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
FIRST Long Island Robotics
FIRST Long Island, a 501c3 not-for-profit all volunteer organization administers and hosts over 20 FIRST Robotics Competitions annually for more than 5,000 students on Long Island, including all robotics teams at the Maker Faire.
Princesses with Powertools: Learn to Hand Drill
Perfect for kids (and kids at heart)! Learn to use your first powertool from our amazing women engineers dressed as princesses, and find out why #brilliantisbeautiful! You’ll leave with a customized constellation projector you made yourself!
Ray's Robots
Balloon Bot Brawl Participate in an electrifying 1-on-1 robot showdown. Each contestant attaches a brightly colored balloon to their robot and places their robot in the arena, then maneuvers their robots with a controller. Aim to burst your oppo
Port Jefferson Library
We will be bringing hands-on Maker activities including a LEGO robotics demo and an art activity for all ages to do. There will also be a prize wheel for participants will have a chance to win 3D printed designs, stickers, and other library giveaways
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