Chicago Maker Fest

Chicago Maker Fest Maker Fest is a family-friendly showcase of the most innovative work in Chicago: invention, creativity, resourcefulness, and a celebration of what we MAKE.

It’s a place where people share their passions, projects, struggles, and successes! Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors, and commercial exhibitors. They are of all ages and backgrounds. Maker Faire’s mission is to entertain, inform, connect and inspire these thousands of Makers and aspiring Makers. Th

e inaugural Maker Faire was held in San Mateo, CA and in 2011 celebrated its sixth annual Bay Area event with some 100,000 people in attendance. As Maker Faire has grown in popularity and relevance, additional flagship faires were launched in 2010 in Detroit and New York City. Community-driven, independently produced Mini Maker Faire events inspired by Maker Faire are now being produced around the United States and the world, including this very Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire. Maker Faire is supported by MAKE Magazine and O’Reilly Media. Mini Maker Faire Chicago Northside focuses on tinkerers of all ages, but mostly young makers, teaching and learning one another. We hope for every Maker and attendee to come away with a new skill or interest, to share ideas and to be inspired to make greater things.

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The joys of spring. Some daffodils are popping up at Schurz. How are your early bloomers doing this year?
03/31/2021

The joys of spring. Some daffodils are popping up at Schurz. How are your early bloomers doing this year?

Our call for makers is open for submissions! With this year being remote, things will go a bit different but we're in it...
03/11/2021

Our call for makers is open for submissions! With this year being remote, things will go a bit different but we're in it together. If you have an idea for a workshop or virtual session, we'd love to hear it! Fill out the form on our website, http://chimakerfest.com

This we honor Jackie Moore and Christina Pei. These two amazing women built the foundations for what maker celebration...
03/09/2021

This we honor Jackie Moore and Christina Pei. These two amazing women built the foundations for what maker celebration and showcasing should look like with the Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire and Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire, respectively. We're grateful for their inspiration and dedication to the community.

02/26/2021

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Looking back at our 2018 Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire: 's open-source robotic arm. What can't this thing...
02/18/2021

Looking back at our 2018 Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire: 's open-source robotic arm. What can't this thing do?

March through this February snow into April showers. Can't wait for those May flowers.
02/15/2021

March through this February snow into April showers. Can't wait for those May flowers.

March through this February snow into April showers. Can't wait for those May flowers.
02/15/2021

March through this February snow into April showers. Can't wait for those May flowers.

For the love of making, save the date! Announcing the 2021 Chicago Maker Fest, Virtual Edition. We are committed to deli...
02/14/2021

For the love of making, save the date! Announcing the 2021 Chicago Maker Fest, Virtual Edition. We are committed to delivering the same great Maker Fest experience, safely and virtually. Stay tuned as we roll out calls for makers, volunteers, and details on how to join us on the big day. We miss you all, our creative community. It's no fest without you. @ your friends and let them know!"

03/16/2020

CANCELLED - We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Chicago Northside Maker Fest. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are being proactive to ensure the safety of our students, our talented makers, and our attendees. Thank you for being fans of this great event! Please save the date for next year: May 1st, 2021.

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