Don't miss the Philadelphia Maker Faire this weekend
For readers in the Northeast USA looking for something to do this weekend, we humbly suggest a day trip to attend the 2022 Philadelphia Maker Faire on Saturday October 15th. After taking the last two years off due to COVID-19, the event has moved to the Independence Seaport Museum for its big comeback, and is sure to attract many hackers and makers eager to show off their pandemic projects. .
Of course, the nature of these events is that you never really know what you're going to see until you get there. But just browsing through the list of confirmed projects that will have dedicated tables, we can tell there's some very interesting stuff on tap - from combat robots and hologram printers, to plasma physics and hydrofoils. electrical. Although the deadline for submitting projects for official inclusion has long passed, we can tell you from experience that this won't stop people from showing up with their own gadgets to show off to the captive audience. Especially if they are of the portable variety; it's not really a Maker Faire unless someone is wearing something that flashes.
Olympia and BecunaNaturally, the Fair itself is obviously the main event, but don't forget that the Independence Seaport Museum itself- even worth a visit while you're there. You can visit the 130-year-old USS Olympia, as well as the USS Becuna, one of the last remaining WWII Balao-class submarines .
While the community may never truly recover from the loss of flagship Maker Faires in New York and California, we are reassured to know that smaller regional fairs like this have grown over the years. last years. They're not only a great way to connect with like-minded people in your area, but can also help connect you with vendors and creator-friendly organizations that you might otherwise overlook.
For readers in the Northeast USA looking for something to do this weekend, we humbly suggest a day trip to attend the 2022 Philadelphia Maker Faire on Saturday October 15th. After taking the last two years off due to COVID-19, the event has moved to the Independence Seaport Museum for its big comeback, and is sure to attract many hackers and makers eager to show off their pandemic projects. .
Of course, the nature of these events is that you never really know what you're going to see until you get there. But just browsing through the list of confirmed projects that will have dedicated tables, we can tell there's some very interesting stuff on tap - from combat robots and hologram printers, to plasma physics and hydrofoils. electrical. Although the deadline for submitting projects for official inclusion has long passed, we can tell you from experience that this won't stop people from showing up with their own gadgets to show off to the captive audience. Especially if they are of the portable variety; it's not really a Maker Faire unless someone is wearing something that flashes.
Olympia and BecunaNaturally, the Fair itself is obviously the main event, but don't forget that the Independence Seaport Museum itself- even worth a visit while you're there. You can visit the 130-year-old USS Olympia, as well as the USS Becuna, one of the last remaining WWII Balao-class submarines .
While the community may never truly recover from the loss of flagship Maker Faires in New York and California, we are reassured to know that smaller regional fairs like this have grown over the years. last years. They're not only a great way to connect with like-minded people in your area, but can also help connect you with vendors and creator-friendly organizations that you might otherwise overlook.
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