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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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
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:20261026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T113000
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UID:10001817-1793012400-1793014200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-8/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 300 South Seton Avenue\, Emmitsburg\, Maryland\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Create,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:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215446Z
CREATED:20261019T215446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215446Z
UID:10001807-1792940400-1792947600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Invisible Ink pH Painting — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nExperiment with invisible ink and pH science to create a mysterious painting that reveals its secrets through a colorful chemical reaction. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/invisible-ink-ph-painting-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215518Z
CREATED:20261019T215518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215518Z
UID:10001806-1792933200-1792940400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Flying Paper Bat — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nCreate your own flying paper bat and explore the science of movement\, flight\, and creative design. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/flying-paper-bat-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215519Z
CREATED:20261019T215519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215519Z
UID:10001805-1792929600-1792947600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Take-It-Apart — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nContinue exploring the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart\, investigating their components\, and discovering what's inside. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/take-it-apart-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215522Z
CREATED:20261019T215522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215522Z
UID:10001802-1792854000-1792861200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Spooky Science Magnets — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nCreate your own spooky science-themed magnet using a button press. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/spooky-science-magnets-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215521Z
CREATED:20261019T215521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215521Z
UID:10001804-1792854000-1792861200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Beastly Beaded Bracelet or Keychain — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nCreate your own spooky accessory using spooky skull beads. Choose between a beaded bracelet or keychain and make a frightfully fun creation to take home. \n\n\n\nTicketed Craft Lab Workshop: $9. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/beastly-beaded-bracelet-or-keychain-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/spooky-science-festival-event-photo-2026.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T022427Z
CREATED:20260911T022427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T022427Z
UID:10001351-1792854000-1792857600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM at the Library: LEGO & DUPLO Play
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for an open session of LEGO & DUPLO play! This hands-on STEM program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. We provide the LEGOs and DUPLOs\, you provide the imagination! For 1-1/2 year olds and up\, with an adult. Free! No registration necessary. Location: Chevy Chase Library\, Meeting Room (lower level). The Chevy Chase Library elevator is currently out of service and undergoing modernization replacement. This program will be held in the downstairs meeting room\, and it will only be accessible by the stairs. Questions about this program? Contact the Chevy Chase Library at 240-773-9590. \n\nFree! No registration necessary.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-at-the-library-lego-duplo-play/
LOCATION:Chevy Chase Library\, 8005 Connecticut Ave.\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Learning,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Maker,Makerspace,Mathematics,play,STEAM,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Libraries":MAILTO:loribeth.spector@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215524Z
CREATED:20261019T215524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215524Z
UID:10001801-1792846800-1792854000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Monster Genetics Lab — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nStep into the lab and explore the spooky science of genetics through a fun\, hands-on monster-themed activity. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/monster-genetics-lab-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/spooky-science-festival-event-photo-2026.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215523Z
CREATED:20261019T215523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215523Z
UID:10001803-1792846800-1792854000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Spooky Slime Make-n-Take — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nGet hands-on with spooky slime! Mix\, create\, and customize your own creepy concoction to take home. \n\n\n\nTicketed Craft Lab Workshop: $9. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/spooky-slime-make-n-take-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/spooky-science-festival-event-photo-2026.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T215525Z
CREATED:20261019T215525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T215525Z
UID:10001800-1792843200-1792861200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Take-It-Apart — Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences \n\n\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science! \n\n\n\nExplore the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart\, investigating their components\, and discovering what's inside. \n\n\n\nThis activity is free. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/take-it-apart-spooky-science-festival-at-because-science-2/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/spooky-science-festival-event-photo-2026.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T114500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223734Z
UID:10001815-1792667700-1792669500@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-7/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 8 Harp Place\, Myersville\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,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:20261021T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T114500
DTSTAMP:20261019T223725Z
CREATED:20261019T223725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223725Z
UID:10001814-1792581300-1792583100@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-6/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 8 Harp Place\, Myersville\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,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:20261021T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T111500
DTSTAMP:20261019T223711Z
CREATED:20261019T223711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223711Z
UID:10001813-1792579500-1792581300@marylandstemfestival.org
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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/build-and-play-2/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 110 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,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:20261019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTSTAMP:20261019T223609Z
CREATED:20261019T223609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223609Z
UID:10001809-1792425600-1792429200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Brick Builders (ages 5-12)
DESCRIPTION:This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative\, socialize\, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12. \n\nCome build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative\, socialize\, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12. \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\nWashington College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nCommunity Event/Open House\, D.I.Y.\, Early Learning\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM\, Toddler Sci. Skills
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/brick-builders-ages-5-12/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 31 E Green Street\, Middletown\, Maryland\, 21769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Homeschool,Make & Create,play,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills,Tween
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T113000
DTSTAMP:20261007T185339Z
CREATED:20261007T185339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T185339Z
UID:10001673-1792407600-1792409400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-5/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 300 South Seton Avenue\, Emmitsburg\, Maryland\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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