Maker Faire Returns to the City of Light
After four long years, Maker Faire returns to Paris on April 11–12, 2026.
Maker Faire
Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement.
Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these people come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.
Explore below to see the best of Maker Faire, and head to makerfaire.com for more information.
Beyond the Shortcut: How Generative AI is Reshaping Engineering Education
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
From Sketch to Success: Prototyping Secrets with a BattleBots Designer
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Behind (The Walking) Hand of a Sci-Fi Icon: Animatronics Designer Jesse Velez Gets into the Geeky Details
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
The Chompsaw – A Powerful Tool for Kids’ Creation
Kausi and Max, Chompshop’s young co-founders, revealed how the Chompsaw was created. Their product addresses a key need in children’s creativity. Despite many DIY kids’ projects, safe power tools are still missing. The Chompsaw is a safe yet effective tool that lets kids fully build and enjoy their DIY projects. Chompshop’s vision, the company that […]
The Connect 4 Musical Instrument: A Creative Fusion of Music and Technology
At last fall’s Maker Faire Bay Area, Ben showcased the ‘Connect 4 Musical Instrument’. It is a twist on the classic strategy game, but this one plays music as you play the game. Ben shares how this project combined elements of game design, music technology, and interactive art. Ben showed us how his idea evolved […]
Watch: The Founder’s Vision—Dale Dougherty on the DNA of the Maker Movement
Before Dale Dougherty’s keynote at Maker Faire Bay Area in September, the crowd was silent. As Dale stood at the podium and looked out on the packed audience, there was a collective “ohhhh” in the air, a deep breath of, “we are home.” Dale is not only the founder of this event and this magazine, […]