Come Find Us at the LA Maker Faire
LAMI Topsail is Heading Ashore
On April 26th, experience the City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire – the official science festival of Los Angeles County. This FREE, all-ages event is SoCal’s largest celebration of science, making, creativity, and invention. Come sail into the future with us at Exposition Park.
Exposition Park | April 26th, 2026
9 AM–5 PM | Free | All Ages
Come find us at our booth
Stop by the LAMI Topsail booth and learn about our programs – from youth sailing adventures to our tall ship voyages that have transformed the lives of thousands of young people from the LA area. Whether you’re a longtime supporter, a curious family, or someone who’s never set foot on a boat in your life, we’d love to meet you.
Our team will be on hand to talk about Sea Camp, our signature summer program, as well as the broader LAMI mission: using the challenge and beauty of the sea to build character, confidence, and a love of learning in young people.
Where sea meets STEM
Why a tall ship organization belongs at a maker faire
At first glance, tall ships and maker faires might seem like unlikely neighbors. But look a little closer, and the connection is unmistakable. Maritime education is STEM education. Navigation, seamanship, meteorology, and marine science all live at the intersection of hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving. That’s exactly what City of STEM is built to celebrate.
LAMI Topsail has spent decades putting young people on the water and showing them that the ocean is one of the greatest classrooms on earth. This April, we’re bringing that spirit to Exposition Park alongside 200+ other exhibitors, makers, scientists, and innovators from across Southern California.
“The sea teaches you things you can’t learn in a classroom, teamwork, resilience, and the kind of curiosity that keeps you asking questions long after the voyage is over.”
The bigger picture
SoCal’s largest STEM celebration
City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire is the official science festival of Los Angeles County, produced by the Columbia Memorial Space Center. This year’s event features more than 200 exhibitors, all-day programming for kids and adults, food, entertainment, and the kind of hands-on energy that you simply can’t find anywhere else. It’s free, it’s for all ages, and it’s one of the best ways to spend a Sunday in LA this spring.
We’re proud to be part of an event that reflects the spirit of our own mission, bringing together communities across Greater Los Angeles to explore, create, and discover. See you on the shore.
Take the Metro to the Event:
Because parking will be paid and limited, we highly recommend taking the Metro to the event.
Exit Expo Park/ Vermont and walk 10 min to the park.
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Expo Park/Vermont Metro Station:
Bus: 102, 2, 550, 754, METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail: E LINE
You may qualify for a free ride on Metro! Check out Metro Life and GoPass programs to learn more:
LIFE Program
Get 20 free rides a month. Qualifying LA County residents can enjoy 20 free rides every month on Metro or a discounted pass on another participating transit agency.
GoPass Program
Students at participating K-12, Adult Schools and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro buses and trains.
Rideshare:
Take a rideshare service to Expo Park! Request to be dropped off at:
3763 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles CA
This address is right by our event. Entering “Expo Park” will take you to the other side of the park.
Prepaid Parking:
Prepaid off-site parking will be limited but available. There will be NO on-site parking on the day of the event. Event parking is only available at approved parking structures. For the lowest parking rates, tell the parking attendants you will be visiting the museums.
Pre-Parking: $30
Day-of Parking: $30
Museum Parking: $20
Visit the link below to see approved parking locations and prepay for event day parking.
Mark your calendar for April 26 and come visit us at our booth. Learn about Sea Camp, meet the LAMI team, and explore everything the LA Maker Faire has to offer – all for free.