Geeks are cool.
Up to 10,000 science, math, music, robotics, environment, agriculture, art, drone, woodworking, etc. geeks — of all ages, genders, and from more than 100 miles away — descended on Westport today.
The 5th annual Mini Maker Faire made our town the center of the creative universe — okay, the creative region.
Demonstrations, exhibits, games, food — it was all there, at the Westport Library and Jesup Green.
It continues all afternoon (Saturday, April 30), until 4 p.m. There may still be time to get your geek on!
Outside the main tent, a “human foosball” game was played. As in many real soccer games, the goalie is bored.
A Maker Faire luthier introduces a young boy to the wonders of music.
A father and son bond over physics.
A self-proclaimed Kool Nerd.
Indoors and out, the Maker Faire took over the Westport Library and Jesup Green.
Among the exhibitors. Norwalk Hospital volunteers offered free CPR training.
Some youngsters found a way to “make” their own fun.