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MAKER FAIRE- BALBOA PARK


Maker Faire San Diego is a hands-on festival of innovation, invention, and creativity! This multi-museum event showcases over 250 exhibitors, speakers, workshops, and performers from across the region. Hands-on activities for adults and families alike are a HUGE part of this event! 

SDAI has special events on both days including

Guided Tour with Beyond the Age of Reason Curators Debby and Larry Kline

An artist Q&A with Dave Ghilarducci

Open Studio with XUCHI NAUNGAYAN EGGLETON


Exhibitors will display their creations at Balboa Park - mostly *inside* participating museums. Each circuit will hold a different array of activities, so be sure to explore them all!

MF1. (New!) Comic-Con International!
MF2. San Diego Automotive Museum
MF3. Japanese Friendship Garden
MF4. San Diego Art Institute
MF5. San Diego Museum of Man
MF6. The Old Globe
MF7. Fleet Science Center
MF8. Cox Outdoor Zone
MF9. San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)
MF10. Robot Resurrection
MF11. Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park

**TICKET OPTIONS**
Early Bird Tickets (best deal!) on sale: NOW through July 31st.
Online Advance Tickets on sale: August 1st - October 5th.
At the Door Tickets: October 6th - 7th.

Access to Maker Faire San Diego is included for Balboa Park Annual Explorer Passholders. Group sales available for parties of 10+. Check out our ticket page for details: http://sandiego.makerfaire.com/

Earlier Event: September 30
MINDFULNESS IN THE GALLERY
Later Event: October 6
OPEN STUDIO XUCHI NAUNGAYAN EGGLETON