Maker Faire Field Trip Day

Friday, October 18th, 2024

10 am - 3 pm

Full STEAM Ahead!!!

Maker Faire invites everyone, from young preschoolers to seasoned retirees, to dive into a world of discovery, innovation, and joy. Here, there are no limits—just set yourself free and explore! Maker Faire empowers both students and educators to embrace their creativity, opening doors to new educational experiences while keeping expenses minimal.

Kids playing with electronics at an exhibit at Maker Faire Bay Area 2023

Hands-On Activities

Join us at Maker Faire Field Trip Day for a plethora of hands-on activities tailored for students! From mastering the art of soldering to crafting paper circuits and launching rockets, the opportunities for learning and enjoyment are boundless. Immerse yourself in an exhilarating realm of interactive education!

Resources and Engagement

Explore an abundance of educational resources for both educators and students at Maker Faire Field Trip Day. Discover new ideas for captivating lesson plans and activities that will elevate your learning and making journey to new heights. Roam the grounds of Maker Faire and immerse yourself into a world of innovation and creativity!

Kids playing with breadboards and LEDs at an exhibit at Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
Traveling Spectacular live show at Maker Faire Bay Area 2023

Friday Program Highlights

Prepare for an unforgettable experience at Maker Faire Field Trip Day! Don’t miss out on the must-see live shows, exhibits and workshops featured in our exclusive Friday program sheet. Upon arrival, be sure to grab one and uncover the thrilling attractions awaiting you at the Faire.

Bring Your Students in Groups of 10 or More!

Friday

October 18, 2024

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Maker Faire Field Trip Day FAQ

Maker Faire Student Days 2024 programming will be:

  1. Friday, October 18, 2024 @ 11AM – 3PM

Maker Faire Field Trip Day is a special preview day in advance of the full opening of Maker Faire Bay Area on Saturday/Sunday. Most Makers will be available, as well as most attractions. This is an opportunity for school groups, and other interested parties, to get some more face-to-face time with Makers and the Faire in general.

Schools who will be purchasing tickets for Maker Faire Bay Area Field Trip Days for groups of 10 or more students

This applies to public schools, private schools, home schools, colleges, and universities. 

If your group consists of less than 10 students, we encourage you to reach out to other local school groups or pods to form a larger group and join in the Faire experience together.

Please refer to your school’s chaperone policy.

No, all students that are part of school groups MUST attend Maker Faire Bay Area Student Days with a chaperone.

Yes. To pay by check or PO please send an email to tickets@makerfaire.com.

Be sure to indicate in the subject line what you are inquiring about. 

Your entire school group needs to enter the Faire together.

Follow these instructions for organizing your group:

  1. Once you have arrived at the Faire, assemble all members of your group and ensure that everyone is there.
  2. The main contact/chaperone for your whole group should have 2 organized stacks of papers to hand to the ticketing agent:
  3. The first stack will include each attendee’s participation agreement paperclipped together.
  4. The second stack will include, each attendee’s ticket paperclipped together. 
  5. The main contact/chaperone should stand in front of the entire group and be ready to hand both stacks to the ticketing agent. The main contact/chaperone should also be ready with an exact head count of how many students and how many chaperones total, are with their group. 

Please help us reduce the amount of time it takes to get your large groups into the Faire by having all of this information ready before entering in line at the gates.

 

Yes, you may bring a packed lunch into Maker Faire Field Trip Day and food is also available for purchase at the Faire. Please be aware seating areas for large groups are limited. 

Maker Faire Bay Area 2024

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Mare Island Naval Shipyard
560 Nimitz Ave. Mare Island Ca 94592