Maryland STEM Festival

Animal Architects: Engineering for Wildlife
2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21217, United States
Celebrate the Maryland STEM festival with Animal Architects: Engineering for Wildlife, free with Zoo admission.
Join us for Animal Architects at the Maryland Zoo, where you’ll take on the role of a Zoo engineer! This hands-on design challenge invites you to put your problem-solving skills to the test as you create innovative solutions to real-world challenges faced by our animal friends.
From designing habitats that mimic natural environments to crafting enrichment tools that support our zoo keepers and keep animals active and engaged, you’ll learn how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) come together to support wildlife conservation. Perfect for budding engineers, nature enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages, this interactive workshop is your chance to understand how modern Zoos provide top-notch animal care and work to conserve wildlife around the world.
Let’s build a better world for wildlife—one design at a time!

Tiny STEAM
2025-11-12 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.

Autumn Luminaries
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Glenwood Branch, : 2350 MD-97, Cooksville, MD, 21273, United States
Cast away the darkness of longer nights with paper lanterns. Use the Cricut to cut and assemble fall themed luminaries. All materials provided.
This class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival.
Registration is required.

Anne Arundel Community College's STEAM Night
2025-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD, 21044, United States
STEAM Night – Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025, at 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM – Arnold – Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts. See how fun science can be! See how science connects all fields, from architecture to performing and visual arts, from drones to engineering to mathematics, and everything in between. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and is sure to be a fun evening! What will your kids love more – the science show or the interactive demos? Plan to do both while you are here!5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
Two (identical) science shows will be on tap in the theatre. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Enjoy demonstrations and hands-on activities in the Student Union Hawk’s Nest before the 7 p.m. show or after the 5:30 p.m. show. For information, visit the School of Science, Technology, and Education or email Professor Jason Barbour, Ph.D., at jpbarbour@aacc.edu.

Elementary Explorers
2025-11-13 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 (Grades K-5)
2025-11-13 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.

MD STEM Festival: Art Machines
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Waverly Branch Library, 400 E. 33rd St, Baltimore, ME, 21218, United States
Join us in celebration of the MD STEM Festival. Theme? Energy!
Assemble a system of levers and fulcra, and watch it all come to life! Create a compound machine creature that moves and can grab with its mouth!

Teen Film Club
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
We will progressively go through the process of writing scripts, pre-production filming, and post production of movies including promotional projects for the library. Recommended for Teens.

Light it Up with the Laser
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Glenwood Branch, : 2350 MD-97, Cooksville, MD, 21273, United States
Ready to light up your ideas? Dive into real-world STEM fun in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace as you design and build your own edge-lit acrylic sign. Use the laser cutter, creative thinking, and a splash of science to make something that literally shines.

Science Slam at Peabody Heights!
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Baltimore, it’s Science Slam time! When else can you enjoy a bite while learning remarkable science that is going on in Charm City?
When else can you enjoy a bite and a drink while learning remarkable science that is going on in Charm City? Come join us for a night of 5 min science talks from local scientists and support their efforts to communicate their work!
We are so happy to be able to have this at Peabody Heights and we thank them so much for their support!
BUGSS will host 6 or so local scientists (grad students, postdocs, citizen scientists, etc) to present their work in 5 minutes. We give prizes to the talks that are most creative and best communicated! This is a great way to connect with others, learn diverse topics of science going on right here in Charm City, gain communication skills and experience, enhance chances of collaboration and emerging projects and ideas!
Join us and bring your friends for a fun night don’t miss out on this exciting science filled evening at BUGSS! Korean fusion food available on site!
When: Thursday, November 13 · 7 – 9pm EST
Where: Peabody Heights Brewery
401 East 30th Street Baltimore, MD 21218
Fee: Free! (Donations accepted)
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-slam-at-peabody-heights-tickets-1743997737179?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Game Your Future Conference
2025-11-14 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 16:00 | baltimore convention center, 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join us at the Game Your Future Conference, where community, creativity, and career growth collide. Whether you’re a game developer, esports enthusiast, student, or professional in a tangential industry, this is your chance to upskill, get inspired, and build meaningful connections in an evolving job market. With top speakers, hands-on learning, and unmatched networking opportunities, you’ll leave empowered to thrive in gaming—and beyond. This is a three-day event running from 11/14 to 11/16

Powwow Dance with Miss Chief Rocka
2025-11-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Brooklyn Park Branch Library, 1 East 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Step into the world of Native American Dance with Miss Chief Rocka as she performs traditional & storytelling dances steeped in cultural richness and rhythmic exploration.
Hailing proudly from the Treaty 6 Territory of amiskwaciy-wâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta) and a member of Frog Lake First Nation, Miss Chief Rocka brings a unique blend of tradition and contemporary flair to her shows as she performs high energy and dynamic dances from The Fancy Shawl dance, The Jingle Dress Dance and the traditional Hoop dance. Join her for an empowering journey into the heart of Powwow culture, where every step is a celebration of resilience and creativity

Autumn Nature Crafts (families)
2025-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Drop in and make a variety of crafts with natural materials like pressed fall leaves and acorns. Learn why leaves change color and how to identify local threes in the process!

Hexbug Nano (ages 7-10)
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd,, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
Work in groups to create mazes and playgrounds for your hexbugs. Bring your creativity and engineer the toughest maze that you can using your STEM skills!

Game Your Future Conference
2025-11-16 08:00 - 16:00 | baltimore convention center, 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join us at the Game Your Future Conference, where community, creativity, and career growth collide. Whether you’re a game developer, esports enthusiast, student, or professional in a tangential industry, this is your chance to upskill, get inspired, and build meaningful connections in an evolving job market. With top speakers, hands-on learning, and unmatched networking opportunities, you’ll leave empowered to thrive in gaming—and beyond. This is a three day event running from 11/14-11/16

STEM Family Fun Festival
2025-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Notre Dame of Maryland, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
Bring the whole family for a series of fun-filled drop-in events that give kids an opportunity to engage with STEM and collaborate to solve engineering design tasks. Our event is sponsored by NDMU’s School of Education and is run by the Leadership in Teaching: STEM program’s faculty and students.

Little Learners: STEAM, Play, & Learn: Chemical Reactions
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Playful learning and exploration of STEAM concepts through stories, movement, and hands-on activities.

Kids' Academy: Salt Painting
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | North East Branch, 485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD, 20901, United States
Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. Ages 6-11.
A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings.

Fingerprinting Fun!
2025-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
One of a kind; each of us have fingerprints but no two fingerprints are exactly alike! Engage in hands-on learning activities to step into the shoes of a Latent Print Examiner.

Salt Painting
2025-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 | North East Branch, 485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD, 20901, United States
Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. Ages 6-11.

Fairy Tale Engineering
2025-11-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Central Branch-Howard County, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy,, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Experience classic fairy tale stories through an engineering lens. Participants will enjoy hands-on, engaging problem-solving activities.
