BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32850@annarborwithkids.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T210759Z URL:https://annarborwithkids.com/events/aadls-12th-annual-lego-contest-ope n-viewing/ SUMMARY:21sts Annual AADL LEGO Contest - Public Viewing DESCRIPTION:\nThe 2026 Anual LEGO Contest by AADL \;will be held on Sun day\, August 2 at the Sheraton Hotel across State St from Briarwood Mall. I love that it is on a Sunday now making drop-off easier for working paren ts.\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop your project off anytime between 9a-1p. Then return fr om 4-6p when the doors open for public display. The awards ceremony from 6 -6:30p. From 1-4p the doors are closed for judging.  \;If you submit a n event\, make sure to stay for the awards ceremony as all projects must g o home after.\n\n\n\nEven if you don't have an entry\, it is still fun to go see the creations. There have been a couple of years where we returned from vacation the day of the annual LEGO contest and weren't able to drop off our entry\, but still went to view the creations.\n\n\n\nPrizes are aw arded in 6 age categories. Overall winners in each age group will win a $5 0\, $40\, and $30 Target gift card. Ribbons are also giving in a few speci al categories. It can be easier to win a ribbon than the overall winner. A t the 10th contest\, my daughter won a medal for best use of 10 - I think she was the only entry at her age level.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAge Categories \n\n\n\nWhen a project is a collaboration by individuals in multiple age c ategories\, it is placed in the older age category. Categories are determi ned by Fall 2026 grade\n\n\n\n\nPreschool\n\n\n\nGrades K-2\n\n\n\nGrades 3-5\n\n\n\nGrades 6-8\n\n\n\nGrades 9-12 (plus 2025 Graduates)\n\n\n\nAdul ts\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Categories\n\n\n\nThe guidelines document is usually w here you can find the special categories. As of May 20\, the website says guidelines will be coming soon.\n\n\n\nThis year\, they are also announcin g the Dream Library challenge for the redesign of the Downtown Library. On e of the options for submission is a LEGO model at the LEGO contest.\n\n\n \n\nBest Motorized Project\n\n\n\nBest Architectural/Engineering\n\n\n\nCo olest Robot\n\n\n\nBest Vehicle\n\n\n\nMost Creative\n\n\n\nBest Book Rela ted\n\n\n\nBest Local Inspiration\n\n\n\nMost Sophisticated\n\n\n\nAADL Su per LEGO Builder\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to check the AADL website for the comple te rules and guidelines.\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://annarborwithkids.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2016/08/aadl-lego-contest-medal-winner.jpg CATEGORIES:Arbor Annie's Highlights,Display Image,Elementary,Free,High Schoolers,Indoor Activities,LEGO,Middle Schoolers,Parents,Preschoolers LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel\, 3200 Boardwalk St\, Ann Arbor\, MI \, 48108\, Bri arwood\, United States GEO:42.2409314;-83.73593440000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3200 Boardwalk St\, Ann Arb or\, MI \, 48108\, Briarwood\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sh eraton Hotel:geo:42.2409314,-83.73593440000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR