12th annual
Maryland STEM Festival
2026 theme · Artificial Intelligence
DAY 13
Today at the Festival
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Discover events happening across Maryland throughout the Festival.
Published event spotlight
Explore the Festival
Prince George’s County Memorial Library
Legos: Creative Club
Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.
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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
80 upcoming events
Computers, AI & Robotics
68 upcoming events
Art & Creative STEM
44 upcoming events
Chemistry & Physics
35 upcoming events
Biology & Health
29 upcoming events
Nature, Animals & Environment
23 upcoming events
Space & Earth Science
19 upcoming events
Math & Problem Solving
13 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 28, 2026 · 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
S L I M E . . . Come make it with us, and then you can decide what happens next! Take it home, or leave it at the library for younger kids to use on the upcoming Slime Open Play (4-10 yrs) event.
Best For: Elementary School, Middle School, High SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Queen Anne’s County LibraryVenue: Kent Island Branch -
October 28, 2026 · 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Join the library and Arundel Rivers Federation to get a hands-on demonstration of how we use STEAM to understand our rivers! Participants can test out a dissolved oxygen probe, a refractometer, and get a first hand look at a submersible ROV (remote operated vehicle) used for monitoring oyster reefs.
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Anne Arundel County LibraryVenue: Eastport Annapolis Branch -
October 28, 2026 · 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Build, test, and invent every Wednesday with a new challenge. Complete the challenge at your own pace utilizing materials such as LEGO, building cubes, circuits, paper and everyday craft supplies.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: DC Public Library (DCPL)Venue: DC Public Library -
October 28, 2026 · 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Did you know many of the pieces in our store are handmade by us? Now’s your chance to create one yourself—with spooky skull beads!
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Because ScienceVenue: Because Science -
October 28, 2026 · 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
A spooky ghost is blowing through town with a powerful wind! Use your engineering skills to design and build a structure that can stay standing when the “ghost wind” blows. Ages 6-11.
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-Person -
October 28, 2026 · 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Build your own tiny street art masterpiece! Join our mini graffiti wall workshop where we will use vibrant paints to design a custom name tag that’s perfect for displaying on any nightstand, dresser, or desk. While supplies last. Ages 8-13
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Frederick County Public Libraries
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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Support Maryland STEM Festival 2026
Your support helps bring hands-on STEM learning to communities across Maryland.
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