STEM of Many Colors
2025-10-28 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, 938 York Rd,, Baltimore, MD, 21204, United States
STEM Professionals from underserved communities discuss career paths and working in the STEM Field. This event is for Carver Center students only

Elementary Explorers: Pumpkin Party (ages 5-10)
2025-10-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Brunswick Branch, 915 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD, 21716, United States
Celebrate fall with an exploration of all things pumpkin!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

STEM Fun: The Hand
2025-10-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Largo-Kettering Branch, 9601 Capital Lane, Largo, MD, 20774, United States
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Join us for an exciting journey into the wonders of the human hand! Explore the fascinating complexity of hand anatomy through interactive learning.
Get creative by making your own articulated hand craft, enjoy a fun, hands-on optical illusion activity, and watch a creepy hand emerge from a chemical reaction. It’s a lively, educational experience the whole family will enjoy! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

STEM Lab: Body Systems Workshop
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Fairmont Heghts Branch, 5904 Kolb Street, Fairmont Heights, MD, 20743, United States
Explore the awesome world of your body with fun, hands-on activities that show how all your organs work together to keep you healthy and strong. You’ll learn how your body’s systems team up to make you feel great!

Teen Time: Surgical Technology (ages 11-18)
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Brunswick Branch, 915 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD, 21716, United States
Curious about a surgical career? Try your hand at a life-size game of Operation with the experts from Frederick Community College’s Surgical Technology program and see if you have what it takes!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

Johns Hopkins Allied Healthcare Career Day 2025
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Johns Hopkins Hospital – Turner Concourse, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, 21205, United States
The 3rd Annual Allied Healthcare Career Day will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9am to 12pm in Turner Concourse on the Johns Hopkins Hospital campus, 720 Rutland Avenue, 21205. It’s a fun event for students in grades 8-12+ to explore different Allied Health career paths by participating in experiential activities from our various health-related fields. In addition to the activity tables, we will also have snacks and giveaways. Free parking and Chaperone seating will be available.

Mid-Shore S.TE.M. Festival
2025-11-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills,, MD, 21679, United States
The 8th Annual Mid-Shore S.T.E.M Festival will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, located on the Chesapeake College campus, in Wye Mills, Maryland. The event will be held rain or shine from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm and is free, open to the public, and geared toward youth ages 8-16. There are special early childhood S.T.E.M activities from 10 am – 12 pm for youth ages 4-7 as well.
The Mid-Shore S.T.E.M Festival is hosted by the University of Maryland Extension 4-H and Family & Consumer Sciences Programs and is focused on providing hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math learning for youth of all ages and their families. Activities will include interactive displays, activity stations, makers space, demonstrations and workshops. This year’s theme is “FrankenSTEM” with many activities focused on the theme, as well as many other STEM topics. Youth are encouraged to come in their Halloween costumes; prizes will be awarded. This is a great event to make career connections and learn about the future of science and science-related careers and opportunities.
Bring your kids to participate during the Maryland STEM Festival here on the mid-shore on November 1st for a fun science-filled day! We will have lunch and refreshments for sale. Remember, the event is FREE and open to all!
For more information, please contact Navonne Owen, UME Caroline County 4-H, at nowen@umd.edu or (410) 479-4030. This is an equal opportunity and equal access program.

Oyster Gardening Workshop at CBMM
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
This oyster gardening informational class and workshop will provide you with all the information and materials needed to successfully grow oysters off your dock. For the first hour, learn the practical aspects of oyster gardening, and why oysters are so important for the Bay’s health. Then, workshop time begins as we build our own oyster cages. All materials, tools, oysters, and instruction are provided. All workshop participants will leave with at least one completed cage and materials for two more.
Seed oysters will be provided to all workshop participants to start your own oyster garden. The program will be led by Dr. Kristen Lycett, Executive Director of Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, and CBMM Educators.
Oyster Gardening Workshop
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 1, 10am-1pm
Location: Van Lennep Auditorium
Cost: $200, with a 20% discount for CBMM members

HCC Annual STEAM Fest
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive ARCC, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun hands-on activities related to STEAM. Activities include the ever popular Egg Drop and Bottle Rocket Challenges, Arts, Pumpkins, Drones and more. Learn about our STEM programs from camps to career training to degree programs. Free Parking and Admission! Free Food!

Kids Discover: Wild Turkeys STEM
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Hagerstown Branch, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM as we learn all about wild turkeys on Saturday November 1st from 11am-12pm. Turkey Wildlife Trunk will be provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the room is open to complete activities until 12pm. Registration required. Ages 3-10. Hope to see you there!

The Humane Society Presents: Talkin' Turkey
2025-11-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
There’s nothing fowl about these birds! Come learn life cycle, behavior and special characteristics of wild and domesticated turkeys. Participants will also be able to listen to a children’s turkey story, and even touch a Tom turkey! Participants will be able to learn the history and present of this amazing American bird.
Through real-life examples and hands-on demonstrations, you’ll be able to better understand and appreciate these exceptional birds and the role they play as both livestock and in the local ecosystem.
Registration is required. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
If you have questions, please contact the Potomac Branch at 301-375-7375 or email potomacref@ccplonline.org.

Pumpkin Watch Begins!
2025-11-03 09:00 - 20:00 | Queen Anne’s County Library, 121 S Commerce St, Centreville, MD, 21617, United States
Halloween’s over, but this jack-o’-lantern will be a long-time library resident. Watch it decompose over the next few months, and eventually grow more pumpkin seedlings!

Kids' Academy: Nanoscience
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

MD STEM Fest Challenge
2025-11-04 13:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-05 13:30 - 19:00, 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?

BioTech Health Expo
2025-11-05 08:00 - 11:30 | Robert Frost Middle School, 9201 Scott Drivce, Rockville, 20852, United States
Local Biotech and Health Care organizations will be provided with activities and demonstrations for students of RFMS. This is a closed event, only for RFMS Students

Minds in Motion (STEAM)
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Wicomico Public Library-Paul S Sarbanes Branch, 122 South Division Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Get ready to imagine, explore, and create! Minds in Motion is a hands-on STEAM program designed for elementary students to spark curiosity and build problem-solving skills through fun, engaging activities. Each session will feature exciting experiments and challenges in science, technology, engineering, art, and math—perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, build, and discover. Whether we’re coding robots, designing structures, or launching simple science experiments, there’s always something new to explore.

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,

Homeschool Recess
2025-11-07 10:30 - 12:00 | La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Avenue, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Meet the Mobile Library at Pisgah Park (6645 Mason Springs Rd, La Plata, MD 20646) for outdoor fun and games. In November, we will look to the skies and learn about birds and birding!
***Please note: In the event of inclement weather, this event could be canceled. For more information, please refer to our Events Calendar at https://www.ccplonline.org or contact the Mobile Library at 301-456-4333 or Mobilelibrary@ccplonline.org.

Bay-lieve It Or Not: Bay Science For Tweens & Teens
2025-11-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Lexington Park Libary, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
Learn more about how Oysters help the Chesapeake Bay with help from the Calvert Marine Museum including a live Oyster demo and a look at how acidification impacts the Bay ecosystem.

For ages 9-14: Mushroom Materials
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS), 101 N Haven St, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
How can we be more sustainable and get over our addiction to plastic? Let’s build with mushrooms instead! Scholarships available! Make sure to register on Eventbrite.
Come join us at the Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS) for a fascinating event all about the wonders of mushroom materials! Discover how mushrooms can be used to create sustainable and innovative products. From packaging to building materials, mushrooms have incredible potential. We’ll build our own creations and then test the ability of mushroom materials to float, stack, and withstand pressure!
Scholarships are available! Please email us at info@bugssonline.org to request one.
When: Saturday, November 8 · 10 – 11:30am EST
Where: Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS)
101 N Haven St Baltimore, MD 21224
Fee: $17.85
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-ages-9-14-mushroom-materials-tickets-1831100373509?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Western Maryland STEM Festival
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Frostburg State University, 101 Braddock Road, Dundalk, Maryland, 21224
There will be STEM activities and demos for everyone featuring Superstar Steve Spangler. Click here for details.

Animal Architects: Engineering for Wildlife
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 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!

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.
