A large, family-friendly festival bringing together inventors, artists, engineers, scientists, crafters, educators, and makers of all ages to share their projects and inspire others through hands-on experiences.
📍 Location: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
📅 Dates: September 12–13, 2026
⏰ Hours: Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
🌎 Focus: Invention, technology, engineering, arts, crafts, creativity, DIY projects, demonstrations, and interactive activities
🔗 Website: https://oc.makerfaire.com/
The Kid-Friendly World Zone will be presented inside the pavilion, where visitors can discover Kid-Friendly World projects, programs, books, events, and opportunities that encourage children to create, learn, develop their ideas, and participate in meaningful activities.
For families, educators, young creators, and children’s organizations, Maker Faire Orange County is an opportunity to explore innovation, meet makers, participate in hands-on activities, and see how creative ideas can become real projects.
