Ticket Alert: Family-friendly Maker Faire Bay Area - 510 Families

Ticket Alert: Family-friendly Maker Faire Bay Area

Already known for offering spectacles of technology and creativity, the annual Maker Faire is even more visually satisfying now that it occurs on Historic Mare Island, surrounded by water. Not to mention, a whole lot closer to us in the (510).

This post is sponsored by Maker Faire Bay Area. Save 35% on tickets with code 510FAM.

Maker Faire Bay Area Diet Coke Mentos experiment run by 2 scientists outdoors
See what happens when you mix Diet Coke and Mentos candy | Photo: Maker Faire Bay Area

For an admission fee, families get access to a fairgrounds of sorts, where jaw-dropping exhibitions, limitless hands-on activities, and exciting performers come together to offer an all-day adventure.

children in an illuminated room of gadgets and robots
See illuminated art, games, AR, and VR | Photo: Maker Faire Bay Area

Crafting. Creating. Exploding! Get immersed in a weekend full of creativity, curiosity, and invention represented by hundreds of makers and presenters from all over the world. Maker Faire Bay Area is a full-spectrum event with projects, presentations, and activities focused on making for social good, health, education, and technology, as well as the latest developments in AI, microelectronics, 3D printing, drones, robotics, and more.

kids doing craft projects with felt
Take a crafting workshop | Photo: Maker Faire Bay Area

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Also featured will be attractions such as the Luminarium, in addition to exciting workshops, hands-on activities, and learning with something for makers of all ages and skill levels. Plus more mutant vehicles and surprises than you can imagine!

Bay Area Maker Faire
Maker Faire on Mare Island, Vallejo | Photo: Alec Flett

When and Where is the Maker Faire in the Bay Area in 2025

When: Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025

Friday, Sept. 26 from 10 am to 3 pm for “Maker Faire Field Trip Day”
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, Sept. 28 from 10 am to 5 pm

Where: Mare Island Naval Shipyard at 560 Nimitz Ave Vallejo, CA — overlooking the scenic Napa River with lots of parking.

Our resident Maker Faire-enthusiast dad says, “Arrive at the parking lot before the Faire opens for the best experience with both parking and access to activities.”

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kid using a microscope
Look deeply into what makes you curious | Photo: Maker Faire Bay Area

Fees: Friday Youth: $15 | Friday Adult: $30 | Weekend Day Youth: $30 | Weekend Day Adult: $60
Luminarium tickets are an additional $7 in advance or $10 at the door.

Save 25% by purchasing tickets before 9/26. Save 35% using our discount code: 510FAM.

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Thank you again to Maker Faire Bay Area for sponsoring today’s post. Save 35% on tickets with code 510FAM.

Maker Faire Bay Area
Maker Faire | Photo: Alec Flett

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