Des Moines Mini Maker Faire: 10 Years of Imagination Dec 12, 2024 Des Moines Mini Maker Faire: Celebrating 10 Years of Creativity and Innovation The Science Center of Iowa is thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversa
Becoming Friends with Failure Feb 24, 2026 I’m currently designing some pieces for a *legally distinct enough from* Rollerball board game. I need a tiny roller skater to hold onto the back of
Welcome to the Innovation Lab Feb 18, 2026 At the Science Center of Iowa, curiosity is something we build with. Tucked inside the museum is one of our most dynamic spaces: the Innovation Lab. I
Our Favorite Tools for Cardboard Feb 10, 2026 Empowered Tools at SCI The theme of this year’s Des Moines Mini Maker Faire is Empowered Tools—exploring how both high-tech and low-tech tools
10 Makerspaces in Iowa Feb 3, 2026 Makerspaces: Where Ideas Take Shape in Iowa Makerspaces across Iowa offer access to tools, technology, and creative communities. Whether you’re a ho
AI for Makers: Activating Ideas Jan 27, 2026 AI isn’t a cheat code, it’s one of the most powerful tools in the maker’s toolkit. Using AI to fill in your knowledge and ability gaps, rather t
Call for Makers! Des Moines Mini Maker Faire 2026 Jan 20, 2026 Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm Apply to be an exhibitor at the 2026 Des Moines Mini Maker Faire here! The application window i
Save the Date! Des Moines Mini Maker Faire 2026 Dec 15, 2025 Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm The 2026 Des Moines Mini Maker Faire will be hosted by the Science Center of Iowa on Saturday, April 11
Meet a Maker: Jason Hill Feb 26, 2025 With two months until Des Moines’ 2025 Mini Maker Faire, please let us introduce Jason Hill, Exhibits Coordinator for the Science Center of Iowa and
Meet a Maker: Lindy Trout Turnis Jan 22, 2025 Lindy Trout Turnis is a board game designer who published her first game independently in 2024.