Mini Maker Faire returns to South Florida Science Center - Key West Florida Weekly

Mini Maker Faire returns to South Florida Science Center - Key West Florida Weekly

Mini Maker Faire returns to South Florida Science Center - Key West Florida Weekly

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 09:32 PM PST
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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will showcase ingenuity on Dec. 14.

The fourth annual Mini Maker Faire, with its display of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, celebrates the Maker Movement by dedicating a place for people to show what they are making and share what they are learning with like-minded people.

Tech enthusiasts, crafters, visual artists, scientists and tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds are attending to connect and grow together.

Dubbed the "Greatest Show & Tell on Earth," all ages will build DIY robots, participate in maker workshops and 3D printing and experience live science.

It's 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 14 at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. This event is included in regular admission to the science center, which is $17.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors, $13.95 for children (3-12), FREE for children under 3 and free for members. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. ¦

 

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