City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire 2026

On April 26th, experience the City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire—the official science festival of Los Angeles County. This FREE, all-ages event is SoCal’s largest celebration of science, making, creativity, and invention. It’s a full day of hands-on activities, immersive experiences, workshops, live demonstrations, and appearances by renowned creators and science personalities. Designed to reflect the diversity of the greater Los Angeles region, the festival champions curiosity, creativity, and access to STEM for all—now with programming available in both English and Spanish. Presented by Columbia Memorial Space Center. City of STEM Festival & LA Maker Faire. Sunday, April 26, 2026—9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Exposition Park, South Lawn, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90037. Free! The event is outdoors and is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly. Most events and exhibitors will be on the grass lawn. At City of STEM, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at making circuit boards, creating screen printing, piloting drones, exploring mobile museums, and so much more! But the fun does not stop there—there is even more for your family that day! Visit the Natural History Museum as they are offering discounted admission, explore the California Science Center offering FREE entry, walk across the street to the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day at the Los Angeles Coliseum for sports, games, and activities, and see Angel City FC play at BMO Stadium at 3 PM! The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will be providing the following discounts for City of STEM attendees: $5.00 off adult general admission with code NHMSTEM 20% off memberships with the code STEM20 These discounts will only be available on April 26, 2026. Attendees will be able to use these codes at any ticket counter at NHM that day.