January 9, 2025 Press Release
PDF below. Email laura@phillymakerfaire.com for more information!
Photos from the 2025 Philly Maker Faire at Cherry Street Pier
Call for Makers: text to share
If you have a Do-It-Yourself (or Do-It-Together) attitude and want to share your work with a curious and engaged audience, then apply to the Philly Maker Faire. We encourage all makers, from startups and science clubs to inventors and artists to apply. We particularly love exhibits that are interactive and those that show the making process.
We expect to see: combat robots, green technology, unique tools, unusual machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, analog and digital artwork, drones, VR/AR, electronics, textiles, fashion, biotech, performances, films, rockets, food, glass, toys, and more.
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Meet the Philly Makers
Penn Assistive Devices and Prosthetic Technologies (ADAPT) is a group of students at the University of Pennsylvania who are passionate about assistive and rehabilitative technologies; for the past year, ADAPT has worked on three biomedical engineering projects utilizing a wide range of engineering and design techniques.
Penn ADAPT is excited to showcase our three biomedical device projects at the Philadelphia Maker Faire! Visit our booth to interact with our prototypes, learn about engineering concepts, meet our passionate members, and hear more about our journey!
Penn Grows Microgreen Growers
PennGrows Microgreen Growers program brings the excitement of microgreen cultivation directly to you! Our 10-day program transforms indoor spaces into lively laboratories of growth, exploration, and flavor.
Custom Burnt Bookmarks with the Please Touch Museum
Use a heat gun and special markers to burn a custom design into a wooden bookmark! Brought to you by the Albert M. Greenfield Makerspace at the Please Touch Museum.
Scrappy Circuits
Explore Scrappy Circuit bricks and use them to build your video game controllers.
Positivity and Inspiration Spinner Coloring and DIY Art Activity Workshop
In this one-of-a-kind workshop, individuals will be creating their own personalized positivity spinner. Attendees will be coloring in the design of their choice, choosing your favorite words & intentions, and spinning your way to a wonderful day!
Wordplay: Poetry Collage with GrioXArts
In honor of National Poetry Month, GrioXArts will provide demonstrations and facilitate activities on how to create poetry collages. Guests will learn about short poetic forms while developing their own unique collage.
MicroKits: Synths and Theremin Kits
You can build your own electronic musical instruments with MicroKits! Use our kit to build your own Theremin, or connect everyday objects to our synthesizer to build your own keyboard. We’ll have a banana keyboard out that you can play!
Pixel Reboot
The Mobile Gaming Unit, or M.G.U. (pronounced “MaGoo”), started as a USPS delivery truck. In 2019, it transformed into a solar-powered video game studio. Now, it entertains crowds in NYC and beyond, bridging online gaming with sidewalk audiences!