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SUMMARY:St. Mary's STEAM Festival
DESCRIPTION:St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host their 10th annual STEAM Festival on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Festivities will run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and will feature fun\, food\, and phenomena! \nEach year\, the state designates a month-long celebration of all things science\, technology\, engineering\, and math. This STEM-related exploration takes place through in person festivals and online events. Our annual STEAM Festival is set up in a fair-style manner\, where attendees can engage with exhibitors at their own pace.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/st-marys-steam-festival/
LOCATION:St Mary’s  County Fairgrounds\, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd\, Leonardtown\, MD\, 20650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Public Schools":MAILTO:jwhayes@smcps.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
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SUMMARY:OysterFest at CBMM
DESCRIPTION:CBMM will host OysterFest on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, from 10am-4pm\, inviting the community to celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve with a day of fun for the whole family. \nThe OysterFest menu\, of course\, features fresh oysters served a variety of ways\, plus other local fare\, craft beer\, and spirits. There’s also live music on two stages\, an oyster stew competition\, boat rides\, a full schedule of demonstrations and presentations\, children’s activities\, and more. \nTickets for this rain-or-shine event\, including a new VIP offering and CBMM Fall Festival Passes\, are on sale now here\, with discounted pricing for CBMM members. \nWhether you prefer to sip\, savor\, or slurp Chesapeake Bay oysters\, you’ll appreciate this beloved fall festival with oyster offerings from the Talbot Watermen Association and several local oyster farms\, including raw and cooked options. \nGuests can also purchase a variety of Chesapeake delicacies and other food offerings via local vendors on campus\, plus a beverage selection that includes specialty cocktails and an array of local craft beer options. All food and drinks are an additional charge. \nThe always-popular oyster stew competition gives guests the chance to sample offerings from area restaurants in an OysterFest mug and then vote for their favorites to help decide which chefs claim the coveted title and local bragging rights. \nThe friendly competition continues with our annual oyster slurp-off contest. Interested participants can sign up on the day of the event. \nAll the oyster-themed fun will come with an upbeat soundtrack thanks to live music on both sides of campus all day long. An OysterFest staple\, Swamp Donkey Newgrass will once again share their unique\, high-energy blend of originals and covers at the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand. There will also be a stage on Fogg’s Landing\, including a performance by local sibling trio The Folk Villains\, to add to the festive atmosphere. \nThroughout the day\, the Van Lennep Auditorium will host a variety of guest speakers sponsored by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center through the Maryland Traditions Program of the Maryland State Arts Council. Representatives from the Pocomoke Indian Nation\, whose ancestral lands span much of lower Delmarva\, will be on hand throughout the day to share their history and traditions with guests through presentations and demonstrations. \nOn Navy Point\, the American Chesapeake Club will share demonstrations highlighting the retrieving abilities of its Chesapeake Bay retrievers. \nChildren can explore life on the Bay through a range of themed\, hands-on activities\, including lawn games\, model boat building\, and more. The Phillips Wharf Fishmobile traveling aquarium will be on site\, too. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to purchase commemorative OysterFest gear in the Museum Store\, showcasing this year’s featured historic oyster tin from CBMM’s collection. The one-gallon tin\, featuring a silhouetted sailboat underway\, was packed by Harrison & Jarboe Seafood Company in the 1950s on CBMM’s Navy Point and marketed as Miles River Brand Oysters. The design will be emblazoned on shirts and hats for purchase\, as well as the mugs used for the oyster stew competition. \nOysterFest tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Admission is set at $22 for adults\, $19 for seniors (65+) and students (17+)\, $10 for active and retired military members\, and $9 for children ages 6-to-17\, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free. \nCBMM members receive discounted pricing to OysterFest and other annual festivals throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10\, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. To support CBMM’s mission as a member and discover all the terrific benefits of membership\, visit cbmm.org/memberships or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org. \nTo level up the fun\, VIP tickets include festival admission\, entry into the oyster stew competition with commemorative mug\, access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with a complimentary bar\, an exclusive OysterFest tote bag with giveaways\, coupons\, and vendor specials\, and discounts at the festival bars. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $80 for non-members. \nMake sure you don’t miss a minute of the fun ahead on our waterfront campus with the CBMM Fall Festival Pass! This is your chance to celebrate the best of the Bay at three of our signature festivals–OysterFest\, the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival (Saturday\, Nov. 22)\, and Winter on the Chesapeake (Saturday\, Dec. 13)–for the price of two! \nDuring the festival\, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School\, with a complimentary shuttle service running to and from CBMM. \nFor safety reasons\, non-service dogs must be kept home during CBMM festivals\, including OysterFest. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is also prohibited
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/oysterfest-at-cbmm/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum\, 213 North Talbot St.\, St. Michaels\, MD\, 21663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food,Life Sciences
ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Children's Museum":MAILTO:debbie@theccm.org
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SUMMARY:Bailes de Mi Tierra Dance Performance
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and Dia de los Muertos by watching a traditional Mexican folk dance performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra dance group! \n¡Para celebrar el fin del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y el Día de los Muertos\, les invitamos a presenciar una actuación tradicional de danza folklórica mexicana ofrecida por el grupo Bailes de Mi Tierra!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/bailes-de-mi-tierra-dance-performance/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Park Branch Library\, 1 East 11th Ave\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Beastly Beaded Bracelet Making
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to create a cute\, stretchy bracelet that showcases your spooky style! Join us at The Craft Lab\, where you can choose from fun plastic and clay beads to design a bracelet that’s uniquely yours. \nWhy This Activity is Perfect for Creators Aged 6 and Up: \nHands-On Creativity: Enjoy a fun\, interactive experience while crafting your own jewelry.\nExpress Yourself: Choose from a variety of beads to reflect your personal style.\nFamily-Friendly: Parents and kids can work together to create something special!\nDetails: \nBest For: Kids aged 6 and up\, along with adults.\nCost: This event is free for everyone!\nSupervision: Children are encouraged to participate with a parent or guardian.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/beastly-beaded-bracelet-making/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Maryland Maker Day at Rockville Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:MoCo Makers is partnered with the Rockville Science Center to offer this once yearly event. Check out some of the cool projects that local makers and artists are working on. You can learn about how people in our community are using the Rockville Makerspace\, what tools are available\, and event try your hand at a project yourself!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/maryland-maker-day-at-rockville-makerspace/
LOCATION:Rockville Science Center\, hjlichtman@lichtman.ws\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="MoCo Makers":MAILTO:matt@mocomakers.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
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CREATED:20251012T190310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T190704Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to GIMP Digital Art
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of the GIMP interface as you customize a rad cartoon cat! For ages 8 to 12. \nGIMP is an open-source graphics program—similar to Photoshop\, but free! GIMP allows you to create graphics or edit photos using a variety of customizable tools and features. This class will introduce kids to the interface and encourage them to express themselves through digital art! The projects our participants create will be displayed in the library. \nThis is a pilot program! Two sessions are currently planned\, one on October 25th and one on November 8th. At this time\, you may take only one class to make sure there is space for everyone! We hope to offer more sessions in the future depending on interest. Adult attendance to assist your child is strongly encouraged\, although we won’t have enough computers for adults to participate. Please arrive on time. \nThis program is for children ages 8 to 12. Registration is required. Sign up online or by calling the Quince Orchard library at 240-777-0200. \nKey Terms (to be covered as time allows): layers\, transparency\, float selection\, opacity\, color picker\, bucket tool\, pattern\, gradient \nThe Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics designed to advance STEM and STEAM education for children and teens that takes place every fall. \nQuestions about this program? Contact the Quince Orchard branch at 240-777-0200 \nLooking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Take a look at these STEM resources available with a library card. \nDon’t have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card. \nLibrary Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child. \nIf you plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/intro-to-gimp-digital-art/
LOCATION:Quince Orchard\, 15831 Quince Orchard Road\, Gaithersburg\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Technology
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SUMMARY:Spooky Slime Making
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and creative slime-making session! Learn how to craft your own slime putty with all the supplies provided\, including spooky mix-ins. \nWhy You’ll Love This Activity: \nHands-On Experience: Perfect for anyone who enjoys getting crafty and learning a bit about slimes.\nTake-Home Creation: Leave with your very own custom slime putty!\nDetails: \nIncludes All Materials: We supply everything you need to make your slime and bags to take it home\nWho Can Join: Open to everyone—adults and kids welcome! Kids under 5 will need parental assistance.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/spooky-slime-making/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Science and Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Invisible Ink pH Painting
DESCRIPTION:Use pH indicator paper and everyday liquids to reveal hidden hues and make one-of-a-kind artwork. \nWhy You’ll Love This Activity: \n? Science Meets Art: Explore the magic of acids and bases as pH indicators react to create stunning\, unexpected color patterns. \n?? Creative & Educational: Perfect for budding artists and curious scientists alike. No two pieces will be the same!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/invisible-ink-ph-painting/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Science and Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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