The skies are clear, the weather is picture-perfect, and a storm of creativity, curiosity, and connection is the only thing brewing at Maker Faire Orlando 2026!
Maker Faire Orlando is off to an incredible start kicked off by Friday’s Field Trip Day, when 2,500 students, teachers, and homeschool families filled the Central Florida Fairgrounds for a day of hands-on discovery. From robotics and engineering to cosplay, creative building, and inspiring young makers, yesterday was a wonderful reminder of what happens when education moves beyond the classroom and curiosity takes the lead.
The Orlando Sentinel captured the excitement in photos, showcasing the next generation of inventors, builders, and problem-solvers in action.
Before the Gates Open: A Look Behind the Scenes
While Orlando was still waking up this morning, makers were already hard at work unloading, assembling, testing, and putting the finishing touches on their creations. From rolling in robots to setting up elaborate exhibits, there’s a special kind of energy in those final hours before the gates open. Take a peek at our photo gallery for a behind-the-scenes look at the makers bringing this weekend’s magic to life!
And now, the real whirlwind begins!
With more than 250 exhibits, Maker Faire Orlando is packed with incredible projects, imaginative inventions, hands-on activities, Robot Ruckus, Power Racing, 3D printing, cosplay, and makers eager to share what they’ve created.
There’s no storm on the horizon, just a perfect Florida Maker Faire weekend.
Maker Faire Orlando runs November 7–8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Central Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Center.
The forecast? 100% chance of inspiration.
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