Free STEM Day for Middle Schoolers October 2
Aug 18, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free STEM Day Connects Middle School Students with Hands-On Learning and Careers State College, Pa. – Discovery Space is
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Maker Faire returns to Happy Valley this October 1-4!
After an incredible first year, Maker Faire Happy Valley is BACK — bigger and packed with even more interactive exhibits, live demos, workshops, and family-friendly fun. From robots and recycled art to quirky tech and over-engineered creations, it’s part science fair, part art show, and part “I-can’t-believe-someone-built-that.”
Presented by Discovery Space and The Rivet, this global celebration of invention, creativity, and hands-on making takes place October 3–4 at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
Saturday 10/3: 11am – 5pm
Sunday 10/4: 11am – 3pm
Show Off What You Make. Apply to Exhibit Now!
Featured Makers & Exhibits
Becky Stern
Maker, designer, and educator known for creative electronics and wearable technology.
Doing Good with Wood
Make wooden kazoos, pens, and keychains with hands-on woodworking activities!
Leah Houghtaling
Self-taught woodworker creating one-of-a-kind pieces from the natural character of wood.
Playful Engineers
Build kinetic toys, puppets, and playful creations that move, spin, and wiggle!
