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!
The Maker Faire Long Island Call for Makers is open but with very limited exhibits left #LIMakerFaire. Please email limakerfaire@longislandexplorium.org for inquiries.
The Maker Faire Long Island can’t happen without Volunteers! We need people willing to help put on the “Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth” for everyone in our community.
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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
See Some of Our 2025 Makers.
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.
Makers Making Change NYC Metro Chapter
The NYC Metro Chapter aims to connect makers, disability professionals and AT users with customizable tools and solutions. Through build events, presentations, and workshops we aim to build awareness and support people with disabilities.
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!
Adam Foster, Fire Artist Presenting: Magma-Pumpkin-Dragon
Magma-The flame shooting volcano, Pumpkin-metal pumpkin with plasma cut face and Dragon-a fire breathing dragon
Tikkun Olam Makers
Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) is a global network of makers dedicated to creating affordable, open-source solutions for unmet needs. TOM's open-source library features hundreds of solutions that are available for free download by anyone, anywhere.
ImpressArt Studio Hand-Stamping
ImpressArt Studio is a creative space where friends and family can come together to design and create personalized metal jewelry, in a fun, hands-on and inspiring environment. Our classes offer a unique and interactive experience, perfect for beginners or seasoned makers alike, where you can learn something new or expand your crafting knowledge. Join us to bring your custom jewelry and more hand-stamping projects to life at ImpressArt Studio!
Long Island R2D2 Builders Group
We are in the Long Island area of New York. Our members have custom built there own life size, operational Star Wars R2D2 droids. We operate them for charitable and community events.
NY Sun Works Hydroponic Classrooms
In our workshop, participants will have the opportunity to take on a design challenge to create their very own passive hydroponic systems, with all supplies needed to grow their plant at home. We will begin with an informational presentation introducing participants to the science of hydroponics and its importance in urban landscapes. Participants will then have the chance to discuss and dispel common climate myths. As you're exploring the fair, attendees can also visit the NY Sun Works booth to talk more about the program and to see a small-scale hydroponic system in action.
What to Expect: Scenes from Previous Year’s Maker Faire Long Island
