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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\nBecause Science \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, 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
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:20261026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T113000
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CREATED:20261019T223806Z
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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\nBecause Science \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, 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
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:20261026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000
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SUMMARY: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\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\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\nSaturday\, October 24\nFREE Activities\n12:00–5:00 PM — Take-It-Apart\nExplore the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart\, investigating their components\, and discovering what’s inside.\n\n1:00–3:00 PM — Monster Genetics Lab\nStep into the lab and explore the spooky science of genetics through a fun\, hands-on monster-themed activity.\n\n3:00–5:00 PM — Spooky Science Magnets\nCreate your own spooky science-themed magnet using a button press.\n\nTicketed Craft Lab Workshops\n1:00–3:00 PM — Spooky Slime Make-n-Take — $9\nGet hands-on with spooky slime! Mix\, create\, and customize your own creepy concoction to take home.\n\n3:00–5:00 PM — Beastly Beaded Bracelet or Keychain — $9\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\nSunday\, October 25\nFREE Activities\n12:00–5:00 PM — Take-It-Apart\nContinue exploring the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart\, investigating their components\, and discovering what’s inside.\n\n1:00–3:00 PM — Flying Paper Bat\nCreate your own flying paper bat and explore the science of movement\, flight\, and creative design.\n\n3:00–5:00 PM — Invisible Ink pH Painting\nExperiment with invisible ink and pH science to create a mysterious painting that reveals its secrets through a colorful chemical reaction. \n\n\n\nThe festival is free to attend and includes multiple free activities and some optional paid workshops.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/2026-10-26/
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:20261028T104500
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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\nBecause Science \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, 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
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:20261029T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T114500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223845Z
UID:10001820-1793272500-1793274300@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\nBecause Science \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, 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
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-9/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 8 Harp Place\, Myersville\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20261102T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T235959
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UID:10001823-1793577600-1793663999@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\nBecause Science \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, 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
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-10/
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:20261104T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T111500
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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 in the library!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/build-and-play/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Library\, 110 East Patrick St.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20261104T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T114500
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CREATED:20261007T181659Z
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UID:10001658-1793790900-1793792700@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.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 8 Harp Place\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20261105T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T114500
DTSTAMP:20261007T181855Z
CREATED:20261007T181855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T181855Z
UID:10001659-1793877300-1793879100@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.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-2/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 8 Harp Place\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T114500
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UID:10001663-1793962800-1793965500@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Fri-Yay: Construction Zone
DESCRIPTION:Can we build it? Yes we can! If your little ones love construction vehicles\, building\, designing\, or deconstructing\, this is the Fri-Yay for you. There will be a variety of construction-themed fun to participate in – just don't forget your safety helmets! \n\nCan we build it? Yes we can! If your little ones love construction vehicles\, building\, designing\, or deconstructing\, this is the Fri-Yay for you. There will be a variety of construction-themed fun to participate in – just don't forget your safety helmets!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/fri-yay-construction-zone/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 2 S Glade Road\, Walkersville\, Maryland\, 21793\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,play,STEAM,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T113000
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CREATED:20261007T182826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T182826Z
UID:10001664-1794222000-1794223800@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-3/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 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:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T114500
DTSTAMP:20261007T183712Z
CREATED:20261007T183712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T183712Z
UID:10001668-1794482100-1794483900@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.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-4/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 8 Harp Place\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T114500
DTSTAMP:20261007T183900Z
CREATED:20261007T183900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T183900Z
UID:10001669-1794567600-1794570300@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Fri-Yay: A Lot of Axolotls!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of the cutest amphibians: axolotls! See their aquatic habitats\, catch food\, and discover other endangered species! \n\nExplore the world of the cutest amphibians: axolotls! See their aquatic habitats\, catch food\, and discover other endangered species!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/fri-yay-a-lot-of-axolotls/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 2 S Glade Road\, Walkersville\, Maryland\, 21793\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Environment,Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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