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Field Trip Friday Was a Blast at Maker Faire Bay Area

Friday at Maker Faire Bay Area was Field Trip day. There were performers and music, droids and drones. Our editors tried and failed to see everything, so here are some of our favorite exhibits so far. Don’t miss these (and much more) Saturday and Sunday. Daniel Simu and his Acrobot perform on the Foundry Stage. Come play Jordan Wolfe’s AP-1 Acoustic Drum Machine, with a drum pad connected to stepper motors to play real instruments! MIDI compatible...

September 27, 2025Uncategorized, , 0 Comments
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11 Ways To Get Your Hands Dirty at Maker Faire Bay Area

Maker Faire’s never been about just sitting back and watching all the cool things (though there are lots of cool things to watch), it’s about making stuff yourself! There’s a ton of workshops to help you discover your new favorite hobby, and here are a few:

Kat Ammann’s Jewelry Making Basics

Get an intro into the creative world of jewelry making while crafting your own earring designs from an assortment of colorful pieces. No...

September 23, 2025Uncategorized, , , , 0 Comments
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Maker Faire Brings Light to the Dark

Fireflies know it, anglerfish know it, even Panellus stipticus knows it – some things look better in the dark. And with too many glowing things to fit in a single warehouse, Maker Faire Bay Area has multiple zones to escape the sun and enjoy the twilight.

Luminarium

Inside, visitors are immersed in “luminaria” sculptures, a sensory world of light and vibrant color. It’s an experience that is both visually stimulating and surprisingly calming. The luminaria create a unique,...

September 19, 2025Uncategorized, , , 0 Comments
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A Sneak Peek at Maker Faire Bay Area 2025

Join us Wednesday September 17th at 4:00pm PDT for an exclusive preview of some of the amazing makers participating in Maker Faire Bay Area 2025! From AI-powered games and battling robots to glowing coral reefs, inflatable dragons, and even a rolling pipe organ you can play, these makers are pushing boundaries in all sorts of exciting ways. You’ll hear from ocean explorers, light-up creature builders, and artists who transform steel, resin, and LEDs into magical underwater worlds. Join Dale...

September 15, 2025Uncategorized, , 0 Comments
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Great Ways to Waste Time at Maker Faire Bay Area

If you haven’t heard, Maker Faire is coming to the Bay Area September 26th. It’s an incredible collection of exhibits you won’t find in a store. And it only happens one weekend, so if you’re looking to optimize the quality time you spend meeting amazing makers, that’s really a great idea. But there’s also tons of stuff to play instead. From team-building exercises to non-linear puzzles, from handmade alternative controllers to vintage video games, there are a plethora of...

September 11, 2025Uncategorized, , , , , 0 Comments
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