Want to learn how to belly dance? Make a robot? Raise chickens? Brew Turkish coffee? These are just a sampling of the free, interactive learning experiences offered by local experts and small businesses at the sixth annual How-To Festival, which offers attendees the chance to learn how-to-do more than 100 different things in five hours, all for free!. “How-to” sessions last anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes and cover a range of activities—from performing improv comedy to yoga to gardening. 

This year’s Festival is a mix of past favorites—how to grow tomatoes, bullet journal, and train your dog—along with new lessons, such as how to dance a Renaissance jig, spot fake news, and write Arabic calligraphy. Kid-friendly activities include how to make ice cream in a bag, how to play percussions from around the world, and more.