Field Trip Day
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 10am to 3pm
A one-of-a-kind day of hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation for students.
The Maker Effect Foundation and our sponsors invite students to experience our annual Field Trip Day. This special preview day is designed exclusively for public, private, and charter school field trips, homeschool students, co-ops, and full-time virtual school students. Students and educators immerse themselves in interactive exhibits and engage directly with makers, artists, engineers, and inventors from across Florida.
Whether it’s screen printing a custom t-shirt, driving a robot or drone, or collaborating on an art project, there’s something to spark every student’s curiosity and imagination. With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), the day is full of enriching experiences that bring learning to life — with access to exhibits, reduced crowds, and dedicated programming tailored to young learners and educators.
A Day of Discovery
Field Trip Day gives students and educators a unique opportunity to:
Interact with real-world makers and creators from across Florida.
Discover innovative technologies and artistic processes up close.
Take part in hands-on projects designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking.
Discover potential career paths and hobbies rooted in the maker mindset.
Planning Your Field Trip Day
Read our Educator’s Guide for an introduction to Maker Faire, details on Field Trip Day, and ways to prepare your students with prompts and projects. Note: we have not yet updated the guide for 2026 — it will be refreshed with the new schedule and details closer to the event.
Educator’s Guide
Prep your students with prompts, projects, and a primer on Maker Faire.
Download PDFCheck out the exhibits, hands-on workshops, schedule, and more! We’ve added a Field Trip Day Exhibit Category to make it easy to see the exhibits that will be available.
Who Can Take Part
Free admission is available through two programs.
If you’re an educator affiliated with a school, this program includes free admission for students, teachers, administrators, and chaperones.
Homeschooled and full-time virtual students receive free admission for the student plus one parent or guardian (one adult per student). Documentation of homeschool or full-time virtual status is required.
Register for Field Trip Day
Complete the registration form to reserve your spot. We cannot accept anyone who arrives on the day of the event without completing this process. Spots fill quickly — we expect to reach capacity 6 to 8 weeks before the event.
Registration FormImportant Notes
- Info emails are sent from makers@makerfaireorlando.com. If you registered and haven’t heard from us, check your junk/spam filters. OCPS teachers: some of our emails are filtered by the OCPS system — if we aren’t responding, please use an alternate email address.
- All students must be supervised by an adult at all times. Please plan for proper adult-to-student ratios and supervision.
- All group members must check in at the same time. Parking and check-in instructions are sent before the event.
- This program is limited to Field Trip Day — Field Trip Day admission is NOT valid for Maker Faire Orlando main event days.
- Field Trip Day details, including activities and event hours, are subject to change.