The LigerBots are hosting the first of two FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics competition for elementary and middle schoolers. On Saturday November 17th, about 25 teams of Massachusetts students in grades 4-8 will compete in the Newton Qualifier. Also open to the public will be displays of student solutions to real-world problems related to the outer space theme for this year’s game, which is called “Into Orbit.”

Alongside the competition, the LigerBots will hold a maker fair with hands-on activities for kids in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. FREE and open to the public.