Drop-Ins at The Robot Garage
Something exciting is coming soon to The Robot Garage—an all-new Drop-In Program designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of technology. Building on nearly a decade of teaching engineering and robotics through hands-on LEGO-based projects, The Robot Garage is reimagining its drop-in experience with fresh, innovative programming for 2026.
A New Generation of Drop-In Fun
The Robot Garage has spent years helping kids discover the magic of engineering through play. From LEGO builds to robotics challenges, its programs have introduced thousands of children to the world of STEM. The upcoming Drop-In Program builds on that legacy, offering a casual, low-cost, and high-impact experience that blends creativity, problem-solving, and tech exploration.
This updated drop-in experience will feature interactive stations, open-ended building zones, and opportunities for kids to experiment with robotics, coding, and engineering in an unstructured, family-friendly environment.
The goal? To make technology approachable, inspire curiosity, and show that learning can be both playful and purposeful.
Inspired by a Decade of Hands-On Learning
In past drop-in sessions, kids explored everything from LEGO trains and robots to LAQ, a Japanese building system that encourages geometric creativity. The Robot Garage’s team of educators encouraged kids to follow their imagination—creating entire worlds and telling stories through their builds.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers joined in too, making the Drop-In Room as much about building relationships as it was about building structures. This philosophy will carry forward into the new 2026 Drop-In Program, which promises to be bigger, bolder, and more interactive than ever before.
Accessible, Affordable, and Always Engaging
The Robot Garage has always prioritized making STEM fun and accessible. Past drop-ins were just $8 per child for up to two hours of play, with adults always free. Families could also purchase a $99 annual membership, allowing up to four children unlimited access to the Drop-In Room.
While 2026 details are still being finalized, the new program will continue to be an affordable family activity, perfect for rainy days, weekend outings, or spontaneous after-school adventures.
A Place to Learn, Create, and Imagine
The new Drop-In Program will continue to run out of The Robot Garage Birmingham, located at:
📍 637 S. Eton Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
📞 (248) 723-9100
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Visitors can expect flexible hours, with updated times posted regularly on www.therobotgarage.com. The space will also feature the Robot Garage Toy Store, one of LEGO’s only Gold Star retailers in the country—offering a curated selection of STEM-based toys and gifts that inspire the next generation of innovators.
Coming Soon in 2026
Stay tuned for the official launch of The Robot Garage’s reimagined Drop-In Program, expected to roll out in 2026. Whether your child loves robots, LEGO, or simply wants to explore, this program will offer endless opportunities to build, discover, and dream.
It’s the perfect mix of creativity and technology—right in the heart of Birmingham.
The Robot Garage inspires the innovators of tomorrow with fun, hands-on engineering experiences today. We offer classes, camps, scout events, field trips, birthday parties, kids-nights, Minecraft nights, a community drop-in LEGO room, and a great toy store. We are based in Birmingham and Rochester Hills and serve 7,000+ students each year. (Our Village of Rochester Hills location is on a limited schedule until our new space opens in the spring but classes,camps, and parties are running!)