May 15-16, 2026
MakeInspires Brooklyn is hosting a full Saturday of maker activities in Gowanus/Carroll Gardens, with options for kids across ages 4–11. This weekend's selection spans digital design, robotics, and physical science—giving kids the chance to pick what clicks for them, whether that's printing something they designed, building a robot, or mixing up an experiment.
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
Kids design and 3D print their own toys using TinkerCAD, moving from digital idea to physical object in one session. It's a hands-on way to see how design becomes real.
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
Building mechanical creatures and coding their behaviors combines engineering with problem-solving in an animal-themed setup. Kids ages 5–9 get to work with sensors and electronics without needing prior experience.
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
This STEAM class mixes science experiments with building challenges, giving younger kids (ages 4–7) a chance to explore multiple ways of thinking through hands-on tinkering. Each activity introduces a new concept to work through.
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
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