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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T104500
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SUMMARY:Build and Play
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. \n\nJoin us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. \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/build-and-play-3/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 110 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,STEAM,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T114500
DTSTAMP:20261007T202115Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Exploration (Ages 7-11)
DESCRIPTION:Whoooo knows what an owl eats?  Dissect an owl pellet to find out!  Explore other aspects of the life of an owl through other fun activities.  \n\nTickets will be available 15 minutes before the start of class in the Children's Area.  Tickets required. \n\nTickets required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before the start of class in the Children's Area.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/owl-exploration-ages-7-11/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Glenwood\, Glenwood Branch \, 2350 State Route 97\, Cooksville\, Maryland\, 21723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Sciences,Gardening & Nature,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T203505Z
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UID:10001677-1793196000-1793199600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Hogwarts Halloween (ages 7-11)
DESCRIPTION:Join in seasonal festivities at Hogwarts; all costumes welcome! Stir up powerful potions\, practice spells\, discover owl secrets\, and create a slimy surprise.  Ages 7-11.  60 minutes. Ticketed.  \n\n Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets. \n\nTicket required. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/hogwarts-halloween-ages-7-11/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Central Branch\, Central Branch \, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts and Hobbies,Games and Play,STEAM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T174353Z
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SUMMARY:Slime Creation 101 (7-15 yrs)
DESCRIPTION:This program is part of the Maryland STEM Festival. This event is made possible by a donation from the Sinsky-Kresser-Racusin Memorial Foundation. \n\nFree Entry
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/slime-creation-101-7-15-yrs/
LOCATION:Kent Island Branch\, 200 Library Circle\, Stevensonville\, MD\, 21666\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maker,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queen Anne's County Library":MAILTO:caitbyrnes@qaclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260914T233709Z
CREATED:20260914T233709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T233709Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Wednesday: Rivers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nvisit our website
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-wednesday-rivers/
LOCATION:Eastport Annapolis  Branch\, 269 Hillsmere Dr\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Earth and Space Science,Environment,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201245Z
CREATED:20260917T201222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T201245Z
UID:10001457-1793201400-1793205000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Challenge
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nfree event
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-challenge-2/
LOCATION:DC Public Library\, 1547 Alabama Avenue SE\, Washington\, D.C.\, Maryland\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Public Library (DCPL)":MAILTO:patricia.ballentine@dc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T224005Z
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SUMMARY:Skull Jewelry Making
DESCRIPTION:DIY Skull Bead Bracelet Making\nDid 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!\n\nWhat to Expect:\n💀 Make Your Own Bracelet: Learn directly from our in-house jewelry-makers how to design and create your very own Halloween-inspired bracelet featuring spooky skull beads. All materials are provided.\n\n✂️ No Experience Needed: This project is perfect for beginners! Kids and adults who can safely use scissors are welcome to join. Need modifications? We have options to help make the activity work for most ages and abilities.\n\n👨👩👧 Open to All Ages: Everyone is welcome to get creative and make a spooky bracelet of their own!\n\n🗓️ Drop-In Friendly: No need to register in advance—just stop by during activity hours. You can pay at the register or in the Craft Lab (exact cash or Venmo accepted).\n\nGetting Here & What to Expect:\nAll events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science\, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW\, Washington\, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).\n\n🚪 Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab\n🚇 Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.\n🚌 Bus: The D72\, D74\, C51\, and C53 buses stop nearby.\n🚗 Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking\, biking\, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW\, about a block away. \n\n \n\nIf you’re running late or need help finding us\, just call the store at 202-248-1366 \n\nAll events: Our tickets are available on our website! Just click the link to our Craft Lab Store Events page\, find the event you'd like to attend\, and click "Get Tickets" \n\nFree Events: Tickets aren't required\, just show up during the activity window. Registration does help us plan and if the event gets busy we will prioritize serving folks who did register in advance. \n\nPaid Events: One ticket equals one project. We recommend advance registration to guarantee your spot. If space is available\, we offer the option to purchase tickets at the register upon arrival. \n\nThen click SUBMIT \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/skull-jewelry-making/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Engineering,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T164500
DTSTAMP:20261019T224034Z
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UID:10001828-1793203200-1793205900@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Legos: Creative Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nFree\, No registration required. \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/legos-creative-club-2/
LOCATION:Baden – Multipurpose Room\, 13601 Baden Westwood Rd\, Brandywine\, Maryland\, 20613\, Brandywine\, Maryland\, 20613\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T203143Z
CREATED:20260917T203132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T203143Z
UID:10001471-1793203200-1793206800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Spooky STEM Challenge: "Survive the Ghost Wind"
DESCRIPTION:Kids become engineers tasked with building a structure strong enough to withstand a blast of "ghost wind" (a fan). It introduces basic engineering\, problem-solving\, and teamwork in a fun\, Halloween-themed way. Introduce the idea of engineers designing structures to handle forces like wind\, explore the materials at their disposal\, plan/sketch based on different discussed criteria (base\, height\, shape\, etc.)\, then build their structure. A fan will be used to test the strength of their building. Afterwards\, discuss simple engineering ideas and key takeaways from the challenge. Extra challenge: design it to be a haunted house. \n\nRegistration opens two weeks prior to the program date. Access registration through the events calendar on our website (Cecilton).
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/spooky-stem-challenge-survive-the-ghost-wind/
LOCATION:Cecilton Community Center (203 E Main Street)\, 215 E Main Street\, Cecilton\, Maryland\, 21913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecil County Public Libraries":MAILTO:gkoerner@cecilcountylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T223831Z
CREATED:20261019T223831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223831Z
UID:10001819-1793203200-1793206800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Tween Scene: Mini Graffiti Wall (ages 8-13)
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\nBuild 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 \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/tween-scene-mini-graffiti-wall-ages-8-13/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 31 E Green Street\, Middletown\, Maryland\, 21769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Homeschool,STEAM,STEM,Tween
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021646Z
CREATED:20260901T183324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021646Z
UID:10001203-1793205000-1793208600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Drones 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to fly drones from Worcester Tech teacher Valerie Zienty!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/drones-101-2/
LOCATION:Ocean Pines Library\, 11107 Cathell Road\, Berlin\, MD\, 21811\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Science and Society,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Worcester County Library":MAILTO:sarena@worcesterlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260922T170229Z
CREATED:20260922T170229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T170229Z
UID:10001480-1793205000-1793208600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Apple Explorers-STEM & Agriculture!
DESCRIPTION:Who's ready for some fall-themed apple science? Join University of MD Extension Educators\, Karen Wood and Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins for this fun hands-on lesson! Youth will explore apples through science\, engineering\, and agriculture.  Participants will identify the parts of an apple\, learn about how apples are grown\, discover how apple grafting is used and build apple-themed structures!\n\nThis program is part of the Ruth Enlow Library's Student Discovery Series. Our volunteer presenters offer a wide variety of enrichment programs for K- 12 students and their families. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit our calendar for upcoming Student Discovery Series events! \n\nRegister on our calendar event page-  https://relib.librarymarket.com/event/student-discovery-series-apple-explorers-stem-agriculture-8772
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/apple-explorers-stem-agriculture/
LOCATION:Friendsville Branch Library\, 947 Community Drive\, Friendsville\, Maryland\, 21531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friendsville Branch":MAILTO:julie@relib.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T022428Z
CREATED:20260911T022428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T022428Z
UID:10001321-1793208600-1793212200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:From Birds to Drones: Nature\, Flight and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Explore how birds inspired modern flight technology and discover how scientists use drones today to help protect wildlife and ecosystems through hands-on experiments and interactive missions led by Aberdeen High School-Science and Mathematics Academy student and Harford Bird Club member\, Tyme Anusonti-Inthra. Each child attending must register prior to the event. Weather permitting\, be prepared to go outside for a portion of the program.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/from-birds-to-drones-nature-flight-and-conservation-2/
LOCATION:Harford County Public Library\, 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave\, Bel Air\, Maryland\, 21014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Sciences,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harford County Public Library":MAILTO:mdstemfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTSTAMP:20261025T161059Z
CREATED:20261019T224045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T161059Z
UID:10001829-1793208600-1793212200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Endoskeletons v. Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math! Get ready for a fun adventure into the world of animal skeletons. Discover the difference between endoskeleton and exoskeleton and learn how these body structures help animals survive. \n\n\n\nFree\, No registration required \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\n\n\n\n\n\nFRC Team 2199 “Robo-Lions” \n\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/stem-fun-endoskeletons-v-exoskeletons/
LOCATION:Largo-Kettering – LK Program Room\, 9601 Capital Lane\, Largo\, Maryland\, 20774\, Largo\, Maryland\, 20774\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org
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