Frisco Maker Faire

Saturday, January 25th

10 AM – 4PM

Join us at the Discovery Center for the Frisco Maker Faire! Hosted by Sci-Tech in partnership with Play Frisco, this community event for all ages brings together makers and creators from a diverse range of skills, hobbies, and interests. Guests will be able to meet individual makers, organizations, and businesses from the Frisco and DFW area who range from game enthusiasts to traditional crafters to giant catapult builders!

Admission to the Frisco Maker Faire is FREE and generously sponsored by a grant from the Manning Van Lopik Memorial Foundation. All-ages Maker booths will be located primarily in the public gallery spaces of the Frisco Discovery Center. Children’s activities will be located inside Sci-Tech.

FAQs & Know Before You Go

Admission:

  • Admission to the Frisco Maker Faire is free for all guests. Maker booths will be primarily located within the public gallery spaces of the Frisco Discovery Center.
  • Sci-Tech is a dedicated children’s museum, and no adults will be admitted inside the museum for youth activities unless accompanying a child.

Parking:

  • Parking is free and available in front of the Frisco Discovery Center and Frisco Public Library.
  • If the parking lot is full, overflow is available along Cotton Gin Road.

Food & Drink:

  • There are no restaurants or vending machines on-site at the Frisco Discovery Center.
  • Bottled water, sodas, and light snacks will be available for purchase at Sci-Tech’s front desk.
  • Bottled drinks and light snacks are available for purchase inside the Frisco Public Library. (Card & Cash both accepted)

Weather Policy:

  • Outdoor components have been moved indoors to accommodate all weather conditions!

What will there be to do at the Maker Faire?

  • Hands-on activities for children will be located inside the Sci-Tech museum.
  • Hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages will be located inside the Frisco Discovery Center galleries.
  • Booths with local makers, organizations, and businesses will be located throughout the Frisco Discovery Center.

Are there any additional costs?

  • There are no costs to participate in the Frisco Maker Faire. All activities are free to guests.
  • If guests would like to visit the National Video Game Museum or Traintopia, regular admission rates will apply.

Will the event be accessible to people with disabilities?

  • Sci-Tech Discovery Center is dedicated to making events accessible to all guests regardless of ability. All activities will have basic accommodation needs met such as wheelchair/mobility device access, written instructions, and some adaptive tools.
  • If you need specialized or additional accommodations, please contact us in advance so we can make your experience the best possible!

Don’t see the answer to your question here? We’ve got you covered! More Q&A’s will be added as the event gets closer. You may also contact us directly at education@scitechdiscovery.org to ask your question. Thank you!

The Frisco Maker Faire is no longer accepting applications for 2025.

Please check back later this year for more information on joining us in 2026!

FAQ’s:

  • Can anybody apply? Yes! We are accepting applications from individuals, nonprofits, and businesses.
  • What ages can apply? Youth and adults are both encouraged to apply. However, consider whether any youth applying have the focus, dedication, and stamina to be present the entire event.
  • Do I have to pay anything to apply or participate? While there are no fees associated with the event, makers will incur indirect costs of travel to/from the event as well as materials costs for their projects.
  • Can I sell things I make? Currently yes, but we are awaiting more information from city permitting.
  • What is required of the makers? Makers will be asked to bring projects representative of what you create to display for guests. Ideally, all makers would also bring materials to demonstrate their craft or a hands-on activity to engage children.
  • How many makers will you select? This number will be dependent on the space requirements of selected makers/organizations as well as the number of applicants. We anticipate selecting around 5-10 youth makers/organizations and 10-15 adult makers/organizations.
  • I have a disability that makes it difficult to participate in events like this, but I’m still interested. What accommodations can you provide? Sci-Tech is dedicated to making events accessible to people of all abilities. We are happy to provide things such as adaptive tools, ASL interpreters, sensory accommodations, and more. Simply share more about your accommodation requests in your application so we can best prepare to support you!

Apply to be a Maker at the Frisco Maker Faire!
Are you interested in being a part of the Frisco Maker Faire?

Apply below to join the fun!

Before applying, make sure you know:

  • Are you applying as an individual or for your organization/business?
  • What age group are you applying for? (Youth or Adult Makers)
  • What category of making do you most closely fall under? (Traditional Crafting, Digital & Electric, Hobbies & Models, Music & Arts, Sustainability, or Hodge Podge)
  • Would you like to sell goods at the Maker Faire?
  • What would you like to bring to the Frisco Maker Faire?
  • Are there any ADA accommodations or other needs you/your organization/business has in order to fully participate?
Please select the age group that best describes yourself (if applying as an individual) or the people who will be attending for your organization/business
Note: Nonprofits or informal clubs/groups should apply under "organization."
Please share a link to your personal portfolio or organization/business website if you have one.
Describe the types of items that you/your organization/your business makes. (2-3 sentences)
Describe what you/your organization/business would have at your table/booth at the Maker Faire. This could include a hands-on activity for children/adults, a demonstration of your craft, things to touch/see, goods for sale, etc. Please note that preference will be given to makers who are have interactive elements with the public. (3-5 sentences)
Feel free to share anything else you think we may want or need to know about you, your organization, or your business! You can also use this space to share any disability/ADA accommodations that you may need to participate. We're happy to help you be a part of this special event! Sci-Tech is also dedicated to having diverse representation of makers from our community. If you/your organization/business is a part of underrepresented identities in STEAM, feel free to let us know!