May 15-16, 2026
MakeInspires Brooklyn is offering a full Saturday of hands-on learning in Gowanus this weekend, with workshops spanning STEAM experiments, robotics, and coding. Whether your child is just starting out with maker activities or ready to dive into game design, there's an option that matches their age and interests—with free and paid classes running from 9 AM onwards.
From $50Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus / Carroll Gardens
Calling all curious kids! In this exciting STEAM class for young makers and thinkers, we’ll mix up science experiments, building challenges, and tons of hands-on fun. From bubbling reactions and fizzy
Designed for younger makers (ages 4-7), this STEAM class combines science experiments with building challenges, offering hands-on learning across multiple disciplines in one session.
FREESat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus / Carroll Gardens
Lions and Tigers and Robots, oh my! Welcome to the Robo Zoo, an animal-themed exploration of movement, sensors, and electronics. From building mechanical creatures to coding their behaviors, students
Kids ages 5-9 design and build mechanical creatures while learning about sensors and electronics through an animal-themed lens, blending robotics with creative play.
FREESat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus / Carroll Gardens
In Video Game Creator: Scratch , students become game designers as they build interactive stories, arcade challenges, and animated adventures. Using Scratch and MakeCode’s block-based coding languages
Older kids (ages 7-11) step into game design using block-based coding to create interactive stories and arcade games, introducing programming through creative storytelling.
FREESat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus / Carroll Gardens
In Toy Factory: 3D Printing , students design their own toys using TinkerCAD, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling tool. From keychains to vehicles, they’ll turn digital designs into real objects with the
From $65Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM
MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus / Carroll Gardens
In Minecraft: Coding & Architecture , students explore the worlds of design, construction, and computer science. From building animal habitats and futuristic cities to coding random parkour courses an
From $149Sat, May 16 · 9:00 AM
MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus / Carroll Gardens
Explorer Saturdays Club is a relaxed, drop-in style makerspace experience for kids ages 5+ held every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Students can freely explore creativity, technology, engineering
From $50Sat, May 16 · 10:00 AM
MakeInspires Brooklyn · Gowanus / Carroll Gardens
In Lego Legends , students take on weekly building challenges using their creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills. Each session introduces a new theme, whether it’s building a wind-resistant towe