First, the Details

When:

 Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:

 Exposition Park – South Lawn
700 Exposition Park Drive , Los Angeles, CA 90037

An aerial shot of L.A. State Historic Park showing tents, booths and people milling about at the 2023 L.A. Maker Faire and City of STEM event. Downtown Los Angeles skyline is in the background.

Tickets

The LA Maker Faire + City of STEM Festival is a FREE, non-ticketed event. All are welcome. 

Prize Drawing

While a ticket is not needed to attend the LA Maker Faire + City of STEM, if you would like to be entered into a drawing for a special prize, we encourage you to register on Eventbrite. The link will be released two weeks before the event. 

A winner will be announced during the opening program at the Main Stage between 10 – 11a.m. the morning of the event. Attendees must be present at the time of the announcement in order to win. Your Eventbrite registration (link will be provided two weeks before the event) also helps us get an estimated attendee count and will allow us to email any pertinent event information in advance.  
 

Location

The LA Maker Faire + City of STEM takes place at Exposition Park – South Lawn: 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
The event is outdoors and will happen rain or shine. Shade is limited at the park, so please remember sunscreen, hat, and water if it’s a sunny day. Please remember an umbrella or rain gear if it’s a rainy day. Most programs and exhibitors will be on the grass lawn.  
 

Getting There

Public Transportation

Go Metro! Public transportation is a great option for traveling to the event.

Exposition Park – South Lawn is located at the corner of Exposition Park Drive and Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90037.

By DASH Bus:

From Downtown LA, take the [F] DASH line.
From South LA and via the Metro Blue Line at the Slauson Ave. Station, take the [SE] DASH Southeast line.

By Metrio Rapid Bus:

Take the [754] Hollywood-Athens line via Vermont Ave. For further information on routes, fares and schedules, call: 1.800.COMMUTE

By Metro Expo Line Train:

From Downtown LA, take the Westbound Expo line.
From West LA, take the Eastbound Expo line.

To find a proper route and schedule, check Metro Trip Planner.

 

Parking

Parking is extremely limited; we advise using public transportation or ride-sharing.

Please check back later for more parking details.

 

Download the Official Event App

Please check back later for information regarding event app.

Food & Water

Food trucks selling a variety of cuisine will be at the event. There are also a good selections of restaurants in the vicinity. Use Google Map or check out Discover Los Angeles site for recommendations. you are welcome to pack your own snacks and enjoy a picnic on the lawn!

Attendees are encouraged to bring water and refillable water bottles. Drinking water will be available while supplies last at designated stations.  

 

Questions? Contact makerfaire@lapl.org