Competitions & Contests
COMPETITIONS & CONTESTS
Check Out these Competitions & Contests
for KIDS, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS!
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Learning Labs 2025 Game Jam
This Year’s Theme: A Delicate Balance
Create your own epic adventure in this year’s Game Jam! 
Submissions will be accepted until Friday, April 18th.
DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2025
Family Trivia Night: Now That’s What I Call Music… Trivia!
“Join us for a Music-themed trivia night! We’ll have friendly competition and a variety of flavored pretzels to snack on!
Always have that one song stuck in your head? Do you know ALL of the lyrics? Join us for a music-themed trivia night, where we’ll have friendly competition and some delicious pretzels to snack on.
Battle it out to see who will become Grayson’s Trivia Champions!”
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (6-7pm)
Where: Grayson Branch, 700 Grayson Pkwy, Grayson, GA
EVENT DATE: APRIL 30, 2025
(Ages 8-18) The Rube Goldberg Minecraft Challenge
Ages 8 to 18 are eligible
All Minecraft Editions (including Minecraft Education) are eligible
WIN PRIZESSee RubeGoldberg.org for details
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2025
(Grades K-3): 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest
“GPB’s 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest is open! Submit your original story and illustrations by April 30, 2025.”
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2025
(Grades 5-8): 3M Young Scientist Challenge
The 3M Young Scientist Challenge is an annual competition inviting students in grades 5–8 to submit a 1–2 minute video presenting an innovative solution to a real-world problem. Participants have the opportunity to win a $25,000 grand prize, the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist,” and a mentorship with a 3M scientist. The 2025 challenge is open from January 8 to May 1, 2025.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2025
(All Ages): LEGO Challenge Race
** MUST REGISTER **
“Grab some teammates and see if you can win our LEGO Challenge Race!
Compete against other teams to see who can finish their LEGO set first. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Register your team of 1 – 4 people by clicking on the register button.”
When: Saturday, May 17 (1-2pm)
Where: Snellville Library Branch, 2245 Wisteria Dr, Snellville
** MUST REGISTER **
Event Date: May 17, 2025
(Ages 5+): All-Star Family Challenge
Join us for a day filled with laughter, teamwork, and exciting competition! It’s the perfect opportunity for families to bond, have fun, and compete for the title of The All-Star Family! Light refreshments will be served.”
Ages: 5 and up
Fee: $7.00 Gwinnett Resident and $12.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 (1pm)
Location: George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
Event Link – REGISTER HERE
Event Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Family Trivia
“Team trivia is a great way to bond with your family and learn fun facts! Answer questions and compete against other families to win the prize! Space is limited, so please arrive a little early to ensure you have a space.
Come up with a team name and get the party started! Families will compete and answer fun trivia questions while working together. Space is limited to 6 families, so please arrive early to make sure you have a seat!”
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (1pm-2pm)
Where: Lawrenceville Library Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville
EVENT DATE: May 22, 2025
Robo-Engineers Competition 2025
Competition open to all former & current RoboThink East Atlanta Engineers.
Sign up before the May 15th deadline.
When: May 31, 2025 (9am-1pm)
Where: Archer High School, 2255 New Hope Rd, Lawrenceville, GA
REGISTER HERE
REGISTER BY MAY 15
(High School+): Annual Jane Austen Essay Contest
The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) hosts an annual essay contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s works among students worldwide. The 2025 contest invites participants to analyze a specific element from Austen’s novels—such as a word, motif, symbol, or activity—by examining its use in two contrasting or complementary scenes, and discussing the roles it plays and Austen’s intent. Submissions are due by June 2, 2025, and winners in high school, college/university, and graduate divisions will receive scholarships, JASNA memberships, and other prizes
DEADLINE: June 2, 2025
Kids 13+ – Ranger Rick Photo Contest
Kids 13 and under can enter any nature-themed photo they’ve taken on their own using a camera or phone camera app. Every month, winners will be selected by the judges and posted on the contest homepage in the Recent Contest Winners slideshow. Online winners will be in the running for Ranger Rick’s “Your Best Shots” Magazine Award. Magazine Award winners will be selected three times each year for publication in Ranger Rick magazine’s December–January, April, and August issues.
DEADLINE: ONGOING
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