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Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)

Sunday, September 27, 2026 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS

Historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard | 560 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592⁠

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Maker Faire Bay Area 2026 (Sept. 25-27)

The 20th anniversary of MAKER FAIRE.

A weekend packed with wonder and whimsy! We are bringing together the best of the best from legendary makers who have been with us since the beginning to the newest innovators who are shaping the future.

Maker Faire celebrates the entire creative continuum. Dive into a world where art, technology, and science collide with robots, rockets, Tesla coils, DIY, and glorious Rube Goldberg chaos await!

Maker Faire
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 10a – 3p
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10a – 5p
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10a – 5p
Historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 560 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo
Tickets start at $45; save 25% with promo code BAS

  • Paid parking available⁠
  • Ferry from San Francisco to Mare Island⁠
  • Food and drink available for purchase⁠
  • This is a rain-or-shine event there are no refunds

 

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Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $45*
*Tickets start at $45 | Get 25% Off Tickets with code BAS
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, 3 Day Weekend, Community, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors
Address: 560 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592⁠

Sunday, September 27, 2026

8:00 am   Bay Area Youth Climate Summit  FREE*
*Completely Free For All
10:00 am   Bodhi Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair (SF County Fair Building)  FREE*
*RSVP required
10:00 am   SF’s 1st Golden Gate Park Nature Festival (2026)  FREE
10:00 am   “Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
10:00 am   Cole Valley Fair  FREE*
*Free
10:00 am   Game Market West 2026: Shop + Play 35+ New Indie Games Free (San Jose)  FREE*
*RSVP recommended, not required
11:00 am   Bay Area Queer Zine Fest (Oakland)  FREE*
*Masks required
11:00 am   “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:00 am   SF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)  FREE*
*Free all day
12:00 pm   “Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)  FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
12:00 pm   SCBC’s 5th Annual Oyster Festival (Sausalito)  FREE*
*free to attend; food/drinks sold a la carte
12:00 pm   Warfield Commons Housewarming & Grand Opening  FREE*
*RSVP
12:00 pm   SF’s “Sundays at the Beach” Free Yoga Day (Great Highway)  FREE
12:00 pm   Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)  FREE
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park 2026 Finale: German Day  FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
4:00 pm   SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Your Next Comic: A New Faces Showcase)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes in advance for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
6:00 pm   “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pm   Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF  FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
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