FIRST LEGO League – Explore Festival
Community members are invited to witness dozens of local elementary and middle school students participate in the FIRST LEGO League – Explore Festival at Folsom Lake College in Folsom. Hosted by the nonprofit Playing at Learning, this event will feature students showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and technical skills through custom-built LEGO models and basic coding.
Unlike traditional competitions, the Explore Festival is a celebratory showcase where teams present their months of research and engineering to reviewers. The festival challenges participants to solve real-world problems using STEM, culminating in a public display of motorized LEGO designs and “Show Me” posters that detail their creative process.
“We are excited to bring this festival to the Folsom community to show how much these young students can achieve when given the right tools,” said Jill Wilker, CEO of Playing at Learning. “This event is the perfect opportunity for families, educators, and local leaders to see the impact of hands-on STEM learning. We hope to inspire more students to join a team and more adults to mentor the next generation of problem-solvers.”
Event Details:
- What: FIRST LEGO League Explore Festival
- When: January 24, 2026
- Where: Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA
- Cost: Free for spectators
The festival is designed to be an entry point for those curious about robotics. Representatives from Playing at Learning will be available to answer questions for parents and teachers interested in starting new teams or for individuals looking to volunteer. By engaging with robotics and coding at an early age, participants build the foundational confidence needed for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
The Folsom event is made possible by the dedicated volunteers and sponsors who support youth-driven STEM initiatives across Northern California.
For more information about attending the festival, starting a team, or signing up as a volunteer, please visit playingatlearning.org.