We’re heading to City of STEM + LA Maker Faire tomorrow! Come visit Maker Faire Orange County at Exposition Park on April 26, 2026 from 9AM–5PM. Stop by our booth to say hi, learn more about Maker Faire OC, and connect with the maker community. We’d love to see you there!

Join us tomorrow at #TheMakrLab for our #CosplayMeetup — come work on your build, connect w/other makers, & make some creative progress. This month includes a skill session from 7–8 PM—jump in to learn something new or keep working on your project! 🕔 4-8PM 📍 The Makr Lab oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/

Our April Cosplay #Meetup is this Friday at #TheMakrLab! Bring your current build, start something new, or just come hang out with fellow cosplay makers. From costumes to props and everything in between, it’s a great space to create and connect. 🕔 4-8PM 📍 The Makr Lab oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/

Partner with us to support a weekend of creativity, innovation, & hands-on learning. Connect your brand with thousands of makers, families, educators, & tech enthusiasts. Be part of building an inspiring community event. oc.makerfaire.com/become-a-spo... #MakerFaireOC #CallForSponsors #MFOC2026

Early Bird tickets for #MakerFaireOC 2026 are on sale now! Save on tickets and secure your spot for a weekend full of creativity, innovation, and hands-on fun. Join us September 12–13, 2026 and experience the best of the maker community. Get your #EarlyBird tickets: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/

Call for Makers is open for #MFOC2026! Are you a builder, artist, engineer, crafter, or creator? Share what you make & be part of a community that celebrates creativity, curiosity, & hands-on innovation. Show, tell, & inspire — what Maker Faire is all about. oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-mak...

Stop by #TheMakrLab tomorrow for our #CosplayMeetup & work on your build in a creative, collaborative space. From costumes to props, everyone’s welcome—come hang out, make progress, & connect with other makers. 🕔 Fri, 3/27, 4-8pm 📍 The Makr Lab oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC

Our #CosplayMeetup is this Friday at #TheMakrLab! Bring your project, ideas, or questions and spend the evening building with fellow makers. Whether you’re just starting or deep into a build, all skill levels are welcome. 3/27, Friday, 4-8pm The Makr Lab oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/ #MakerFaireOC

Join us Fri, 3/27 at #TheMakrLab for our 1st #CosplayMeetup! Bring projects, ideas, or questions & build alongside fellow makers. All skill levels welcome, whether you’re working on a costume, props, or just getting started! 🕔 4-8pm 📍 The Makr Lab oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/ #MakerFaireOC #MFOC

Early Bird tickets for #MakerFaireOC 2026 are on sale now! Grab your tickets early & save while securing your spot for a weekend full of creativity, innovation, & hands-on fun w/the maker community. Join us September 12–13, 2026. Get your tickets: oc.makerfaire.com/tickets/ #MFOC2026 #MakerFaire

Become a sponsor of #MakerFaireOC 2026! Support creativity, hands-on learning, & innovation while connecting with thousands of makers, families, & educators. Help us build an inspiring community event. Learn more: oc.makerfaire.com/become-a-spo... #MFOC2026 #CallForSponsors #STEM #SupportCreativity

Call for Makers for #MFOC2026 is open! Are you a builder, artist, crafter, or creator of any kind? We want you to share what you make with our community. Maker Faire OC is all about creativity, curiosity, & hands-on innovation — & it starts with makers like you! oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-mak...

Meet Maxwell — the animatronic bird built from a kit by Bottango! You can check him out in person and try your hand at animatronics at our booth at @vcfsocal.bsky.social this weekend. Stop by, say hi, and explore this fun, hands-on maker project! #MakerFaireOC #VCFSoCal #Animatronics #Bottango

You can find the #MakerFaireOC team at @vcfsocal.bsky.social today & tomorrow, Feb 14–15! Stop by our table from 9 AM–6 PM to say hello, chat with our team & check out some amazing retro tech. We’d love to see you there! Hotel Fera 100 The City Dr, Orange, CA www.vcfsocal.com #VCFSocal #MFOC

It’s happening tomorrow! Come hang out with #MFOC at The Makr Lab for our #MetalLathe101 meetup. Get an intro to machining, learn the controls and safety basics, and see how a metal lathe works up close. Perfect for beginners! 🕐 1–4 PM | 📍 Anaheim oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/

5 days to go! Join #MFOC at The Makr Lab for a #MetalLathe meetup on Sunday, 2/8, 1–4 PM. Learn machining basics, safety, & core controls in a beginner-friendly intro. Come hang out, learn something new, & get inspired. oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/ #MakerFaireOC #MachiningBasics #BeginnerFriendly

Join #MFOC next Sunday for a #MetalLathe Meetup at #TheMakrLab! Perfect for beginners, this session covers metal lathe basics, safety, core controls, and a guided walkthrough. If time allows, we may even get hands-on. Sun, Feb 8, 1–4 PM The Makr Lab, Anaheim oc.makerfaire.com/meetups/

Tonight’s the night! Join #MakerFaireOC at #TheMakrLab for an evening of exploring the space, meeting fellow makers, & hanging out with the community. Stop by, say hi, & get inspired. 📅 Thursday, Jan 22 🕔 5–8 PM 📍 The Makr Lab 1201 E Ball Rd, Unit F Anaheim, CA 92805 tockify.com/makerfaireoc...

2 days to go! Join #MFOC at #TheMakrLab to explore the space, meet new faces, and enjoy a relaxed night of maker conversation and creativity. Can’t make it? Open House runs daily thru 01/25, 12–8 PM. Thursday, 01/22, 5–8 PM 1201 E Ball Rd, Unit F Anaheim, CA 92805 tockify.com/makerfaireoc...

1 week to go! Join #MakerFaireOC at #TheMakrLab for our January Meetup on Thursday, 01/22. Tour the space, meet fellow makers, share ideas, & get inspired during a relaxed community hangout. 🕔 5–8 PM 📍 The Makr Lab 1201 E Ball Rd, Unit F Anaheim, CA 92805 tockify.com/makerfaireoc...

Kick off 2026 with #MakerFaireOC at The Makr Lab! Join us for a relaxed meetup during #OpenHouse Week—tour the space, meet fellow makers, share ideas, or just get inspired. tockify.com/makerfaireoc... 📅 Thu, Jan 22 | 🕔 5–8 PM 📍 The Makr Lab, 1201 E Ball Rd, Unit F, Anaheim CA 92805 #TheMakrLab

#HappyNewYear from #MakerFaireOC! As we welcome the year ahead, we’re excited to keep building, learning, and creating together. Thank you to our incredible maker community for your creativity, curiosity, and support. Here’s to another year of making amazing things together! #MFOC #HNY2026

Happy Thanksgiving from Maker Faire OC! We’re grateful for our amazing community of makers, creators, educators, and families who inspire us year after year. Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday. #MakerFaireOC #Thanksgiving #Grateful #MakersGonnaMake #Community

Join in tomorrow at 10 AM! Ethan, CEO of OCreate (producer of Maker Faire OC), will join OMTech in a livestream hosted by Graphics Pro: “Grow Your Laser Business with Local Partnerships.” Tune in to learn how collaboration & community can help your business thrive! event.on24.com/wcc/r/509044...

🎃 Happy Halloween from Maker Faire OC! 👻 We’re celebrating with photos from past years — featuring amazing costumes and creative makers from guests and exhibitors alike. Stay spooky and keep making! #MakerFaireOC #Halloween #MakersGonnaMake

We’re just 2 days away from our October Meetup! 👻 Join us Sunday, Oct 19 at 4 PM for a behind-the-scenes tour of Eulogy Collective’s haunted attraction, 7 Deadly Sins, at Anaheim GardenWalk. See how the scares are made—spots still available! 🔗 oc.makerfaire.com/meetups

Get ready for a spooky October Meetup! 👻 Join us Sunday, Oct 19 at 4 PM for a behind-the-scenes tour of Eulogy Collective’s haunted attraction, 7 Deadly Sins, at Anaheim GardenWalk. See how props, lighting & sound bring the scares to life! 🎟️ Limited to 15 guests oc.makerfaire.com/meetups

Join @omtechlaser's next live stream with guest speaker Mayra! Learn how to sell your laser-made products online and grow your business! Watch here tomorrow at 1pm PDT: www.youtube.com/live/KUUgYzW... #omtech #livestream #laserengraving #startyourbusiness #MFOCBadgeSponsor

From Lite Brites to giant Operation and our VW bus with Makey— Maker Faire Bay Area was unforgettable! We’re honored that our Lite Brites earned the Editor’s Choice Blue Ribbon. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to share the maker spirit with us. Time-lapse from day 2: youtu.be/0ds43YBDBp8?...

Day 1 at Maker Faire Bay Area was glowing! ✨ Check out this time-lapse of our giant Lite Brites installation lighting up the floor and sparking creativity. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/Z9WZtBmp2UE?... #MakerFaire #MakerFaireOC #MFOC #MFOCatMFBA #MareIsland #GiantLiteBrite

We hit the road to join Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend! Excited to connect with makers, share ideas, and bring a little OC maker spirit up north. If you’re at Mare Island, come say hi—we’d love to meet you! bayarea.makerfaire.com#/tickets?lan...

Our session stage had its own identity thanks to a beautiful custom-made sign that welcomed every presentation and conversation. Grateful to our spark sponsor CausePlay for helping make it happen! #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #SessionStage #CustomSign #SparkSponsor #MakerCommunity

Thank you to all of our Spark Sponsors at Maker Faire OC 2025! Spark Sponsors support the event in unique ways—through services, resources, in-kind support, or custom donations—helping us ignite creativity, power surprise experiences & make big ideas possible. #MakerFaireOC #ThankYou #MakerCommunity

Thank you to Voron Design for being the Mastersmith Sponsor of the 3D Printing Village at Maker Faire OC! From a one-person project to a global community, Voron sets the standard for open-source 3D printers—precise, reliable & built for makers everywhere. vorondesign.com

We're proud to partner with OMTech! Check out these awesome badges for Maker Faire OC—makers are loving their machines! omtech.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #BadgeSponsor #OMTech #laserengraving #MakerCommunity

Thank you to Brain Builders STEM Education for returning as a Goldsmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your work in robotics, engineering & STEM inspires the next generation of innovators. www.brainbuildersed.org #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #BrainBuilders #STEM #GoldsmithSponsor #ThankYouSponsor

Thank you to OneLaser for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your laser tech helps makers cut, engrave & create with precision. We appreciate your support! www.1laser.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #OneLaser #ThankYouSponsor

Thank you to EarthLCD for returning as a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! For 30+ years, they’ve delivered trusted LCD solutions worldwide. We appreciate your continued support! earthlcd.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #EarthLCD #ThankYouSponsor

Thank you to California Filament for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your colorful PETG filaments power makers’ creativity with strength & reliability. We appreciate your continued support! californiafilament.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #CaliforniaFilament #3DPrinting #ThankYouSponsor

Thank you to Bricks & Minifigs Orange for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your passion for LEGO®—from rare sets to bulk bins—sparks creativity for builders of all ages. We’re grateful for your support! bricksandminifigs.com/orange-ca/

Thank you to Rolling Robots for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Your hands-on robot building & test drives inspire the next generation of makers and champions. We’re grateful for your continued support! Learn more: www.rollingrobots.com/home

Big thanks to Cocoa Press for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC 2025! Their 3D chocolate printer fuses tech + taste, crafting custom confections layer by layer. Innovation never tasted so sweet! cocoapress.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #CocoaPress #3DPrinting #Chocolate #Makers

Big thanks to Saltgator for being a Blacksmith Sponsor at Maker Faire OC! Their desktop SoftGel injection machine empowers makers to create custom baits, prototypes & more. Learn more: saltgator.com #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #Saltgator #SoftGelinjection #ThankYouSponsor

Thank you to Southern California Edison for powering Maker Faire OC as a Blacksmith Sponsor! Explore clean energy & hands-on learning at their Energy Education Centers: www.sce.com/clean-energy... #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #SoCalEdison #ThankYouSponsor #CleanEnergy #STEM #MakerFaire

Big thanks to @ldojason.bsky.social for once again powering Maker Faire OC as both our Lanyard Sponsor and a Blacksmith Sponsor! From the lanyards around our necks to innovations built layer by layer, your support keeps our maker community strong. Learn more about LDO Motors: ldomotors.com

Huge thanks to @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social for sponsoring circuits at Maker Faire OC 2025! They supplied the circuit boards for our badge kits, mini Makey soldering kits, & freebie rulers. Your support keeps our maker community powered up! You can build your own projects with them at www.pcbway.com

Huge thank you to OMTech for sponsoring this year’s official Maker Faire Orange County badge! Your support powered the spirit of making & innovation. Watch the badge production video here: youtu.be/pGkqEJNy1dg?... #MakerFaireOC #OMTechLaser #MFOC2025 #OMTech #BadgeSponsor

Thank you to everyone who made Maker Faire OC 2025 unforgettable—our incredible makers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees! Together, we celebrated creativity, innovation, and community in the best way possible. See you next year! ✨

#MeetTheMaker: RCHS Robotics is heading to Maker Faire OC 2025! This award-winning high school team combines AI and robotics to tackle real-world challenges—like fixing potholes with their innovative project, C.R.A.T.E.R. #MakerFaireOC #MFOC2025 #RCHSRobotics #AI #robotics #youngmakers #MakerFaire

Last day to sign up before the event! Join fellow makers at Maker Faire OC for the Build a Foam Dart Blaster session. Walk away with a custom blaster you built yourself, then test it at the Nerf range! 📅 Sept 13 | 12–1 PM | Session Stage | $80 👉 Sign up now: oc.makerfaire.com/activities/