Tickets for the 2026 Maker Faire Philadelphia are coming!
Thanks for taking a moment to consider your financial situation when purchasing a ticket. We ask that you pay based on your resources so that we can remain an event for people of all economic backgrounds to participate. If you work full time, consider a rate along the lines of your hourly pay. And a shout-out to Fishadelphia for inspiring our sliding scale.
Supporter: $25 – buy one and help a neighbor
Market: $10 – standard admission rate
Community: $5 – reduced admission
Neighbor: free – glad to have you join us!
Meet the Philly Makers!
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!
The Positron 3D Printer, an upside down, ultra portable 3D Printer.
Positron 3D & LDO - Positron 3D is an open source design group based out of Philly, we designed The Positron! The world's most compact 3D Printer (and the most portable!) that just so happens to print upside down. Come see what we've been working on!
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!
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.
Hive76
We’re a Philly makerspace dedicated to teaching creative skills and fostering innovation. Woodworking, electronics, laser-cutting, 3D-printing and much more – we support all kinds of maker endeavors. Whether you’re experienced or brand-new to making,
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.
WASTEWORLD TOYS
Animatronic RC vehicles & FPV action figures that zoom, fly, float, shoot, launch, and whatever the verb is to use a flamethrower! All figures & vehicles come from the WASTEWORLD of one person's imagination. (All ages welcome to play with the toys.)
