{"id":155237,"date":"2026-02-23T10:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=155237"},"modified":"2026-04-10T08:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:36:18","slug":"maker-magic-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/maker-magic-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Maker Magic is back!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The joy of finally finding a well-hidden container. The surprise and delight at encountering a clever gadget cache. The twinkle in a cacher\u2019s eye when signing a logbook. It\u2019s all magic.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re bringing back that magical feeling with Maker Magic, a moment of celebration and inspiration for creative cache hides. Will you host a DIY cache building workshop or lead a discussion on crafting the perfect puzzle? The magic is in your hands!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Between April 9 and 30, 2026, the geocaching community is invited to host and attend Maker Magic events to earn a special souvenir.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to qualify as a Maker Magic event:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Event Cache* must fulfill all regular Event Cache guidelines.<\/li>\n<li>The Event must last at least one hour and take place between April 9-30, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The Event must highlight cache quality and\/or cache creation.<\/li>\n<li>After publication, fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/podio.com\/webforms\/30626439\/2594602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this online form<\/a> by April 7, 2026, to apply for Geocaching HQ Maker Magic status.<\/li>\n<li>Once your Event is approved, you will receive a digital banner for your Event page to let players know they will receive a souvenir for attending!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*CITO Events are not eligible to be Maker Magic events.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Looking for that magic touch to hosting an event? Check out these tips to delight and enchant your attendees:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start with the basics. Whether it\u2019s your first or 500th event, these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/five-tips-to-host-excellent-geocaching-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">five tips to host excellent geocaching events<\/a> are great to keep in mind during the initial planning process.<\/li>\n<li>Look for some inspiration! Take a look at these past <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/maker-magic-events-cache-creation-and-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">featured Maker Magic events<\/a> for ideas on making your event extraordinary.<\/li>\n<li>Plan it out! Whether you host a hands-on cache-crafting session or an educational workshop on creating the perfect cache page, ensure your theme is clear and consistent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to see the magical moments you dream up! Share your Maker Magic creations on social media using #geomakermagic.<\/p>\n<p>Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/gchq.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/basic\/index.html?appid=10f5f879e4e84bb9aa687952a2461077&amp;center=-113.0065;21.4203&amp;level=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maker Magic event<\/a> near you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maker Magic Treasure Collection<br \/>\n<\/strong>To celebrate Maker Magic, we will release a Maker Magic Treasure collection with five Treasures on April 7 at noon UTC. Collect these Treasures by finding and logging Traditional Caches, Mystery Caches, Multi-Caches, or Letterbox Hybrids of any size, difficulty, or terrain with at least five Favorite points, <strong>or<\/strong> any \u201cregular\u201d Event Cache.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.geocaching.com\/search?q=maker+magic\">Check out the 2026 Maker Magic collection featuring a geocoin, sticker, and travel tag at Shop Geocaching.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The joy of finally finding a well-hidden container. The surprise and delight at encountering a clever gadget cache. The twinkle in a cacher\u2019s eye when signing a logbook. It\u2019s all magic. We\u2019re bringing back that magical feeling with Maker Magic, a moment of celebration and inspiration for creative cache hides. 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