Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning, creating, and love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue to show off hobbies, experiments, projects, and careers.

The Inner Arbor Trust is happy to bring this fun, educational, and creative family friendly event back to Merriweather Park in Symphony Woods, right in the heart of Downtown Columbia, MD!

Join us for family friendly workshops, demonstrations, and presentations on painting, sculpting, robotics, digital art, and so much more! Check the Downtown Columbia Maker Faire site for an up to date list of exhibits and workshops!

Find more free events in Columbia, Maryland at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods throughout 2023!

About the Inner Arbor Trust

The Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use.

* Image shows pictures of creators painting, 3D printing, blacksmithing, and making jewelry. Event will be held on June 1 from 12 - 4 pm.*

What to Expect Onsite

Parking

If you need ADA parking, please make sure you select ADA parking during checkout.

For more information about parking please click here - https://innerarbortrust.org/location

Seating

All seating will be on the lawn. You may bring a blanket or rent a lawn chair ($5). No outside lawn chairs for this event.

No Pets

No pets except service animals are permitted at this event. We will miss our four legged friends, but please do bring canine companions to events where permitted.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at the top of Chrysalis hill.

Parking

Non-ADA parking is in Lot 2 (flat) and Lot 4. All ADA parking has been assigned. If you need ADA parking email info@innerarbortrust.org.

A parking map is available here .

DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (flat)

For GPS purposes, please use the address 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (you are going to the flat surface parking lot, not the garage).

From points north: Take 29 South to 175 West (Columbia). Continue as 175 becomes Little Patuxent Parkway, for approximately 2.3 miles. Make a left onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Make a right onto Little Patuxent Parkway, continue for approximately 0.2 miles. Make a right onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.

DIRECTIONS TO LOT 4

For GPS purposes, please use the address 10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia MD 21044, and follow the directions of signs and parking staff.

From points north / west: Take US-29 South; disregard signs for Merriweather/South Entrance Road. Take the exit for Broken Land Parkway West towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Stay in left lane and turn left at light onto Broken Land Parkway. Go straight through two lights, crossing over Little Patuxent Parkway, and make first right into parking garage.

From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Go straight through two lights, crossing over Little Patuxent Parkway, and make first right into parking garage. Please follow the directions of parking staff.

*Image shows the logo of First National Bank as a Founding Partner. Partner Organization logos for Columbia Association and Howard County Recreation and Parks.*

This celebration is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.

*image shows an abstract version of the Maryland flag, the logo of the Maryland State Arts Council, which is part of the Department of Commerce.*

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