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SUMMARY:Robot Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:FRC Team 2199 "Robo-Lions"  will demonstrate their Pumpkin Smashing Robot "Spiky".  Participants will be challenged to guess how many attempts are required to halve the pumpkin. \n\nUnlimited \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nFRC Team 2199 “Robo-Lions” \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nEngineering\, Physics\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/robot-pumpkin-smash-8/
LOCATION:Baldwin Drive\, by the French Twist Cafe\, on the South Main Street block party layout\, and in the pocket park in Downtown Sykesville.\, Baldwin Drive\, by the French Twist Cafe\, on the South Main Street block party layout\, and in the pocket park.\, Sykesville\, Maryland\, 21784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Physics,Robotics,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robo-Lions FIRST Robotics Team 2199":MAILTO:tdmilnes@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:MAGIC Makerspace Day
DESCRIPTION:Maakrspace \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of Maryland’s statewide Maker Day\, MAGIC will be hosting a STEM Makerspace day at ARIC on Saturday\, October 25th from 10AM-2PM. We will have some free projects for kids of all ages. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n+
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/dr/
LOCATION:Autonomous Robotics Innovation Center\, 31 W Main St - Rear\, Westminster\, MD\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Makerspace,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="MAGIC (Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory)":MAILTO:abooth1221@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021642Z
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UID:10001152-1792924200-1792927800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Hour: Deep Learning Models
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators at this hands-on activity where creativity takes flight! This interactive\, educator-led program allows visitors to design and build their creations. Part makerspace\, part mini-science lesson\, this is perfect for budding engineers and aviation enthusiasts. This month\, celebrate Maryland STEM Festival with us to learn about how deep learning models for image recognition run with a hands-on activity using Ozobots. Drop in anytime during the hour to explore the wonders of aviation and technology through play.\nThis program is ideal for learners ages 6-12. No registration required; Free; includes museum admission.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-hour-deep-learning-models-2/
LOCATION:College Park Aviation Museum\, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr\, College Park\, MD\, 20740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="College Park Aviation Museum":MAILTO:kimberly.schwartz@pgparks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T123000
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SUMMARY:Learn to 3D Print with FTC team 47 Beavers
DESCRIPTION:In this two-hour workshop tweens and teens will learn the basics of 3D printing with OnShape. This workshop is for tweens and teens with limited or moderate knowledge of 3D printing but with good computer skills. \n\n\n\nFor Grades 5th to 7th\, ages 10 to 13. Registration required\, please register with your child's name and age. \n\n\n\nQuestions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490. \n\n\n\nAccommodation Requests \n\n\n\nPeople who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests. \n\n\n\nOF ST NREG 1.0 07/13/2021
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/learn-to-3d-print-with-ftc-team-47-beavers/
LOCATION:Gaithersburg Library\, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20879\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Library":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
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UID:10001805-1792929600-1792947600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Take-It-Apart — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nContinue exploring the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart\, investigating their components\, and discovering what's inside. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nFRC Team 2199 “Robo-Lions” \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nEngineering\, Physics\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/take-it-apart-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Strawberry DNA Extraction for Tweens and Teens
DESCRIPTION:Every living thing is made up of a unique sequence of DNA\, including the fruits and veggies that we eat! In this fun experiment we will take strawberries and extract their DNA so that we can actually see and hold it. \n\nFor ages 11 to 17. Registration Required.\n\nQuestions about this program? Contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490. \n\nRegistration required. Please register on the library's event website.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/strawberry-dna-extraction-for-tweens-and-teens/
LOCATION:Gaithersburg Library\, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Microbiology,STEM,Tween
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaithersburg Library - MCPL":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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UID:10001806-1792933200-1792940400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Flying Paper Bat — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nCreate your own flying paper bat and explore the science of movement\, flight\, and creative design. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nFRC Team 2199 “Robo-Lions” \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nEngineering\, Physics\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/flying-paper-bat-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000
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SUMMARY:Digging It - with Science Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. \n\n\n\nWith help from audience volunteers\, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter\, pressure\, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science\, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/digging-it-with-science-heroes/
LOCATION:Pikesville Library\, 1301 Reisterstown Rd\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Earth and Space Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
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SUMMARY:Invisible Ink pH Painting — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nExperiment with invisible ink and pH science to create a mysterious painting that reveals its secrets through a colorful chemical reaction. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nFRC Team 2199 “Robo-Lions” \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nEngineering\, Physics\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/invisible-ink-ph-painting-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000
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UID:10001578-1792944000-1792947600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Math Art Play!
DESCRIPTION:Explore math through art\, pattern\, and hands-on making!\n\nExplore the creative side of mathematics with MathArtPlay! Participants will use patterns\, shapes\, color\, and hands-on making to discover how mathematical ideas can become art. This interactive workshop is designed to encourage creativity\, experimentation\, and playful mathematical thinking. No special math or art experience is needed.\n\nFor children in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade and their caregivers.\n\nGenerously sponsored by the Friends of the Library\, Montgomery County\, Inc. \n\nPlease register at: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17195524\n\nRegistration opens 10/15/2026
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/math-art-play-4/
LOCATION:White Oak Library\, White Oak Library\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Mathematics
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Oak Library":MAILTO:eileen.fisher@montgomerycountymd.gov
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