FREE MONTHLY Events & GROUP MEETINGS

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Get to know the community by showing up to any of these free groups!

Many of the events are NOT directly hosted by Maker Works — contact information for each group can be found on their respective pages.

  • All events on this page happen at 3765 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor (Maker Works)!

    All group meetings are in the Conference Room, including Game Night.

    Fix-it Friday occurs mainly in the Common Room.

    For more guidance on how to find us, click here.

  • Nope! All of these events are free and allow drop-ins. Swing by if you can make it, no need to sign up anywhere.

  • Nope! These events are unrelated to the day-to-day proceedings of Maker Works. You only need membership in order to use tools in the shop. Read more about Maker Works membership here.

Hosted by Maker Works

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Shop Cleanup Night
Shop Cleanup Night

Help clean, organize, and reset the shop — no experience required, ages 13+. Tasks and priorities change each month. All volunteering at Maker Works gives shop credit! Third Saturday of each month, 4-6 PM.

Open Maker Night
Open Maker Night

Work on your own projects or connect with others in the shop. Free shop access to all for the evening. Optional 30-minute tour at 4:15 PM. Third Sunday of each month, 4-7 PM.

Fix-it Friday
Fix-it Friday

Bring in your broken appliances, furniture, or gadgets. Volunteers will work on them and advise on parts or next steps if needed. Free, but no guarantee. You can also sign up to be a volunteer yourself. Third Friday of each month, 4-6 PM.

Hosted by Others (Clubs/Groups)

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GO-Tech Group
GO-Tech Group

Put simply: geek show & tell. Attendees are invited to give 5-minute presentations on a topic or project of their choice.

Southeast Michigan Wood Workers Group
Southeast Michigan Wood Workers Group

A decade-old club open to all who share an interest in woodworking.

Amateur Radio Club Group
Amateur Radio Club Group

The ARROW Communication Association is the oldest amateur radio (“ham”) club in Washtenaw County, MI and is dedicated to the promotion of amateur radio activities.

* These dates generally hold true, but please check the organization’s website if you are planning to attend. Holidays may affect meetings.

Interested in hosting a monthly event or club at Maker Works? Email us at frontdesk@maker-works.com! Your event must be free to the public, happen on a consistent schedule, and have a primary focus related to creativity or making.

The future is yours to make!