33rd Annual Car Capital Auto Show
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: Car Show Grounds Open 10 AM to 3 PM (free to attend)
Museum Open 10 AM to 5 PM (regular admission rates)
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum’s Car Capital Auto Show motors into Downtown Lansing to provide a premier auto show to the public. Thousands of spectators and 225 registered vehicles are anticipated for this year’s event. This year’s event will also include a special “Lansing’s Auto Revolution” section featuring vehicles produced pre-1940 by Durant, Oldsmobile, and REO Motor Car Company.

Friday and Saturday Public Tours
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM
Guided tours of the museum are now available every Friday and Saturday at 1 pm. There is no additional cost for the tour and there’s no need to RSVP. Simply show up a few minutes early to purchase your admission tickets! Tours are approximately 45 minutes long.

Lecture series: Downriver Detroit: The working class, the environment, and the bonds of place

Date: August 15, 2026

Time: 3pm

How to Halloween 2026

Date: October 3rd, 2026

Time: 11am-5pm

 Interactive Attractions
 Starship Bridge Experience
 Trick-or-Treating
 Creative Vendors
 Live Entertainment
 Character Appearances
 Make-n-Takes
 Zombie Walk
 Killer Car Show
 Costume Contests and more

Engage with the crew of the USS Tecumseh and groove to the music of the award winning power-pop band The Shake Ups performing live with their cartoon inspired hits!