Hackerspace Charlotte puts on MakerFaire Charlotte with Discovery Place.

You could call it the greatest show-and-tell on earth, where “makers” — crafters, educators, tinkerers, tech enthusiasts, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, designers, students, performers and exhibitors — show what they make, and share what they are learning as they create. On Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Charlotte makers showcase their inventions, creativity and resourcefulness at the city’s first Mini Maker Faire.

The family-friendly festival, located inside Discovery Place and along North Tryon Street between Sixth and Seventh streets uptown promises to push the limits of art, science and technology.

“Charlotte has a very strong community of innovators, and we are thrilled Discovery Place has the opportunity to help showcase and celebrate the people who make our city a great place to live and work,” says Catherine Wilson Horne, president and CEO of Discovery Place. “Our goal is to educate and engage the local community with the Maker movement in order to attract and inspire curious thinkers, doers and learners, in addition to serving as a platform for local and regional talent.”