RVA MakerFest 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1000 - 1700
Join us for RVA MakerFest 2025, a FREE, family-friendly festival showcasing the incredible creativity and ingenuity of the Richmond region!
Get ready for a day of discovery, hands-on activities, and fascinating demonstrations from local makers, artists, engineers, tinkerers, and more. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just curious about how things work, there's something for everyone at RVA MakerFest!
What to expect:
Interactive Exhibits: Explore a diverse range of projects from robotics and 3D printing to traditional crafts, textiles, and sustainable technologies.
Hands-on Activities: Get creative and try your hand at making something yourself!
Live Demonstrations: Watch skilled makers bring their ideas to life right before your eyes.
Family Fun: Engage in activities designed for all ages, fostering curiosity and a love for making.
Locally Made Goods: Opportunity to purchase hand made goods directly from the makers
Connect with the Maker Community: Meet local makers, learn about their passions, and find resources to start your own making journey.
Food Trucks and Refreshments: Enjoy delicious local food and drinks throughout the day.
Who should attend?
Curious kids and adults of all ages!
Families looking for an engaging and educational outing.
Aspiring makers, artists, and inventors.
Educators seeking innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) resources.
Anyone interested in local innovation, craftsmanship, and community building.
Admission: FREE!
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate the spirit of making and innovation in RVA!
For more information or to apply as a maker visit https://rvamakerfest.org
Category: Community | Markets
Get ready for a day of discovery, hands-on activities, and fascinating demonstrations from local makers, artists, engineers, tinkerers, and more. Whether you're a seasoned maker or just curious about how things work, there's something for everyone at RVA MakerFest!
What to expect:
Interactive Exhibits: Explore a diverse range of projects from robotics and 3D printing to traditional crafts, textiles, and sustainable technologies.
Hands-on Activities: Get creative and try your hand at making something yourself!
Live Demonstrations: Watch skilled makers bring their ideas to life right before your eyes.
Family Fun: Engage in activities designed for all ages, fostering curiosity and a love for making.
Locally Made Goods: Opportunity to purchase hand made goods directly from the makers
Connect with the Maker Community: Meet local makers, learn about their passions, and find resources to start your own making journey.
Food Trucks and Refreshments: Enjoy delicious local food and drinks throughout the day.
Who should attend?
Curious kids and adults of all ages!
Families looking for an engaging and educational outing.
Aspiring makers, artists, and inventors.
Educators seeking innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) resources.
Anyone interested in local innovation, craftsmanship, and community building.
Admission: FREE!
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate the spirit of making and innovation in RVA!
For more information or to apply as a maker visit https://rvamakerfest.org
Category: Community | Markets
Starting Price Per Person
Free
Other Information
Where
Deep Run High School
4801 Twin Hickory Road
Glen Allen Virginia 23059
United States
( College - School - Training Center )
4801 Twin Hickory Road
Glen Allen Virginia 23059
United States
( College - School - Training Center )
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