model, we give you a free snap-together kit to build and take home! All supplies such as tools, paint, glue, etc will be provided for those who bring their own model to build. Members of IPMS Warren model club will be there to help and teach modeling techniques For more info, contact Jim Ashford, 248.399.2386, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Event TitleAchievement: African Americans' Accomplishments & Contributions in Automotive Exhibit
Event Date(s)On Display Now!
Event LocationAutomotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, MI
Event DescriptionThe contributions Black Americans have made to the automotive industry have not been celebrated or even fully captured and shared. Very little effort has even been made to conduct the required research to identify the individuals, much less curate an exhibit on their accomplishments. The Automotive Hall of Fame recognizes that these are important stories that need to be told.
Event Date(s)Thursday, March 19th, 2026 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Event LocationStahl's Motors & Music Experience, New Baltimore, MI
Event DescriptionSee the museum in a different light! Stroll through the museum by the glow of neon lights! The overhead lights will be turned down for this special event. The focus will be on signs and lighted gas pumps during this event.
Event LocationSloan Museum of Discovery, Flint, MI
Event DescriptionThe new Distracted Driving interactive game helps drivers see the dangers of driving while distracted and emphasizes the important message of vehicle safety. The new exhibit was supported by a 2024 MotorCities Challenge Grant. Cellphones, text messages music, podcasts and other drivers on the road are introduced to your virtual vehicle while you play. The exhibit actually asks visitors to drive while simultaneously texting messages to friends. The resulting virtual accidents that take place have monetary “costs” assigned based on vehicle damage. Upon completing the course, visitors will see the costs of distracted driving, as well as receive messaging on the dangers of texting while driving. The Distracted Driving Simulator is located in the Museum's Durant Gallery and is free with general admission.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionFor all of March, the Gilmore Car Museum will be Hoods Up! Come and see the engines of all cars at the museum from 1960s big-block muscle engines to inline fours, vintage V8s, and early air-cooled engines. As part of the regular admission to the museum take advantage of this unique chance to see and learn about the history and design of these iconic engines.
Event Date(s)Saturday, March 21st, 2026 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event LocationStahls Motors & Music Experience, New Baltimore, MI
Event DescriptionExperience a rare under-the-hood experience at the Stahls Motor & Music Experience, Hoods UP! will have select featured vehicle with the hoods raised to see all details of these engines. From polished brass and hand-finished castings to innovative designs that changed the automotive world, this is a special chance to see the engines that make the world run. There will be museum team members and volunteers on hand to answer questions and share details on the engines that are open for view. This experience is open to all, no tickets are required.
