Outdoor Adventure Center - Wheel Talk: The Stories That Drove the Motor City
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Start your engines! Join the OAC team and local partners to celebrate the automobile heritage of the Motor City. We'll discover the people and ideas that put the world on wheels, and why Michigan was especially suited to drive the automobile industry.
- Get a hands-on experience with a custom-built rock crawler and Razor off-road riding vehicle and view a custom Jeep Gladiator.
- Gain experience in automotive design and theory with professional designers, answering the question, what does the park ranger of the future need to do their job?
- Discover the impact of automobile pollution on the Detroit River.
- Earn a Junior Ranger badge with the Motor Cities National Heritage Area.
Included in the cost of admission.
Looking for more adventure? Rev up and run (or walk) the Auto Show 5K. All proceeds of the event will help update the exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Learn more and register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Detroit/DetroitAutoShow5K.
Outdoor Adventure Center
1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Dates & Hours
Event Dates
Saturday,
January 17,
11:00am - 3:00pm