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Don’t Miss The Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire

We all know Barnes & Noble is a national bookseller, but did you know they’re committed to building all forms of literacy for our children – reading, art and technology?

Barnes & Noble Maker Faire

This post is sponsored by Barnes & Noble.

As part of that partnership with Make: Magazine. Together they will be presenting a Mini Maker Faire at every single Barnes & Noble store across the nation Friday, November 6-8.

Maker Faires are community-based learning events that inspire everyone to become a Maker and connect with people and projects in their local community. Guests ages five and up can experience hands-on learning and making opportunities in creative thinking, art, design, construction, programming, coding, and 3D printing.  The Mini Maker Faires will consist of three main areas:

  1. The Make Workspace: Attendees will experience the latest technologies in 3D printing, robotics, coding and programming, including: da Vinci Jr. 1.0 3D Printer from XYZprinting, Ozobot, The Slipstream Drone from Protocol, and Meccano Meccanoid from Spin Master.
  2. Meet the Makers: Leaders and top brands will discuss the latest trends in designing, building, creating and making.
  3. Make & Collaborate: Guests can immerse themselves in the process of ideation, rapid prototyping, circuitry and more. Among the featured products for children are: Electronic Snap Circuits from ELENCO, littleBits,  Maker Studio™ from ThinkFun, and LEGO® Bionicle Bricks.

Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faire

Banes Noble Mini Maker Faire 2You can contact your local store to find out what special guests are participating during the Mini Maker Faire, or visit www.bn.com/storelocator.

We know its important to keep our children engaged and to expand their minds in new and wonderful ways, and the first-ever Barnes & Noble Mini Maker Faires provide an incredible opportunity for both children and adults to experience creativity and learning in an authentic, hands-on event.

WIN IT!

One reader of 2 Wired 2 Tired will win a $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card!

To enter use the Rafflecopter form below:
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About Tesa Nicolanti

I’m Tesa, the mom behind 2 Wired 2 Tired, a blog named after our two kids born a year apart, who my husband and I always said were too wired, leaving us too tired. :) Since 2009, I’ve shared tips on family, travel, and tech, with coffee always in hand. Now, as the kids head to college, 2 Wired 2 Tired continues as a place for family travel ideas, helpful gadgets, and insights on keeping family life fun and easy.

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Comments

  1. rajee says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    My kids need some books

  2. Bryan E. says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    Thank You for the giveaway…my tween daughter has taken an interest in computer programming & coding, having taken a class this past summer, think she would love this.

  3. Rosanne says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    I’m really looking forward to the 3D printing and would take my grandchildren to this event.

  4. jessica miller says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    I think my Fiance would love to go to this. He is a programmer.

  5. Jenny Q says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    I am interested in he 3d printing and I think my kids would be interested in all of it. My daughter loves science and I think she would be interested in seeing this.

  6. Dawn Reid says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    I like the 3d printing feature.

  7. Ellen Casper says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    I like the new 3-D printing technology and I would take my husband.

  8. Jake B says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    My nephew would really love the coding and programming!

  9. Jennifer S. says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    My niece would love this and I would too!

  10. Heather Dawn says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    My son would really enjoy the coding and programming!

  11. tina reynolds says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    My kids would get a kick out of the 3d printing and the legos

  12. Natalie S says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    I think my boys would enjoy the 3d printing in action!

  13. Sherry Conrad says

    November 2, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    This looks awesome. My daughter’s and their so’s would love to go – so would my grandson.

  14. Kathy Murphy says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    I am most looking forward to meeting with local educators to find out what programs are available for my son.

  15. c.m says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    i like the 3d printing feature.

  16. Tammy Shelton says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    My 12 year old Grandson is excited about the Robotics.

  17. manda says

    November 2, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Meet the maker.

  18. Rebecca Xavier says

    November 2, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    My husband would like the robotics.

  19. Trisha McKee says

    November 2, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    My daughter and I are so excited to learn more about the 3-D printing.

  20. Susan Smith says

    November 2, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    I would enjoy the 3D printing and I would take my husband with me.

  21. AEKZ2 says

    November 2, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    My son would love the coding and programming

  22. Denise W says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:08 am

    3D printing without question. It blows my mind the things you can reproduce with it! My daughter would love to join in.

  23. Breanne says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I would love this event. I like The Make Workspace.

  24. Karen D says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I think the hubby and the kids would love this. I would let them play and wander around the books during.

  25. Amy Kincade says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Meeting local marketers would be helpful to me. I would love to attend.

  26. Lorraine M in SFV says

    November 2, 2015 at 3:29 am

    I want to see Make Workspace

  27. Carolyn Daley says

    November 2, 2015 at 1:24 am

    I am excited about the Make and Collaborate workshop because it is fun to share ideas and get feedback from others. I would take my best friend with me because I think she would enjoy it.

  28. Stacey b says

    November 2, 2015 at 12:32 am

    I think the new 3-D printing technology is really interesting, and I think my step son would love this event

  29. Erica B. says

    November 1, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    The 3D printing is neat. My step father would love it.

  30. Samantha says

    November 1, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I love that they have presentations about 3D printing! That always intrigues me!

  31. Rebecca Peters says

    November 1, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    I like the 3d printing

  32. Stephanie Larison says

    November 1, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    I would go with my husband! I really like the Make Workspace.

  33. Kathleen says

    November 1, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    I would take my daughter to the 3D printing. She would love it.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  34. brittney says

    November 1, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    I would enjoy the 3d printing workshop with my daughter.

  35. Michele Baron says

    November 1, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    I would enjoy the 3D printing and I would take my husband – he’d love it too

  36. kim keithline says

    November 1, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    I think I would love to go to the Make workspace workshop

  37. Francine Anchondo says

    November 1, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    My husband would love the 3d printing

  38. Summer Crosbie says

    November 1, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I would love to go with my 2 older boys. We’d love to see the 3D printing.

  39. Summer Crosbie says

    November 1, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    I would love to go with my 2 older boys. We’d love to see the 3D printing!

  40. Carolyn G says

    November 1, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I like the idea of being able to check out all the new technology

  41. susan smoaks says

    November 1, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    i am excited about the 3d printing

  42. Michelle says

    November 1, 2015 at 7:57 am

    I think my son would love the robotics.

  43. Keeley Sullivan says

    November 1, 2015 at 7:10 am

    I would be most interested in the Meet The Maker.

  44. Robin says

    November 1, 2015 at 6:47 am

    I would like to take my son to learn about 3D printing.

  45. Peggy Johnson says

    October 31, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    The 3D printing sounds awesome…My husband would also love to go

  46. Danielle Wood says

    October 31, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    My kids would love to go and learn about the 3d printing

  47. Karen Drake says

    October 31, 2015 at 9:38 am

    I think the 3D printing would be fun. I would take my Grandson with me to the fair.

  48. Stacy Renee says

    October 31, 2015 at 5:37 am

    I’d love to see the 3D printing, my niece would love the robotics, and my daughter would love just getting a book on our visit!

  49. Jenna D says

    October 31, 2015 at 3:41 am

    The 3D printing sounds interesting and I would bring my daughter

  50. Vera says

    October 31, 2015 at 12:40 am

    I’m curious about 3D printing, would be fun to check this event out.

  51. Elle P. says

    October 30, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I would like to take my oldest son and I am excited about 3d printing.

  52. Karen Deva says

    October 30, 2015 at 3:12 am

    I would be interested to learn more about 3D printing. That has been getting a lot of press recently.

  53. Linda says

    October 30, 2015 at 1:06 am

    3D printing is always interesting and I’d love to attend with my granddaughters.

  54. Melissa Johnson says

    October 29, 2015 at 11:03 am

    I think the 3D printing would be awesome! I think my son would like to Meet the Maker! I’d take my son with me! He loves to read & create!

  55. heather hayes panjon says

    October 29, 2015 at 7:34 am

    I like the make workspace event, my niece would really enjoy this!

  56. Sammantha D. says

    October 29, 2015 at 1:00 am

    I love the Make Workspace – that 3D printer would be fun for all families to check out and learn with. I’d love to bring my family.

  57. Jillian Too says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    I’m excited about the The Make Workspace because I think 3D printing is amazing technology. I would love to take my nephew to the event.

  58. Ruth C says

    October 28, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    The 3D printing would be fun. I have heard alot about this on the news, would like to see it first hand

  59. thischickwins says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    The 3d printing sounds like the part id most enjoy but my little cousin would like to go to this fair more than me

  60. Monique Rizzo says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    I like the Make workspace- and would go with my daughter. Thank you for the chance.

  61. Rebecca Orr says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:54 am

    The Make Workspace looks intriguing. I would love to see how 3D printing works. I would love to go with my step brother!

  62. Kimberly Hilbert says

    October 27, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I love to learn about latest trends. I wonder if they will educate on how to spot trends starting.

  63. shelly peterson says

    October 27, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    The 3D printing sounds pretty cool. My son would love to go.

  64. AB says

    October 27, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    You can watch videos but nothing would be as awesome to see it live in action.

  65. Smellyann says

    October 27, 2015 at 7:51 am

    My son would LOVE to see the 3D printer; he’d get a real kick out of it. My daughters are makers, too, so I would also love to bring them to the event.

  66. Birdiebee says

    October 27, 2015 at 1:54 am

    I would like to attend the The Make Workspace with my granddaughter.

  67. Sarah L says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    I’d love to see a 3D printer in action. My nephew would get a kick out of this, too.
    Thanks for the contest.

  68. Tabathia B says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    The think fun of the make and collaborate and my daughters would enjoy this.

  69. Maria S says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    3d printing! My husband would love to go with me because that interests him too!

  70. Crystal F says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    My youngest daughter would love to go to the robot event. Her school was working with robots last year but some of the students were messing around with them so they had to stop. She was having a lot of fun with them up until then. Thank you!

  71. Ashley Turicik says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    The 3d printing sounds so fun. My kids would love this

  72. Kyl Neusch says

    October 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    to learn more about robotics

  73. Shelley P says

    October 26, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I am most excited about the Make Workspace feature. My kids would love to learn about 3D printing and robotics.

  74. Ken C says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    The 3D printing sounds amazing, would like to see this

  75. shelly says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I would attend and would like to learn about 3d printing I like the make work space.

  76. Danielle Marie says

    October 26, 2015 at 4:57 am

    learning about 3d printing would be awesome. and i would love to go!

  77. Brittney House says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Learning about the 3d printing sound like a neat experience. I would take my niece with me,

  78. Brandy (Lynn w rafflecopter) says

    October 25, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    I like the meet the maker set. Sounds like a really interesting opportunity to learn from experts.

    • Brandy (Lynn w rafflecopter) says

      October 25, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      I’d love to take my son. He’s so into everything these days.

  79. heather s says

    October 25, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Learning about 3D printing would be cool

  80. Brandy c says

    October 25, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Seeing the coding presentations would be cool. I really like Python.

  81. Michele L says

    October 25, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I’d like to learn more about 3D printing.

  82. Diana C says

    October 25, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    I would like to learn more about robotics. Nice!

    Diana C

  83. Rochel S says

    October 25, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    3D Printing is so cool! I would love to go with my husband!

  84. TechyDad says

    October 25, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    I’m looking forward to the robotics portion.

  85. jules m. says

    October 25, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    my daughter and i would love to learn about robotics, this is really cool!

  86. Michelle C says

    October 25, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    My son is really interested in 3D printing, so he would love the Make Workspace!

  87. Jennifer Marie says

    October 25, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    I like the Make Workspace. My mom would love to go.

  88. Karla R. says

    October 25, 2015 at 11:28 am

    I like the Make Workspace and my daughter would love to attend.

  89. Jennifer Reed says

    October 25, 2015 at 11:13 am

    My son loves the idea of 3D Printing so I think he would enjoy this aspect of the B&N Store Mini Maker Faire.

  90. Jeanna says

    October 25, 2015 at 8:56 am

    I’m most excited about the Make Workspace with 3D printing! My son would like to attend this!

  91. Rebecca Graham says

    October 25, 2015 at 2:48 am

    I like the Make Workspace and my grandson would enjoy this too.

  92. Ashley C says

    October 24, 2015 at 11:16 pm

    I love the Make Workspace with 3D printing and robotics! So fun! My nephew would love to go to this!

  93. Stephanie Phelps says

    October 24, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    I love that Guests ages five and up can experience hands-on learning and making opportunities in creative thinking, art, design, construction, programming, coding, and 3D printing. I would love to take the kids to do this!

  94. Christina Foley says

    October 24, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    I would love to attend the Make & Collaborate with my oldest daughter… sounds like something she would love and would make a fun day for the two of us. I actually think I will look into the Nov 8th dates!

  95. Janice Ford says

    October 24, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    I would take my family, including my artsy foreign exchange student. I think we all would enjoy the make and collaborate activities. Sounds like awesome fun!

  96. Mary says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    My husband would like to attend the Make Workspace.

  97. Mary Jacobowitz says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I am interested in the make and collaborate with my neighbor’s boys.

  98. e michelle says

    October 24, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    im excited about the maker workspace! i love seeing what new technology can do!~

  99. Amanda Sakovitz says

    October 24, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I like the make work space and I would love to attend.

  100. Ben (ada) says

    October 24, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    the opportunity for an all-ages event. I’d go with family.

  101. Tarissa says

    October 24, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I’d love to take my brother in to the The Make Workspace. I already have an interest in coding and programming… and would LOVE the chance at 3d printing!

  102. Kim Henrichs says

    October 24, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    Ozobot!! I will definitely be seeking this out. It’s awesome you can actually learn this stuff while you’re there.

  103. Michelle Boor says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I like the 3d print feature and my SO would like to go. Thanks for the chance!

  104. Laura J says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Oh that sounds like so much fun! Carter and I would love to go! He would really love the Maker Studio™ from ThinkFun!

  105. nickie says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I am excited about 3D printing

  106. Thomas Murphy says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I am excited about the Make Workspace and i would love to go.

  107. Ellen B says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I would like to see the 3D printing and I think my son would love to see this too.

  108. Krista M. says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    My nephew and I would go see the 3d printing!!

  109. Gina M (Wild Orchid) says

    October 24, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    I love that it is for all ages!! My son would love to see the 3d printing.

    Entered the Rafflecopter as “Wild Orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

  110. Jessica To says

    October 24, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    My son would like the robotics section.

  111. Elena says

    October 24, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I am excited about 3D printing

  112. Stephen Saunders says

    October 24, 2015 at 11:50 am

    robotics and 3D printing are always cool things to see and learn about. we’d all like that.

  113. Natalie says

    October 24, 2015 at 11:47 am

    My mom and I would be the most excited to learn about the 3D printing.

  114. Barbara Montag says

    October 24, 2015 at 11:46 am

    I think the 3D printing is fantastic.
    And I would enjoy go to this event.
    thank you

  115. Jeffrey says

    October 24, 2015 at 10:18 am

    My son would love to learn more about the 3D printing and coding. He wants to do something in the engineering field when he gets older.

  116. Rust says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Robotics technology interests me, and I would love to attend with my daughter.

  117. Samantha C. says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:49 am

    My boys would really enjoy the robotics!

  118. jessica z says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Make Workspace sounds like a blast! My sister’s fiancee would love this!

  119. June S. says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I would find this one very interesting to attend at Barnes & Nobles; MAKE & COLLABORATE

  120. Theresa N says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Meet the maker the family would enjoy.

  121. Richard Hicks says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:54 am

    The 3D printing has me really excited. Would take the family

  122. Kristie says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:44 am

    The 3D Printing and Robotics sound like they’d be neat to learn about!

  123. latanya says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:21 am

    the 3d printing and my son would enjoy it

  124. Julie Wood says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:17 am

    My son would want to go and learn about the robotics! It looks so cool!

  125. Cynthia C says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I would be excited to learn about 3D printing. My son would enjoy going.

  126. Austin Baroudi says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:57 am

    I’m excited for the make workplace and I’d love to attend the event.

  127. HS says

    October 24, 2015 at 12:02 am

    I am most excited about make workplace, I would love to attend this event.

  128. Ann Fantom says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    I’m excited about learning about robotics technologies because my daughter is interested in robotics

  129. Amy Z. says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    I’m excited about the robotics technologies, and my kids would be have fun attending.

  130. Virginia Rowell says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    I would be excited about the learning the trends in building. My son would love to attend.

  131. Lisa McGeen says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    I am interested in what local makers will share their work and stories

  132. Maralea says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    I love the fact that it is for kids also. My granddaughter would love this! The 3D printing is what I would really like.

  133. Denise S says

    October 23, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    My son would want to go and learn about the robotics.

  134. steve weber says

    October 23, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    The 3D printing is by far the coolest thing!

  135. Seyma Shabbir says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    I am most excited about the 3d printing, love all this new technology!

  136. Catherine R says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    The Make Workspace sounds really interesting. My friend’s kids would love it.

  137. Margaret Smith says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I’d love to see the 3-D printing technology presentation. Sounds like some great programs.

  138. Kelly D says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I like the Make Workspace with robotics. I think my son and daughter would both love this event.

  139. Betty B. says

    October 23, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I love that its for all ages I would love to see the 3d printing demonstration. My son would love the lego bionicle bricks!

  140. Adrienne Gordon says

    October 23, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    My son would love the 3d printing demos.

  141. Ellie Wright says

    October 23, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I’m excited about 3D printing. My grandsons would be excited about robotics and coding. They have started both in school this year.

  142. courtney hennagir says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:49 am

    I am so happy I saw this post! My son will be so excited about the snap circuits and the robotics team! What a cool event!

  143. Sandy Klocinski says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:47 am

    This for-profit is offering a venue and generously providing resources at no cost to fill a void for many little ones and adults looking for a creative outlet. I don’t really have anyone in my life who would be interested but I do believe it is great for those who are interested

  144. Michael Grammer says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Got an avid reader here. $50 would be handy

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