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

Saturday, September 26, 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)

Maker Faire 2026

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

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

Other Events on This Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:30 am   SF’s “Get Up, Get Out” Black Men’s Health Symposium (Bayview)  FREE
9:30 am   Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required
9:30 am   Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)  FREE*
*Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required.
10:00 am   Free Cemetery Walking Tour: “Oral Traditions” Readings and Tastings (Oakland)  FREE
10:00 am   Sausalito Art & Harbor Days  FREE
10:00 am   SF World Naked Bike Ride Autumn Equinox/FolsomSF (Fall 2026)  FREE*
*A set of Wheels & A Big Smile are the ONLY VIP Ticket You need!
10:00 am   Trinity Alley $5 Book Fair (SF)  FREE
10:00 am   Free Bay Area ADU & Tiny Home Expo Fall 2026 (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free Free Admission and Free Parking
10:00 am   “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds  $13*
*$13.44+ | Kids 6 & under FREE | Parking $15
10:30 am   Bagels and Bricks: Creative Hangout for Makers (SoMa)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
11:00 am   5th Annual Art & Lit Fest (Serramonte Center)  FREE
11:00 am   4th Annual “Circus on The Square” + Free Popcorn (SF)  FREE*
*Free for all
11:00 am   Rodeo Music and Art Market  FREE*
*Free All Day; No RSVP needed
11:00 am   8th Annual Bay Area Korean “Chuseok” Festival (The Presidio)  FREE
11:00 am   Off the Grid 2026 Treasure Island w/ Free Kites + Free Ferry Rides (Fall 2026)  FREE
11:00 am   District 11 OMI Family Summit  FREE*
*Free food and childcare.
11:00 am   September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)  FREE
11:00 am   The Mrs. Roper Castro Bar Crawl (SF)  FREE*
*Free
11:00 am   2026 Bay Area “Chuseok” Korean Harvest Festival (The Presidio)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome
12:00 pm   Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Free Festival, 21+ Chillgarten + Kids Zone (Sept. 25-26)  FREE*
*This event is FREE ADMISSION. RSVP appreciated. Drink tickets, glasses, and kids zone passes are available for purchase on-site. Please note, the ticket booths are CASHLESS.
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   Free “Viva Fall Fest”: Hispanic Heritage Market on Fourth Street (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Completely free to attend, no ticket or RSVP required. Just walk up. Food and goods from vendors are individually priced.
1:00 pm   Burton Fest: Inspired by the Mind of Tim Burton (Easy Bay)  FREE
1:00 pm   SamTrans 50th Community Celebration (Millbrae)  FREE
5:00 pm   Union Square’s Cinema Under the Stars: “The Conversation”  FREE
5:00 pm   10th Annual Beyond the A Word: Reproductive Life Stories  $25
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   “Golden Gate Comedy Night” SF’s Most Intimate Comedy Club  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. 21+
7:00 pm   Free Outdoor Movie Night in Duboce Park “How to Train Your Dragon” (Fall 2026)  FREE
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   “Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
9:00 pm   SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)  $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
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