Maryland STEM Festival

Science Heroes Presents: Adventure of the Missing Color
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Roland Park Libray, 5108 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure!
Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about:
chemical reactions
air pressure
physical explosions
and more!
Don’t miss this exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure!

Full STEAM Ahead!
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.

Science & Technology Career Fair
2025-11-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Hood College, 401 Rosemont Avenue Whitaker Campus Center, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Connect with regional science and technology employers to discover their mission, careers and internships opportunities,

MD STEM Fest Challenge
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?

Chemistry Magic Show and Mathstravaganza
2025-11-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Stevenson University Manning Academic Center, 11200 Gundry Ln, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Join us for a Maryland STEM Festival event at Stevenson University.
Enjoy an afternoon of science and math fun for all ages.
The Chemistry Magic Show (2–3 PM) will showcase the magic of chemistry through demonstrations that make ordinary materials behave in extraordinary ways.
The Mathstravaganza (3–4 PM) features hands-on math demonstrations that makes problem solving come alive. Explore the Monty Hall problem with jelly beans, create fractal patterns through the chaos game, experiment with bubble surfaces, investigate probability with Buffon’s needle using Pixy Stix, and more!
Free and fun for everyone. Come explore the magic of STEM with us at Stevenson University.

TAB November Solar Printing Kit
2025-11-08 01:00 - 03:30 | Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
At the Chevy Chase Teen Advisory Meeting we will be making Solar Printing Kits. The kits and instructions to make the solar prints will be available at the library for pick up.

National STEM Day 2025 ~ Celebrate STEM Careers with Music
2025-11-08 21:00 | Online
? Play On, Play – STEM is Power is an original anthem created to celebrate National STEM Day 2025 and beyond to inspire students to explore the power of creativity within STEM careers.
The song brings together music, imagination, and innovation, showing how creative expression and scientific thinking can work in harmony to spark curiosity and discovery.
Developed as part of the “Celebrate STEM with Music” initiative, this anthem encourages students to dream boldly, think critically, and design their own path toward the future — all through the rhythm of music and the possibilities of STEM.
? Purpose:
To motivate students to connect with STEM in a fun and expressive way — reminding them that the future of science and technology thrives on creativity, collaboration, and play.
? Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/OaHv7GWWZJM

Nanoscience
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Perryville Branch Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
Explore the world of the extremely small–so small you cannot see it with the human eye and where odd things happen at a nanoscale!
Educational activities for homeschoolers and children in non-traditional school settings. Ages 6-11. (Repeat program offered on Nov. 4th at 11:00 a.m.)

University of Maryland Extension Presents: Milk to Motion
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Cecilton Branch Library, 215 E. Main Street, Cecilton, MD, 21913, United States
Learn about the dairy industry and have fun experimenting to learn about the properties of milk. Activities include a “milk in motion” science experiment, making a sample of ice-cream and butter, and making glue from milk! Ages 6-14.

Careers & Opportunities from Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection!
2025-11-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Avenue 5th Floor, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Special Event for Maryland STEM Festival in the large 3rd Floor Meeting Room! Discover the possibilities in the environmental field for teens, tweens & adults!
This special event on Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and careers, internship and volunteer opportunities, with and without a college degree, will feature Ana Arriaza, Partnership & Engagement Manager at Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
No registration – drop-ins welcome! SSL opportunity and enjoy free snacks! Spanish speakers welcome!
Help design future teen programs and help with cleanup/takedown after the event as SSL opportunities!
Questions about this program? Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead!: Cooking Together
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Perryville Branch Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
This week, we will be making Sandwich Kabobs with bread, cheese, and vegetables. If you need a non-dairy or gluten-free substitute, please contact the Children’s Room at the Perryville Library by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13th. Call 410-996-6070 x1631.
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. Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

Kids Can Cook: Monkey Bread
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Rising Sun Branch Library, 111 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD, 21911, United States
Use the tools and techniques of the kitchen to become a junior chef! This time, make monkey bread! Ages 8-11.

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

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.

Science Heroes Presents: Adventure of the Missing Color
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Anchor, 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States

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.

Family STEAM Night
2026-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 | KIPP Harmony Academy, 2000 Edgewood Street, Baltimore, MD, 21085, United States
STEAM Night is a dynamic, two-hour event featuring 15 hands-on, student-led and guest-presenter activities, including a planetarium, that highlight engaging concepts in energy and energy transfer, with participation from valued community partners such as the University of Maryland, the Department of Public Works, The NEED Project, and Constellation.

The Bryn Mawr School STEM Career Fair for Girls
2026-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | The Bryn Mawr School, 109 West Melrose Ave, Baltimore, Maryland, 21210
The Bryn Mawr School is excited to welcome you to our annual STEM Career Fair for Girls. Explore the wide variety of career opportunities in all areas of STEM. Prepare to get involved as women in STEM and presenters from around Maryland share their knowledge with interactive booths and activities. Industries represented include cybersecurity, virtual reality, veterinary science, psychiatry, public health, and so much more. Students do not have to be experts or already active in fields of STEM to attend. The fair is a welcoming and engaging way for students to explore diverse interests and further their academic careers. Registration is free, but we ask students to pre-register so that we can pass on important information.
