March 31, 2026 Press Release
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January 20, 2026 Press Release
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Photos from the 2025 Philly Maker Faire at Cherry Street Pier
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
ChompShop: A Kid-Safe Power Tool for Cutting Cardboard?!
Come to ChompShop's booth to try out a prototype of our kid-safe power tool for cutting cardboard, build some fun cardboard projects, and learn all about how we are prototyping and manufacturing our successful Kickstarter product!
Walk Around Philadelphia
Learn about the walk around the city's border that happens twice a year in February & September. Explore the city's furthest reaches and help us make this unique experience of the city more equitable, inclusive & accessible to all!
TOOOL PHL
TOOOL PHL is coming to the Maker Faire! Whether you're a novice who just stumbled upon Lockpicking Lawyer, a seasoned safecracker, or somewhere in between, come join us for an afternoon of fun as we pop some locks.
Weavables: Woven handmade art to play with, relieve stress, and enjoy
Weavables are small handmade plush art that bring smiles to all. A combination of knitting, sewing, and weaving are used to create these unique and adorable creatures. They function as toys, stress relievers, and cheerful art.
Flower pounding workshop
Experience the magic of flower pounding! Join our hands-on mini workshop to create beautiful botanical prints using fresh flowers and a hammer. A fun, creative way to explore nature and art—perfect for all ages!
Astral Gate - an interactive visualizer
The Astral Gate is an interactive visualizer that puts the power of shaping complex geometries in your hands. Press the button, turn the knobs, and watch as the spectacle unfolds before you.
Maker Buoy is an open source design for a low-cost ocean tracking buoy.
Maker Buoy is an open source buoy design that provides low-cost ocean data collection to researchers and educators. Visit the Maker Buoy booth to see how off-the-shelf hardware can travel around the world helping us better understand the ocean.
Science Leadership Academy Arduino Invention Challenge - You grade the results!
Stop by to see (and grade!) Arduino-based inventions by SLA's 10th+11th grade engineering students. They were challenged to design and prototype a new product based on the Arduino microcontroller in just six weeks. Let them know how they did!