Sometimes, it looks like math is all about boring calculations and headaches. We're here to show that there is another side of math — one full of fun, laughter, and beauty.

Math Like Never Before

Math is usually a solitary or competitive activity. Our festivals bring people together to collaboratively work on fun and meaningful problems. We create a community around joyful math. 

Joy of Collaboration

Math is more about the journey than the destination. We show students that they have the power to make their own discoveries and chart their own paths through the learning process. 

Delight of Discovery

We want to support 222 math festivals in 2022, and we need YOUR help to make it happen! 

 in your community (online or in-person!) 

 It's our way of saying thank you for creating more magical math moments.


A festival is way to celebrate the joy in math — and, let's face it, we could all use more joy in 2022!

Festivals also provide magical math moments that stay with children long after they leave. Children experience a play-based approach to problem solving and critical thinking and build confidence through challenges that they conquer while surrounded by a supportive community.

Take it from 2021 festival host Sikimeti Ma'u:

"There were kids who love math from all over the metropolitan area, and a lot more kids who hate math but who had been coerced by their parents into coming. The most amazing thing was that they ALL loved it, and ALL had a blast, and you couldn't tell who was who."


Agency: A math festival is a celebration of student independence. We provide a variety of activities and the freedom to choose

Engagement: We encourage students to "get their hands dirty" with our math games and puzzles. Tools include simple counters or large-scale floor mats that let students walk and jump through puzzles.

Collaboration: Children learn math with their parents and kids of other ages. Regardless of age, ethnicity, or background, everyone is there to celebrate math.

Learn more about how to host a math festival

, and how it's easier and more rewarding than you may think!


, the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival will send a math game to 222 math festival hosts in 2022! 

 are beautiful, colorful math games for kids to build their math skills while having fun. You can use the activity during your math festival, or save it for in-class lessons or family game nights!

. Don't forget to include your address so we know where to ship your game.

Festivals can happen ANYWHERE in the world, but your festival must be in the U.S. to receive a game (sorry!).

Only one game per person, even if you host multiple festivals in 2022.

Only one game per school, even if multiple festivals occur at your school in 2022.

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A math festival is a one-time event where children gather and explore math through puzzles and games.

Yes! Our festivals are hosted by volunteers affiliated with schools, community groups, colleges and universities, service clubs...really, anyone who wants to connect the children in their community with a joyful math experience.


While hosting a festival might seem like a daunting task, it is eminently doable and we’re here to support you. We offer help with marketing and registration, choosing activities and volunteers, and by supplying you with printable activity guides, festival decorations, and more.

Festivals provide magical math moments that stay with children long after they leave. Children experience a play-based approach to problem solving and critical thinking and build confidence through challenges that they conquer while surrounded by a supportive community.

In-person or virtual — it's your choice!

We offer 4 festival models: online, mini, classic, and mega.

The cost ranges from $0 to $500, depending on the model you choose, the number of students in attendance, and which activities you decide to include.

How much time does it take to plan a math festival?

We suggest at least 30 minutes for a mini festival. Mega festivals can require up to 20 hours of prep time, which includes volunteer training, event set-up, and marketing.

 to learn more. You can download our DIY festival planner to get started, and register your upcoming math festival with us!

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