NerdFest 2026

For adults, teens, & kids (ages 5+)

Get ready for a festival of nerdy fun for adults, teens, and kids! Enjoy workshops, creators, demonstrations, arts and crafts, arcade games, board games, trivia, costumes, giveaways, and more.

Whether you identify as a nerd or not, join us for a day full of fun and fandom. See the complete activity schedule at carmelclaylibrary.org/nerdfest.

Activities in the morning (10am-1pm) are geared toward kids ages 5–12, while activities in the afternoon (1pm-4pm) are focused more on teens and adults. People of all ages are welcome at NerdFest, but there will be limited activities for children under the age of 5. Note that many events happen concurrently, so use this schedule to prioritize the activities you're most interested in and plan your day accordingly.

While all NerdFest activities are free, some have limited capacity with tickets becoming available 30 minutes prior to the activity start time. Because of the popularity of NerdFest, you will likely not be able to attend all of the ticketed activities. Use the schedule of activities to prioritize what you want to do during the day and consider having an alternate activity from the list in mind if your first choice fills up.

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