BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maryland STEM Festival - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maryland STEM Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maryland STEM Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260918T013353Z CREATED:20260805T124542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T013353Z UID:10001130-1792155600-1792159200@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Bottle Rocket DESCRIPTION:Design a vinegar and baking soda bottle rocket and see how high it will fly. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/bottle-rocket/ LOCATION:Loch Haven Branch\, 1046 Taylor Avenue\, towson\, MD\, 21286\, United States CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Engineering,Physics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bottle-rocket.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260930T184027Z CREATED:20260930T184027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T184027Z UID:10001584-1792144800-1792152000@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Meet Maryland Engineering DESCRIPTION:Join us for Meet Maryland Engineering\, an in-person open house for prospective first-year and transfer students. You'll have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with current engineering students and staff from all of our Clark School departments as well as our Student Affairs and Academic Success Programs. Learn more about joining the Clark School\, our majors\, student support programs\, scholarships\, and student life. Engineering facilities tours will also be offered throughout the event.\n\nThe event will be hosted on the campus of the University of Maryland. Feel free to drop in at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.\n\nLab tours will be offered between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.\n\nRegistration is required: go.umd.edu/Meet-MD-Engr \n\nRegistration is required: go.umd.edu/Meet-MD-Engr URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/meet-maryland-engineering/ LOCATION:A. James Clark School of Engineering\, University of Maryland\, A. James Clark School of Engineering\, College Park\, Maryland\, 20742\, United States CATEGORIES:Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="A. James Clark School of Engineering%2C University of Maryland":MAILTO:ewessell@umd.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021644Z CREATED:20260901T175122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021644Z UID:10001211-1792144800-1792148400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:LEGO® Creations DESCRIPTION:Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together! URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lego-creations-2/ LOCATION:Finksburg Branch\, 2265 Old Westminster Pike\, Finksburg\, MD\, 21048\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260925T003751Z CREATED:20260901T181440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T003751Z UID:10001221-1792087200-1792094400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the opening ceremony of the 12th Maryland STEM Festival\, which will take place on October 15th at the University of Maryland College Park Student Union. This landmark event will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and promises an engaging\, inspiring program. The Opening Ceremony will feature interactive STEM activities and fascinating demonstrations highlighting the latest advancements and innovations. Please mark your calendars and check for more details as the event approaches. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and continuing our mission to inspire and educate the next generation of STEM enthusiasts. Here’s your chance to meet R2D2. He is joining our Opening Ceremony for the second year! Meet Sally Ride as portrayed by actress Mary Ann Jung Organizations represented at the event include Shimadzu Scientific Instruments \n\n\n\nUS PTO Whiting-Turner Montgomery College Infrasi \n\n\n\nSpiderBits Robotic Team E-nable Jacobs \n\n\n\nNOAA \n\n\n\nAI for kids podcast \n\n\n\nDPR Construction \n\n\n\nAxis Maryland Space Business Roundtable AI Edu Booz Allen Lindsay Cordero\, Author Sharon Dorsey\, Author Destination Imagination Rick Williams\, Video Game Developer URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/opening-ceremony-2/ LOCATION:University of Maryland College Adele H. Stamp Union Building\, 3972 Campus Driv\, College Park\, Maryland\, 20742\, United States CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Health,Life Sciences,Physics,Science and Society,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/12th-maryland-stem-festival-opening-ceremony.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260914T233707Z CREATED:20260914T233707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T233707Z UID:10001437-1792080000-1792083600@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Hangout DESCRIPTION:This program is designed for homeschool families to connect\, play\, and create together. Participants can enjoy board games\, chat with friends\, and dive into hands-on crafts\, and more! \n\nNo registration or fee required. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/homeschool-hangout/ LOCATION:Deale Library\, 5940 Deale Churchton Rd\, Deale\, MD\, 20751\, United States CATEGORIES:Animal Sciences,Arts,Conservation,Earth and Space Science,Energy,Engineering,Environment,Game Theory,Life Sciences,Maker,Mathematics,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEAM,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021643Z CREATED:20260901T181336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021643Z UID:10001220-1791397800-1791401400@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:LEGO Fun DESCRIPTION:Join in the STEM fun! Create with LEGO blocks. Supplies provided. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lego-fun/ LOCATION:Baltimore County Public Library\, 21 Cockeys Mill Rd\, Reisterstown\, Maryland\, 21136\, United States CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore County Public Library":MAILTO:jcrock@bcpl.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021643Z CREATED:20260831T181424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021643Z UID:10001209-1791028800-1791043200@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Leonardo Da Vinci Day DESCRIPTION:Da Vinci Day is the BIT Center’s annual STEM and arts festival for middle and high school students. The event brings together schools\, educators\, community organizations\, local businesses\, and families for a day of hands-on learning inspired by the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci. Students participate in workshops\, engineering and design challenges\, interactive exhibits\, and presentations from professionals working in STEM\, the arts\, and related fields.\n\nThe centerpiece of the event is an interscholastic competition\, where student teams work together to solve a design challenge and present their solutions to a panel of professional judges. Teams will assemble the famous Da Vinci bridge out of wood. The winning team’s school receives a $1\,000 grant to support its STEM\, arts\, or innovation programs\, helping bring new opportunities back to the students.\n\nThroughout the day\, vendors and community partners host activities\, share resources\, and introduce students to educational and career opportunities. By connecting students with professionals and organizations from across the region\, Da Vinci Day encourages curiosity\, creativity\, and collaboration while celebrating the lasting influence of Leonardo da Vinci and the connections between science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and Italian culture. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/leonardo-da-vinci-day/ LOCATION:Italian Bit Center\, 3009 Greenmount Avenue\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218 CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Physics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="The BIT Center":MAILTO:w.waters@thebitcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021639Z CREATED:20260724T151618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021639Z UID:10001125-1790789400-1790794800@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Lyons Mill Elementary STEAM night DESCRIPTION:Join Lyons Mill Elementary School for our annual Community STEAM Night on Wednesday\, September 30\, from 5:30–7:00 PM! This free family event celebrates Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, the Arts\, and Mathematics through exciting hands-on experiences designed to inspire curiosity\, creativity\, and problem-solving. Families will have the opportunity to explore interactive activities hosted by Lyons Mill staff and local community organizations from across the Owings Mills and greater Baltimore area. Participants can engage in engineering challenges\, robotics\, coding\, environmental science\, nature exploration\, creative art projects\, maker activities\, and much more. STEAM Night is designed for children of all ages and encourages families to learn\, create\, and discover together. Whether you’re building\, designing\, experimenting\, or exploring\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Community partners will also be available to share local educational resources\, programs\, and opportunities that help students continue their STEAM learning beyond the classroom. Come celebrate innovation\, creativity\, and lifelong learning with us—we can’t wait to see you at Lyons Mill Elementary School for an URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lyons-mill-elementary-steam-night/ LOCATION:Lyon Mills ELementary School\, 9345 Lyons Mill Road\, Owings Mills\, MD\, 2117\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Food,Life Sciences,Mathematics,Physics,Science and Society,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021645Z CREATED:20260908T214654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021645Z UID:10001190-1789819200-1789837200@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Laurel STEM Festival DESCRIPTION:🔬🌟 Get Ready for a Day of Discovery at the Laurel STEM Festival! 🌟🔬 Curious minds of all ages are invited to experience an exciting day filled with science\, technology\, engineering\, and math! Join us for the Laurel STEM Festival on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, from 12:00 PM–5:00 PM at the Craig A. Moe Multiservice Center in Laurel\, Maryland. Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss: 🤖 Dynamic Robotics in Action: Step into the arena to see high-powered robots maneuver through obstacle courses and execute complex coding commands right before your eyes. 🚀 Thrilling Rocket Launches: Experience the excitement of aerospace engineering! Launch model rockets into the sky and explore the physics behind trajectory\, propulsion\, and space flight. 💡 STEM Leader Panel Discussions: Sit in on inspiring conversations featuring trailblazing professionals from science\, tech\, and innovation who share their journeys\, industry insights\, and career advice for the next generation. 🎨 STEM-Style “Paint with a Twist”: Merge artistry with innovation! Express your creative side while painting custom scientific masterpieces and chatting casually with leading STEM mentors. 🎓 College & Career Fair: Connect directly with university recruiters and academic advisors to chart your path toward a future degree in science\, engineering\, or technology. 🍔 Local Food & Interactive Exhibits: Refuel at delicious local food trucks while exploring hands-on\, family-friendly experiments all afternoon. Whether you’re a future scientist\, engineer\, inventor\, artist\, or simply love to learn\, there’s something for everyone. Come discover new passions\, meet STEM professionals\, and be inspired by the endless possibilities that STEM has to offer. ✨ Explore. Discover. Innovate. Inspire. 🎉 Free family-friendly event | Fun for all ages! Registration is free at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/laurel-stem-festival-attendees 🎟️ REGISTER FOR FREE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/laurel-stem-festival-attendees URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/laurel-stem-festival/ LOCATION:N/A\, 204 Fort Meade Rd\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20707\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Mathematics,Science and Society,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Hey Dr. Tay Foundation%2C Hey Dr. Tay LLC":MAILTO:heydrtay@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021636Z CREATED:20251113T124729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021636Z UID:10001090-1773936000-1773943200@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Family STEAM Night DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/family-steam-night/ LOCATION:KIPP Harmony Academy\, 2000 Edgewood Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21085\, United States CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Engineering,Life Sciences,Physics,Science and Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="KIPP Harmony Academy":MAILTO:pkendall@kippbaltimore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000 DTSTAMP:20260911T021637Z CREATED:20260129T152044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021637Z UID:10001093-1772182800-1772190000@marylandstemfestival.org SUMMARY:Engineer Week Celebration DESCRIPTION:Engineers\, help encourage the engineers of the future. You will speak to Middle School students for about 30 minutes about your career and field. PowerPoints are encouraged\, but not required. Artifacts\, activities\, and demonstrations are also welcome. Many of these students have never met an engineer\n THIS IS A CLOSED EVENT FOR BAYBROOK STUDENTS ONLY!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/engineer-week-celebration/ LOCATION:Baybrook Elementary/MIddle School\, 4301 10th Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21225\, United States CATEGORIES:Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://marylandstemfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/md2026defualtsocial.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR