Special Events
Where making meets mingling.
Upcoming Events
Make a custom-etched drinking glass and UV resin coaster to celebrate dad! • June 13
Apply today to vend at Winter Market 2026! 3 options > Maker Booth, Vendor Booth, or Food Truck.
FREE Field Trip Alert: STEM Day for Middle-Schoolers, Part of Maker Faire Happy Valley • October 2
Make a custom-etched drinking glass and UV resin coaster to celebrate dad! • June 13
🔧 NOW LOADING... Maker Faire Happy Valley 2026!
🗓️ October 2 – 4, 2026
📍 Discovery Space
📍 Axemann Brewery
Our call for makers is now OPEN on our event website.
Final Application Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026, 11:59pm
❄️ JUST ANNOUNCED: Rivet Winter Market 2026
🗓️ November 7–8, 2026
📍 Discovery Space
Vendor Applications Open:
Monday, June 1, 12:00pm
Final Application Deadline:
Friday, September 4, 2026, 11:59pm
This annual holiday makers’ market serves as an important fundraiser for Discovery Space and The Rivet.
Monthly Maker Meet-Ups
Community is at the heart of everything we do at The Rivet. Meet up with maker-pals to catch up, share knowledge, and nerd out about whatever you’re working on!
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Birthday Parties for Mini Makers
Want to give your mini maker (ages 2-12) a birthday they’ll never forget? Birthday party packages at Discovery Space and The Rivet start at just $175 for Rivet yearly members ($200 for non-members), with options for up to 10 or 20 kids. With add-on activities like UV Resin Hair Clips and Vinyl Vibes Drawstring Bags, we have options for every crafty kid.
Private Events & Classes
Fill out the interest form to schedule any of our regular classes as private group sessions or arrange your own unique experience. Someone from The Rivet team will contact you shortly. Filling out the interest form does not guarantee instructor availability.