Maryland STEM Festival

Spectral Drawings - Ghost Circuits
2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Because Science, 1759 columbia rd nw, washington, DC, 20009, United States
Draw with light using wire and circuits- learn how an invisible picture comes to life!
Why You’ll Love This Activity:
Hands-On Experience: Perfect for anyone who enjoys getting crafty.
Details:
Includes All Materials: We supply everything you need to make your drawing!
Who Can Join: Open to everyone—adults and kids welcome! Kids under 10 will need parental assistance.

Little Adventurers
2025-10-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Emmitsburg Library, 300 South Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Basic Design For Kids
2025-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | PSE Studio, 10945 Price Manor Way, Laurel, 20723, United States
Title: Basic Design for Kids: Where Art Meets Geometry
Description:
What happens when creativity meets math? In this hands-on workshop, students explore shape, color, and composition to understand how artists and designers use geometry to build harmony and structure. Through guided design exercises, children learn to think like both scientists and creators—observing, experimenting, and inventing.
Facilitated by Prof. Dr. Pelin SARIOĞLU ERDOĞDU, a professor and founder of PSE Studio, this session blends design education and visual learning to nurture spatial awareness and imagination. Participants will use paper, pencils, markers and rulers to create their own 2D compositions inspired by design principles such as balance, rhythm, and contrast.
This workshop encourages creative confidence and cross-disciplinary thinking, showing how STEM and the arts work together to inspire new ideas. No previous art or design experience is needed.
Ideal for: Grades 4-8
Duration: 60 minutes
Facilitator: Prof. Dr. Pelin SARIOĞLU ERDOĞDU, Founder of PSE Studio
Website: https://psestud.io/workshops

Full STEAM Ahead!
2025-10-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Perryville Branch Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for children ages 20 months – early 4s. Siblings welcome.

Elementary Explorers
2025-10-30 14:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 14:30 | Thurmont Library, 76 East Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K – 5 and their caregivers.

Discovery Depot: Spooky Science (Grades K-5)
2025-10-30 16:00 - 16:30 | Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD, 21773, United States
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5. Costumes welcome at today’s program.

Preschool Science: Not-So-Scary Science
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Carroll County Public Library Westminster location, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us as we investigate not-so-scary science! There will be a variety of hands-on learning activities for kids. We will read a book, sing, and have a messy time! Costumes are welcome, but not too spooky.

Mid-Shore S.TE.M. Festival
2025-11-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills,, MD, 21679, United States
The 8th Annual Mid-Shore S.T.E.M Festival will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, located on the Chesapeake College campus, in Wye Mills, Maryland. The event will be held rain or shine from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm and is free, open to the public, and geared toward youth ages 8-16. There are special early childhood S.T.E.M activities from 10 am – 12 pm for youth ages 4-7 as well.
The Mid-Shore S.T.E.M Festival is hosted by the University of Maryland Extension 4-H and Family & Consumer Sciences Programs and is focused on providing hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math learning for youth of all ages and their families. Activities will include interactive displays, activity stations, makers space, demonstrations and workshops. This year’s theme is “FrankenSTEM” with many activities focused on the theme, as well as many other STEM topics. Youth are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes; prizes will be awarded. This is a great event to make career connections and learn about the future of science and science-related careers and opportunities.
Bring your kids to participate during the Maryland STEM Festival here on the mid-shore on November 1st for a fun science-filled day! We will have lunch and refreshments for sale. Remember, the event is FREE and open to all!
For more information, please contact Navonne Owen, UME Caroline County 4-H, at nowen@umd.edu or (410) 479-4030. This is an equal opportunity and equal access program.

HCC Annual STEAM Fest
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive ARCC, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun hands-on activities related to STEAM. Activities include the ever popular Egg Drop and Bottle Rocket Challenges, Arts, Pumpkins, Drones and more. Learn about our STEM programs from camps to career training to degree programs. Free Parking and Admission! Free Food!

Family STEAM Lab Drop In
2025-11-01 14:00 - 14:30 | Thurmont Library, 76 East Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab or STEAM Lab opportunity. This program is designed for children in grades K-5 and their caregiver.

Author Panel: The Art and Science of Conservation-event held at Ebenezer Theater
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Ebenezer Theater, 17 S. Washington Street, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
n celebration of the tandem centennial birthdays of the Talbot County Free Library and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, legendary Chesapeake Bay journalist Tom Horton will moderate a panel exploring the art and science of conservation with Creature Needs contributors and award-winning authors Christopher Kondrich and Kyoko Mori. Tickets are free; registration is required.

Día de los muertos
2025-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Park Branch Library, 1 East 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Celebrate Día de los Muertos through crafts, activities and more!

MD STEM Fest Challenge
2025-11-04 13:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-05 13:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-06 13:30 - 19:00 | Sharpsburg Library, 106 East Main ST, Sharpesburg, MD, 21782, United States
Stations will be set up with Legos and marble runs. Look through our microscope and magnifying glass, what do you see?

STEAM Lab
2025-11-04 16:30 - 17:00 | C. Burr Artz Library, 110 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.

Tiny STEAM
2025-11-05 11:00 - 11:30 | Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD, 21773, United States
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Stem Club: Geometric Shape Art
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
For this program, we will be learning about how art and math intersect by creating your own geometric shape art!
We offer STEM Club @ La Plata on the first Wednesday of each month.
Note: Please register each child who will be attending separately.
Please email laplataref@ccplonline.org with any questions.

Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Carroll County Public Library, Exploration Commons, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
See what’s behind the silver screen in this introduction to Adobe’s high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some of the cool tucked-away features in the program. So, if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you!

Technology in Music Jam Stations
2025-11-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Queen Anne’s County Library, 121 S Commerce St, Centreville, MD, 21617, United States
Ages 10-17
Technology is more prevalent than ever in the creation of music. See how music goes hand in hand with new technology by making a 3D printed guitar, understanding how synthesizers work, playing with our portable audio recording studio, and learning to play piano in virtual reality. Explore a new unexpected way to make music with the use of technology!

Minds in Motion (STEAM)
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Wicomico Public Library-Paul S Sarbanes Branch, 122 South Division Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Get ready to imagine, explore, and create! Minds in Motion is a hands-on STEAM program designed for elementary students to spark curiosity and build problem-solving skills through fun, engaging activities. Each session will feature exciting experiments and challenges in science, technology, engineering, art, and math—perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, build, and discover. Whether we’re coding robots, designing structures, or launching simple science experiments, there’s always something new to explore.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)
2025-11-06 16:00 - 16:30 | Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD, 21773, United States
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

STEAM & Snacks
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Park Branch Library, 1 East 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

Stem Club: Exploring Size and Scale
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
For this program, we will be exploring size and scale by participating in fun activities!
We offer STEM Club @ La Plata on the first Wednesday of each month.
Note: Please register each child who will be attending separately.
Please email laplataref@ccplonline.org with any questions.

Energy and Psychology
2025-11-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Stevenson University Manning Academic Center, 11200 Gundry Ln, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Students of the Psychology Department of Stevenson University (North Campus, MAC building lobby) will be showcasing posters that describe various ways energy is related to psychology. Specifically, the biological and clinical implications of energy will be presented in poster format from 10 am to 1 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025. All are welcome to attend, ideal for high school and homeschooled students! The event is in the Manning Academic Center (MAC) Building, main lobby, adjacent to the concierge desk
