Fall is just around the corner, and things are buzzing at Waukesha Makerspace! Whether you’re here to build, volunteer, learn, vote, or just socialize—there’s something for everyone. Read on for upcoming events, fun announcements, and a few ways you can help keep our community thriving.

New Member Orientations Scheduled Through Year-End

We’ve got orientation sessions scheduled all the way through early next year! These sessions are vital for welcoming new members and showing them the ropes. If you’re interested in helping out—whether it’s learning how to run one or just hanging out and supporting the cause—you can sign up for any scheduled orientation. It’s a fun, simple way to get involved.

See upcoming orientation events

Hack Pack Build Night – Tuesday, Sept 23 at 6 PM

Join us for our very first Hack Pack Night, where we’ll be building the Domino Robot kit from Crunch Labs. It’s part engineering, part chaos, and fully fun. Whether you love robotics or just like making things move, this is a laid-back, learn-as-you-go workshop for all skill levels.

Event info and registration

Maker Faire Committee Meeting – Sunday, Oct 5 at 5 PM

Want to help us bring Waukesha Makerspace to Maker Faire Milwaukee? Or just curious what goes into pulling off an exhibit? Whether you’re volunteering or just observing, this is a great way to peek behind the scenes. No experience necessary—even if you’ve never been to a Maker Faire before!

More info

Monthly Open House – Sunday, Oct 5 at 6 PM

Right after the Maker Faire meeting, we roll into our monthly member meeting and open house. Come hear what’s new around the shop, meet other members, talk shop, and get inspired. And yes—Casey will almost certainly do something weird or wonderful.

Details here

Board Meeting – Wednesday, Oct 8 at 6:30 PM

Our next quarterly board meeting is open to all members. We’ll be discussing key decisions that help run the space. If you’re interested in joining the board, this is your opportunity to see how things work and get involved. Please keep side chatter to a minimum so we can stay on track.

Meeting info

Raffle Time – Win Stuff Just for Supporting the Space

Anyone who signs up for a monthly or annual unlimited membership by October 1st will be automatically entered into our next raffle drawing. Prizes will be announced soon and winners will be drawn at the October 7th Open House (you don’t need to be present to win).

This is a great time to support the Makerspace and get a shot at something cool!

Shop Airline Installation Party – Tuesday, Sept 30 at 4:30 PM

We’re finally installing the new shop airline! The more people we have, the better. The job will take a couple of hours, so whether you show up right away or swing by later in the evening, we could use the help.

Event details

Volunteer to Teach a Mini-Class

Know how to solder? Use the miter saw? Slice models for 3D printing? We’re looking for folks to host 30 to 120 minute “mini classes” on beginner-friendly topics.

Even if you’re a beginner yourself, chances are someone else is even newer and would love to learn from you.

Reach out with a topic and a time and we’ll get it on the calendar!

See you around the shop,

The Waukesha Makerspace Team