White Paper: Maker Faire Long Island and the Long Island Explorium 2024
May 31, 2024
Introduction Maker Faire Long Island is an annual event that brings together makers, innovators, and creative minds to showcase their projects and
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What is Maker Faire?
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Glimpse the future and get inspired!
Past 2024 Featured Makers
Color Changing Screen Printing
Silkscreen your own color-changing, heat-sensitive notecard with Kaleidoscope Enrichment. This great STEAM project uses science and engineering to make an awesome craft. While you’re here, check out our other demo projects and be inspired.
Learn to Solder with PCBWay, Elijah from MythBusters Jr., & Long Island Explorium!
Make your own MFLI light-up badge & learn how to use a soldering iron to attach components to a simple circuit board. It's taught by Elijah Horland from Mythbusters Jr Class of 2019. Sponsored by PCBWay. Free with entry while supplies last!
UpSculpt
Join UpSculpt during the Long Island Maker Faire to learn more about empowering action against the crisis of ocean plastic pollution by engaging the public through art, science, and educational workshops.
Saber Guild Endor temple
Saber Guild Endor Temple is a non profit organization that is recognized by Lucasfilm. We are the only costuming group that specializes in Lightsaber Stage combat. Our fundraising efforts usually benefit Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.
Latest News
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Maker Faire Long Island 2025 at Stony Brook University
The Long Island Explorium is proud to present the 8th Annual Maker Faire Long Island on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Stony Brook University—Long Island’s premier academic and research institution.
As part of the global Maker Faire brand, this event celebrates creativity and innovation across Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). The Faire brings together 100+ makers and welcomes over 2,000 attendees of all ages for an inspiring day of discovery, learning, and fun.
Attendees can experience everything from cutting-edge robotics, kinetic and interactive art, and engineering marvels to hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and spectacular performances. By merging the classic science fair with innovation, artistry, and engineering excellence, Maker Faire has earned its reputation as the “Greatest Show & Tell on Earth.”
The move to Stony Brook University marks an exciting new chapter, offering expanded space, increased accessibility, and fresh opportunities to engage with a diverse lineup of makers and creators. Since 2015, Maker Faire Long Island has grown into a signature event for the New York Tri-State area, attracting makers, educators, families, and curious minds from across the region and beyond.
Whether you’re a maker, a learner, or simply an enthusiast, we invite you to join us for a day of innovation, creativity, and community spirit at this year’s Maker Faire Long Island.
See the web version of the press release here: https://longisland.makerfaire.com/news/
Apply as a Maker today at: https://longisland.makerfaire.com/call-for-makers/
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now: https://maker-faire-long-island-2025.eventbrite.es