Tacoma Robot Expo
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466

Join Tacoma Public Schools’ High School Robotics Team and TAPCO Credit Union for the inaugural Tacoma Robotics Expo, an event focused on robotics and technology.

This free event is open to all students, families and community members. It's a great opportunity to learn about robotics technology education and careers in Tacoma and to experience how robots work in our everyday lives.

What to Expect: 

• Experience robotics first-hand with interactive exhibits ranging from flyable drones and drivable robots
• Watch live demonstrations by full-size Star Wars droids, Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs and more
• Learn about robotics competition teams from the University of Washington, Tacoma schools and more
• Take part in silent auctions and raffles for great prizes. All proceeds will go toward supporting robotics education in Tacoma Public Schools

Thank You to Our Sponsors, Exhibitors and Vendors:

This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors Thank you so much for your support! 

Sponsors

• TAPCO Credit Union
• Hewitt Cabinets
• Brocks Academy Tutoring
• LeMaster Plumbing
• Kitsap Law Group
• Stargazer Comics
• Hensel Phelps Construction

Exhibitors

• Advanced Robotics Team, University of Washington
• Husky Robotics Team, University of Washington
• Tacoma Police Department
• IDEA High School Robotics Team (SOTAbots)
• SAMI High School MATE Robotics Team
• Bates Technical College Robotics Department
• Pacific Northwest R2 Builders Club
• Globe Machine Manufacturing
• Ash Grove Cement
• Boston Dynamics
• Teslas Drone Solutions LLC

Vendors

• Teaching Toys and Books
• Slime City
• Zappy 3D