Maker Fest 2026: Free DIY Tie-Dye, Tesla Coils + Clothing Swap Runway (Oakland)
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Union Machine Works | 521 3rd Street Oakland
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
A day-long celebration of what happens when makers, artists, and community come together. Tie-dye your own threads. Swap wardrobes on our runway. Watch Tesla coils spark. Dance with our DJs. Taste food from local vendors. See our art studio members creating live. This isn’t just a party, it’s a glimpse into what a creative collaborative actually looks like.
Many activities are entirely FREE! For elevated experiences, it’s 1 Activity Ticket () per $20 donation now and $25 on the day of the event. All proceeds go directly to support our 501(c)(7) non-profit.
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All Day Experiences Include:
- Harmonic Drift: Come jam anytime on Dan’s 50+ piece percussion trailer.
- Clothing Swap & Runway: Bring some rags to trade, find a new look, and strut your stuff on our runway photo shoot.
- Marble Hunt: Race to win the wizard trophy (Free for all to hunt!). Use a ticket to immediately claim a vortex infinite marble or custom order one.
- Tie-Dye Station: BYO garment for free anytime tie-dye. Use a ticket to claim a provided garment and a 1-on-1 lesson.
- DIY Mini Golf (Build Phase): Help us build a hole from our massive amassment of supplies anytime before 4:00 PM. Use a ticket to access premium building materials.
- Photo Op Spot: Get professional shots with our varied studio backdrops. Use a ticket to adorn yourself with exclusive costume wear for a true model experience.
- LED Grid Programming: Free to program our large 3’x8′ Transcender grid anytime and learn the ropes of building LED grids.
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: FREE*
