Motor City Game Changers Community Free Day @ Michigan Science Center
October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free
What happens when you mix science, sports, and Detroit innovation? You get Motor City Game Changers — a free family event showcasing how science and innovation are transforming the way we play, compete, and push the limits of performance.
This exciting event is presented in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. In 2024, the Lemelson Center launched the Change Your Game exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and now, they’ve teamed up with Mi-Sci to put a Detroit spin on sports innovation.
🗓️ Saturday, October 25
🕙 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St., Detroit, MI 48202
Featuring interactive exhibits and live demos, this event is all about inspiring the next generation of inventors, athletes, and creators. As part of our celebration of sports innovation, come dressed in your favorite team’s gear and show your spirit!
Event highlights
Hands-on activities for all ages
Live science and sports-themed demos
Detroit tech and innovation showcases
Food trucks available onsite for purchase
Parking
We’re turning our parking lot into a sports zone for the day! Here are nearby parking options on October 25 (prices and hours vary):
Metered street parking
Cultural Center lot
Wayne State University parking structures
Rackham Memorial Parking Garage
A secured parking lot is located behind the DIA on John R Street, south of Kirby Street and north of Warren Avenue
Motor City Game Changers is in partnership with:
Smithsonian Institution’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation