Maryland STEM Festival

12th annual

2026 theme · Artificial Intelligence

DAY 27

Today at the Festival

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Discover events happening across Maryland throughout the Festival.

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Arundel Community College

STEAM Night

When

November 11, 2026 · 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

Where

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold

Cost

There is no registration and no admission fee.

Best for

Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School

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This is a family friendly event, with a science show and interactive tables on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), aimed primarily at elementary and middle school students, but older and younger guests are welcomed!

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2026 Maryland STEM Festival

October 16 – November 15

Maryland STEM Festival brings hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences to students, families, educators, and communities across the state.

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Look at what is happening!

Choose a topic to find upcoming Festival events.

Building, Engineering & Making

19 upcoming events

Computers, AI & Robotics

20 upcoming events

Art & Creative STEM

8 upcoming events

Chemistry & Physics

15 upcoming events

Biology & Health

14 upcoming events

Nature, Animals & Environment

7 upcoming events

Space & Earth Science

10 upcoming events

Math & Problem Solving

5 upcoming events

Maryland STEM Ambassador Program

STEM Ambassador Program

Even if you missed the July 27th meeting, we will still welcome Middle and High School students to our Ambassador Program. Learn about being a Maryland STEM Festival Ambassador here. Email us at Phil@marylandstemfestival.org to join the program or with questions.

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12^Th Maryland STEM FESTIVAL

CLOSING CEREMONY
November 15^Th 1-3pm

This free event will celebrate the 2026 Maryland STEM Festival, featuring a variety of STEM activities and demonstrations from different MC components and other area STEM organizations. Participating organizations will be added as event gets closer.

Details

2026 Maryland STEM Festival Closing Ceremony, Sunday November 15, 1–3 p.m., Montgomery College Germantown Campus.

Our Mission

We’re Here To Make STEM Happen!

A Month Long Celebration!

The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every Fall. In 2026, we’ll be bringing hundreds of events focused on fun, interactive science learning opportunities. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, and volunteers will all enjoy events taking place throughout Maryland.

Highlights The Impact Of Science!

The Festival highlights the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in this state. Through hands-on activities, talks, lab tours, nature experiences, expos, exhibits and performances, the Festival engages a wide range of public audiences while inspiring future generations.

Cultivates A Positive Environment!

This Festival cultivates a positive environment that inspires children to pursue science-related careers and encourages businesses to invest in Maryland. The Festival energizes our state’s efforts to respond to these challenges.

Upcoming Events

Don’t Miss Out On Our Upcoming Events

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STEMFest 2026

November 11, 2026 · All day

Discover the building blocks of artificial intelligence through hands-on play, creativity, and problem-solving at this interactive family event! Children and caregivers will explore how computers learn by recognizing patterns, following instructions, making predictions, and learning through trial and error. Through engaging activities, families will discover that AI isn’t magic—it’s technology created by people. Kids will…

Best For: Elementary School, Middle School
Event Location Type: In-Person

Organizer: e
Venue: Central Library, Creative Arts
Digital Engineering Advancement Program Preview Workshop

November 11, 2026 · 8:30 am–12:30 pm

Design the Future: STEM & Digital Engineering Preview Day is an immersive, hands on experience that introduces participants to core STEM and digital engineering concepts used in modern defense, technology, and engineering environments. The event highlights real world applications, encourages problem solving, and helps participants envision their pathway into STEM careers.

Best For: High School, Adults
Event Location Type: In-Person

Organizer: Energetics Technology Center
Venue: Energetics Technology Center
Measure, Make & Build: Veterans Day STEM Camp

November 11, 2026 · 9:00 am–5:00 pm

How long? How heavy? How strong? Spend your day off school exploring the science of measurement through creative challenges, hands-on projects, and collaborative problem solving!

Best For: Elementary School
Event Location Type: In-Person

Organizer: Because Science
Venue: Because Science
Crystal Trees

November 11, 2026 · 1:30 pm–7:00 pm

Pick up a STEM kit to make a crystal tree at home.

Best For: Elementary School, Middle School
Event Location Type: In-Person

Organizer: Washington County Free Library
Venue: Smithsburg Library
Science Explorers at Riviera Beach – Rockets to the Rescue

November 11, 2026 · 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

The University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development presents a popular, hands-on aerospace engineering initiative originally launched as the national science experiment for 4-H National Youth Science Day. In Rockets to the Rescue, we explore how science and engineering can help solve problems!

Best For: Elementary School
Event Location Type: In-Person

Organizer: Anne Arundel County Library
Venue: Rivera Beach Branch
STEAM Night

November 11, 2026 · 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

This is a family friendly event, with a science show and interactive tables on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), aimed primarily at elementary and middle school students, but older and younger guests are welcomed!

Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Location Type: In-Person

Organizer: Arundel Community College
Venue: Anne Arundel Community College