Press Release: Maker Faire Long Island Returns June 6 with Morpho’s UV Printing Debut, Galactic Makers Alley, Fire Art and Hands-On Family Fun
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/22/26 | CONTACT: Lisa Rodriguez Maker Faire Long Island Co-Producer Director Digital Media/Marketing Long Island Explorium lisa@longislandexplorium.org |
Maker Faire Long Island Returns June 6 with Morpho’s UV Printing Debut, Galactic Makers Alley, Fire Art and Hands-On Family Fun
Tickets are on sale now for the 9th annual Faire, featuring Morpho’s hands-on technology debut, returning fan favorites, live performances, paper inventions, kids’ chemistry and experiences for all ages.
STONY BROOK, N.Y., May 21, 2026: The Long Island Explorium invites families, makers, educators, media and the public to the 9th Annual Maker Faire Long Island, taking place Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stony Brook University’s Student Activities Center.
Known as the “Greatest Show & Tell on Earth,” Maker Faire Long Island brings together more than 100 makers, performers, educators, artists, engineers and innovators for a full day of innovation, imagination and discovery.
This year’s Faire will feature new experiences and returning fan favorites, with highlights including Morpho’s Maker Faire Long Island debut with next-generation UV printing technology, Galactic Makers Alley featuring Saber Guild Endor Temple, the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion, a new large-scale fire art creation from Adam Foster, hands-on STEAM projects, live performances and family-friendly activities for all ages.
“Maker Faire Long Island is where creativity becomes something visitors can see, touch, build and experience,” said Lisa Rodriguez, Co-Producer of Maker Faire Long Island and Director, Digital Media & Marketing for the Long Island Explorium. “This year brings together new hands-on experiences and popular fan favorites, from Galactic Makers Alley and large-scale fire art to UV printing, paper engineering, chemistry and live performance. It is designed to inspire families, students, makers and the entire Long Island community.”
Featured Technology Debut: Morpho
One of this year’s signature new attractions will be Morpho, making its Maker Faire Long Island debut with next-generation UV printing technology.
Designed for makers, artists, designers and DIY creators, Morpho transforms everyday objects into vibrant, customizable creations with professional-level color, texture and detail.
Visitors will be able to experience Morpho up close through live UV printing demonstrations, hands-on trials, real printed samples and applications, and a free Maker Faire Edition ID Card printed live on-site and theirs to keep.
Morpho can print directly onto materials such as wood, metal, acrylic, leather, glass, 3D prints, stickers, phone cases, mugs, keyboards and more, opening new creative possibilities for 3D printing, laser engraving, crafting, design, stickers and DIY projects.
Brett Wang, Founder and CEO of Morpho, will attend the Faire in person to meet makers, creators and community members, and to see how visitors imagine using Morpho in their own creative projects.
“Maker Faire has always been a place where creativity, experimentation and hands-on making come together,” said Brett Wang, Founder and CEO of Morpho. “We are excited to debut Morpho at Maker Faire Long Island, meet the community face to face and explore how creators can bring everyday objects to life with color, texture and new forms of personalization.”
Fan Favorites and Hands-On Experiences
Fan favorites Saber Guild Endor Temple, the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion will be part of Galactic Makers Alley, bringing a highly visual fan experience with immersive costuming, lightsaber performances, photo opportunities and family-friendly moments throughout the day.
Fire artist, designer and fabricator Adam Foster is preparing a new large-scale creation to debut at the Faire, featuring his signature mix of fire, technology, metalwork and bold visual design.
Princesses with Powertools will return to inspire girls to see themselves as builders, engineers and creators, showing that creativity, confidence and engineering can go hand in hand.
Award-winning STEAM author, educator and maker Kathy Ceceri will demonstrate projects from the updated edition of Paper Inventions! Visitors can see how ordinary paper can become robots, light-up and motorized circuits, pop-up engineering designs, DIY toys, programmable greeting cards and more, with a family workshop option to make a project from her book to take home.
BASF Care Chemicals will bring hands-on chemistry to the Faire with a do-it-yourself lip balm experiment for children. The booth will highlight BASF’s Care Chemicals Division, which makes active ingredients for personal care products at its East Setauket, N.Y. site, and will feature finished product examples and Kids Lab bag giveaways.
Guests can also enjoy live music and performances throughout the day, including performances by the Umisora Taiko Drummers.
Event Details
Event: Maker Faire Long Island 2026
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Stony Brook University, Student Activities Center
Produced by: Long Island Explorium
Website: longisland.makerfaire.com
Tickets: makerfairelongisland.eventbrite.com
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About the Long Island Explorium
The Long Island Explorium is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit and is chartered with the New York State Department of Education.
Our vision is to be a leader in STEM discovery, learning, and innovation that will shape the intellect, social values, and principles of future generations. Our curriculum, exhibits, and educational approach are unique by design, developed to spark inventive solutions, build confidence by embracing the “fail forward” concept and foster teamwork.
We are recognized as Long Island’s Family Maker Space.
Learn more at longislandexplorium.org.
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