School Maker Faire

A whole community day of kid-made everything.

One day, hundreds of kid-built projects, free admission. K-12 STEAM, for the East Bay community and anyone curious.

just wrapped —

12th Annual · May 17, 2026

Thanks to everyone who came, exhibited, and volunteered. Recap details and 2026 photos are coming soon. The next Maker Faire is planned for May 2027. Subscribe to the newsletter for the date.

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Browse and get inspired

The Maker Faire archive.

Two pages for prospective makers, whether you want to see what other kids built last year or you're trying to come up with your own project.

11th Annual · 2025

Meet the makers →

The full lineup of 80+ projects and 200+ student makers from the 2025 faire. Browse by section: hands-on stations, every PUSD school, robotics, music, and community partners.

A–Z brainstorm

Project ideas →

From Animation to Zymometer (with Zombie Zoo somewhere in the middle). Stuck on what to bring? Start with the letter that interests you and follow it.

Spring 2027

Want to volunteer or exhibit next year?

The 12th annual just wrapped on May 17, 2026. Sign-ups for the 13th annual open in spring 2027. The buttons below are placeholders for now. They'll wake up about six weeks before the next faire.

Returns spring 2027

Free tickets

Eventbrite registration. Admission is always free.

Returns spring 2027

Volunteer

Setup, cleanup, logistics, exhibit support. Short shifts, real impact.

Returns spring 2027

All project types: drones, cosplay, puppets, kites, VR, LEGO, music. Show off what you made.

Subscribers to the newsletter get the 2027 date and signup links first.

11th Annual recap · May 18, 2025

1,000+ visitors. Record 80+ student makers.

Sunday May 18, 2025, the 11th annual faire drew over 1,000 community members to the Piedmont High School campus. A record 80+ student exhibitors showed what they made all year. Browse the full lineup.

Kids built vehicles for derby races. They made slime, bath fizzies, and beaded crafts. They launched air rockets and used robots to play mini golf. Teacher grantees shared classroom projects, including student-made electric guitars, light-up plushies, and (yes) actual heart dissections.

Community partners brought sustainability into focus: The Nimble Repair ran fix-it stations. The Denim Project demonstrated textile reuse. STEAM Toy Swap gave old toys new homes.

Children and parents gathered around a large outdoor LEGO play table at the Piedmont School Maker Faire. — 2025 Maker Faire LEGO play table

1,000+

community visitors in 2025
80+

student-exhibitor tables
12

years and counting
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admission · always free

FAQ

Common questions.

Is admission really free? +

Yes. Admission is free. We just ask people to register ahead so we have a rough headcount for the day.

What ages is the faire for? +

All ages. Most exhibits come from K-12 students in PUSD, but the audience is the whole community. Kids, parents, grandparents, neighbors, anyone curious about what local students are making.

I don't live or go to school in Piedmont. Can I still exhibit and attend? +

Yes, please come. The faire is open to the whole East Bay. Exhibitors from outside Piedmont are very welcome; we just love a good project.

Can my kid (or my class) exhibit? +

Yes. The exhibit signup form is open in the spring. Any project type works: drones, cosplay, puppets, kites, VR, LEGO creations, music, ceramics, anything you made and want to talk about.

How do I volunteer? +

Setup, cleanup, logistics, helping exhibitors during the day. The volunteer signup form opens in the spring. Most volunteer shifts are short (1-2 hours) and you can pick what fits your day.

Where is parking? +

Piedmont High School has limited parking. We recommend walking or biking if you can; otherwise plan to arrive a little early and find street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

Is it indoors or outdoors? +

Mostly outdoors. Exhibits, demos, and food spread across the high school courtyards and outdoor spaces; a smaller portion sits inside the main building.

Still have something specific? Email hello@piedmontmakers.org.

12 years and counting

The faire has happened every spring since 2014.

Full event history lives on the events calendar. Scroll down to "Past events."