Event Focuses on “Ultimate Acceleration” with Activities for Young Automotive Enthusiasts as Axalta Displays 2025 Global Automotive Color of the Year, “Evergreen Sprint”
Ticket Registration Begins on April 7
Detroit, Mich., March 31, 2025 – The Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) and Axalta Coating Systems are hosting a Community Free Day on Saturday, April 12th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Special programming will focus on transportation fun as Axalta features its 2025 Global Automotive Color of the Year, “Evergreen Sprint.”
Evergreen Sprint is a rich, deep forest green that pays homage to the legendary British racing green, a shade that has graced the finest racing machines and symbolizes speed and performance.
The event is also presented in partnership with the Detroit Grand Prix and the Keifer Foundation, which will also have educational activities for guests focusing on racing and safety.
“Axalta has been a proud supporter of Mi-Sci for several years through our Axalta Bright Futures program,” said Dan Naugle, Vice President, Mobility Americas at Axalta, and board of directors for Mi-Sci. “We’re committed to making a positive impact in the communities where our employees live and work. Through free days like this one, we have a great opportunity to support and engage with our community while helping others learn about Axalta’s passion for innovation, better living, and a sustainable future.”
“The automotive enthusiast space where kids get a chance to explore the excitement of vehicles is one of our most popular content areas, and we are delighted to help Axalta debut ‘Evergreen Sprint’ as their 2025 Color of the Year,” said Dr. Christian Greer, President and CEO of Mi-Sci. “The automotive industry is filled with excitement and this unique color captures the thrill of speed coupled with technological innovation in an ever-evolving world of transportation.”
Mi-Sci will feature a variety of exciting, hands-on STEAM activities. Guests will have the chance to visit Mi-Sci’s reimagined Kids Town exhibit for youngsters five and under, watch live science demos and unleash their creativity by building unique vehicles with transportation-themed Blue Blocks, Nudel Kart and Dinosaur Bone Builders by Imagination Playground.
The Blue Blocks, made of soft, durable foam, will allow even the youngest scientists to safely design and engineer their creations. The Nudel Kart, crafted from lightweight wood, will break down into loose, interchangeable parts—letting imagination lead the way in building vehicles or inventive structures. Dinosaur Bone Builders lets kids craft a fierce carnivore, gentle herbivore, or an entirely new species of their own imagining.
These activities will offer something for everyone—fueling curiosity and innovation at every turn. In addition, guests will have access to the center’s hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a Smithsonian Spark!Lab, STEM Playground and more, plus the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family exhibit upstairs. Tickets to the Toyota 4D Engineering Theater will be available for purchase at the box office.
Tickets for Community Free Day are free but must be reserved in advance starting on Monday, April 7. Please visit this link to make reservations.
About The Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science Center’s core mission is to advance STEM learning (science, technology, engineering, and math) across all ages and disciplines through discovery, innovation and interactive education. As a STEM hub, Mi-Sci focuses on developing and introducing expanded education programs, exhibits and initiatives to empower and enrich our children and community.
Mi-Sci’s goal is to be a pioneering force for the future of STEM education in Detroit and a dynamic destination in Michigan, making itself accessible, engaging, and transformative for all while fostering a vibrant, culturally relevant, community STEM hub where learning is deeply personal, profoundly social, and inherently joyful.
As a Smithsonian affiliate, Mi-Sci inspires nearly 250,000 curious minds of all ages every year in Detroit and across Michigan. Through our Traveling Science Program and distance learning initiative, ECHO, Mi-Sci reaches beyond our Detroit-based facility across Michigan. With the Toyota Engineering 4D Theater, live science demonstrations, lab activities and 220+ interactive exhibits, there are dozens of ways to customize your Mi-Sci visit. The Michigan Science Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not receive funding from Detroit or the state of Michigan. For more information, please call 313.577.8400 or visit the website, Mi-Sci.org.
About Axalta
Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry, providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful, and sustainable coatings solutions. From light vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, building facades and other industrial applications, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and enhance durability. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the global team at Axalta continues to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in over 140 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information, visit axalta.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and @axalta on X.