Event Details
On April 26th, experience the City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire—the official science festival of Los Angeles County. This FREE, all-ages event is SoCal’s largest celebration of science, making, creativity, and invention. It’s a full day of hands-on activities, immersive experiences, workshops, live demonstrations, and appearances by renowned creators and science personalities. Designed to reflect the diversity of the greater Los Angeles region, the festival champions curiosity, creativity, and access to STEM for all—now with programming available in both English and Spanish.
WHO: Presented by Columbia Memorial Space Center
WHAT: City of STEM Festival & LA Maker Faire
WHEN: Sunday, April 26, 2026—9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Exposition Park, South Lawn,
900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90037
COST: Free!
The event is outdoors and is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly. Most events and exhibitors will be on the grass lawn.
This event is produced by:
2026 Run of Show
Over 200
Exhibitors!
Know Before
You Go
2026 Program Highlights
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![Skateboarding]()
Science of Sports Pavilion
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![Hands solving Rubik's Cube]()
Rubik's Cube Challenge
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![RoboBattles Robot]()
Compete in RoboBattles
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![Jason Latimer]()
STEM Magic Show with Jason Latimer
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![City of STEM + LAMF Aerial Photo]()
5 Districts to Explore
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![RC Lowrider]()
RC Lowrider Experience
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![Mobile Museums]()
Visit Mobile Museums
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![Astronaut in space]()
Dr. Ellen Ochoa: A Spark in Our Sky
An inspiring play about the first Latina woman in space.
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![Music Performer]()
Full Day of Live Music
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![Food Trucks at City of STEM + LA Maker Faire]()
Over a Dozen Food Trucks
Location & Transportation Details
City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire is located at Exposition Park South Lawn.
900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Be sure to visit some of the museums in Expo Park, too!
Take the Metro to the Event!
Because parking will be paid and limited, we highly recommend taking the Metro to the event.
Exit Expo Park/ Vermont and walk 10 min to the park.
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Expo Park/Vermont Metro Station:
Bus: 102, 2, 550, 754, METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail: E LINE
You may qualify for a free ride on Metro! Check out Metro Life and GoPass programs to learn more:
LIFE Program
Get 20 free rides a month. Qualifying LA County residents can enjoy 20 free rides every month on Metro or a discounted pass on another participating transit agency.
GoPass Program
Students at participating K-12, Adult Schools and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro buses and trains.
Other Transportation Options
Rideshare:
Take a rideshare service to Expo Park! Request to be dropped off at:
3763 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles CA
This address is right by our event. Entering “Expo Park” will take you to the other side of the park.
Prepaid Parking:
Prepaid off-site parking will be limited but available. There will be NO on-site parking on the day of the event. Visit the link below to see parking options and prepay for event day parking.
All Day Experience
At City of STEM, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at making circuit boards, creating screen printing, piloting drones, exploring mobile museums, and so much more! But the fun does not stop there—there is even more for your family that day! Visit the Natural History Museum as they are offering discounted admission, explore the California Science Center offering FREE entry, walk across the street to the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day at the Los Angeles Coliseum for sports, games, and activities, and see Angel City FC play at BMO Stadium at 3 PM!
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will be providing the following discounts for City of STEM attendees:
$5.00 off adult general admission with code NHMSTEM
20% off memberships with the code STEM20
These discounts will only be available on April 26, 2026. Attendees will be able to use these codes at any ticket counter at NHM that day.
Event Map
AND THERE’S EVEN MORE HAPPENING!
Download our April 2026 calendar to see even more STEM events happening all around Los Angeles throughout the month!
