Maker Faire NoVa
Alexandria City High School and Chinquapin Park
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More than 100 makers arrive in Alexandria from across the DMV to share with you STEAM-focused interactive projects, demonstrations, and workshops in the areas of engineering, science, art, robotics, drones, and more. Partners include Virginia Tech, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, George Mason University, and American University.
The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts co-produces with Nova Labs the return of this beloved event after a 5-year hiatus during the pandemic, now in its new home in Alexandria!
Featured activities include:
– Master of Ceremonies NBC4’s Tommy McFly
– Ribbon-cutting welcome to celebrate ALX275 at Maker Faire
– Drone flying with Virginia Tech
– Artists with Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
– Hands-on activities with George Mason University and American University
– History of Inventors with United States Patent and Trademark Office
– Maker Educator Meetup for educators and librarians
– Exhibitions featuring ALX275 Anniversary Grant Recipients
Tickets are now on sale online. Advance tickets are available through Monday October 14th. A family ticket, good for a group of five people entering the Faire together, are available.