12th annual
Maryland STEM Festival
2026 theme · Artificial Intelligence
DAY 4
Today at the Festival
Monday, October 19, 2026
Discover events happening across Maryland throughout the Festival.
Published event spotlight
Explore the Festival
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Light Street Lab
Ignite your curiosity in the Light Street Lab! Kids will explore the wonders of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math—through interactive, hands-on activities.
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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.
Look at what is happening!
Choose a topic to find upcoming Festival events.
Building, Engineering & Making
93 upcoming events
Computers, AI & Robotics
93 upcoming events
Art & Creative STEM
56 upcoming events
Chemistry & Physics
43 upcoming events
Biology & Health
35 upcoming events
Nature, Animals & Environment
33 upcoming events
Space & Earth Science
23 upcoming events
Math & Problem Solving
20 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.
12Th Maryland STEM FESTIVAL
OPENING CEREMONY
October 15Th 6-8pm
Join us for an evening of STEM activities & demos at the UMCP Student Union
Meet R2D2 and other Droids & Robots
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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October 19, 2026 · All day
Ignite your curiosity in the Light Street Lab! Kids will explore the wonders of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math—through interactive, hands-on activities.
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Enoch Pratt Free LibraryVenue: Light Street Library -
October 19, 2026 · All day
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Tangram is a traditional Chinese puzzle made of a square cut into seven specific flat pieces. Rearrange these seven pieces—called tans—to make different shapes like animals, people, or objects.
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Prince George’s County Memorial Library -
October 19, 2026 · 10:30 am–5:00 pm
STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours. Ages 5-12
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Washington County Free Library -
October 19, 2026 · 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of 3D creation in this two-day introduction to Blender. Perfect for beginners, this class will guide you through the basics of navigating the interface, working with 3D objects, and creating your own simple models. Participants will explore the essential tools and techniques used in digital modeling, including transforming objects, editing shapes, applying…
Best For: High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Carroll County Public Library -
October 19, 2026 · 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Discover the underwater world of macroinvertebrates. See them up close and learn how they indicate stream health and what roles they play in stream ecology. NHSM volunteers will show participants how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates. Suitable for ages 6 and up. All equipment will be provided. Dress for the weather and prepare to get…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences -
October 19, 2026 · 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Discover, create, and play! Unleash your creativity and dive into a new adventure each week with activities inspired by STEM, arts and crafts, gaming, and more.
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: DC Public Library (DCPL)Venue: DC Public Library
Meet Our Sponsors
Testimonial
What Our Attendees Say
The Maryland STEM Festival hosts events for people of all ages, backgrounds, and areas of STEM. Learn more about our mission on the About Us page.
Elementary School
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“I made rockets, I got to pet a snake, and I got to make a tower out of paper straws to hold up a pumpkin!”
Middle School
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“It was very fun! I learned about robots and how they are made. I liked how a lot of the stations were hands on and interactive.”
College Graduate
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“I like that everyone gave anecdotes on how they got into Cybersecurity and gave tips on how people like me can get into Cybersecurity.”
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