Ever wanted to watch robots beat each other up, launch a homemade rocket, or learn how to build something you never imagined making yourself?
Maker Faire Orlando returns November 7–8, 2026, bringing two days of inventions, science experiments, technology, art, and hands-on activities to the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
With more than 250 exhibits, this family-friendly event celebrates the people who build things simply because they want to see if their ideas will work.
One of the biggest attractions is Robot Ruckus, a combat robot competition featuring machines battling inside an arena. Visitors can watch robots fight, meet their builders, and see robots connected to the television series BattleBots.
But there’s much more happening beyond the robot battles.
Attendees can explore 3D printing, electronics, cosplay, custom-built vehicles, and interactive science projects. Activities include building and launching paper rockets, learning to solder, making personalized T-shirts, and discovering how engineers and artists turn their ideas into reality.
There’s even a group called Princesses with Powertools, where women engineers dressed as princesses introduce visitors to working with tools.
The weekend also features Power Racing competitions with miniature electric vehicles, live demonstrations, workshops, musical performances, and panels covering everything from theme park design to cosplay and prop making.
And unlike a traditional science fair, many of these exhibits encourage visitors to get involved rather than simply stand back and watch.
Maker Faire Orlando takes place Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM both days at the Central Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Halls, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida.
Parking is free, and special admission programs are available for educators, military members, veterans, and first responders.
If you’ve ever taken something apart just to figure out how it works, Maker Faire Orlando is probably going to feel like your kind of place.
And who knows? You might leave wanting to build a robot of your own.
Beam Me Up Scotty
Old punk rocker from Miami who still smells faintly like comic shops and poor financial decisions.
