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SUMMARY:Kids & Tweens STEAM: Will it Float?
DESCRIPTION:Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 6 to 12. Registration requested but not required. \n\nRegistration requested.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/kids-tweens-steam-will-it-float/
LOCATION:Fletcher Library\, 100 S. Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,oceanography,Physics,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T233707Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260925T003751Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260916T005902Z
CREATED:20260804T190524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T005902Z
UID:10001128-1792144800-1792148400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Bubble Fun: A STEM Day Program
DESCRIPTION:Ditch the standard bubble wand and experiment to find other items that make bubbles instead. We will be reading stories\, singing\, and exploring stations using bubbles. \n\n\nelectrical circuits\, Energy\, Engineering\, Physics\, Robotics\, STEAM\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/bubble-fun-a-stem-day-program/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Taneytown Branch\, 10 Grand Drive\, Taneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T141500
DTSTAMP:20260911T021640Z
CREATED:20260804T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021640Z
UID:10001129-1792155600-1792160100@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:And Then It Exploded!: A STEM Day Program
DESCRIPTION:Come try some inadvisable science experiments! Don’t try these at home. (At least\, not without a parent present!)
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/and-then-it-exploded-a-stem-day-program/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Taneytown\, 10 Grand Drive\, Taneytown\, MD\, 21787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021643Z
CREATED:20260901T175731Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Art
DESCRIPTION:Bringing art and STEM together\, make your own unique creations at different stations. All supplies provided.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-art/
LOCATION:Baltimore County Public Library\, Owings Mills Branch\, 10302 Grand Central Avenue\, Owings Mills\, Maryland\, 21117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Life Sciences,Mathematics,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260911T182238Z
CREATED:20260911T182235Z
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UID:10001419-1792231200-1792245600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Glenelg Country School STEM Fair
DESCRIPTION:Workshops\, clubs\, and interactive activities will be stationed throughout the campus surrounding Glenelg Country School’s High School building. Each station will feature a different area of STEM\, including Robotics\, Rocketry\, Astronomy\, Radio Communication\, and more.\n\nThere will also be hands-on activities that allow visitors to explore STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way. Outside organizations related to STEM will also be invited to attend and share their knowledge\, activities\, and experiences with festival guests.\n\nGuests are also invited to participate in a STEM scavenger hunt! To complete the scavenger hunt\, participants will visit each station and complete an activity along the way. The festival is open to everyone\, and people of all ages are welcome to stop by\, explore\, and enjoy the activities.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/glenelg-country-school-stem-fair/
LOCATION:Glenelg Country School 12793 Folly Quarter Rd\, Ellicott City\, MD 21042\, 12793 Folly Quarter Rd\, Ellicott City\, Maryland\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Life Sciences,Physics,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glenelg Country School":MAILTO:norab@glenelg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021639Z
CREATED:20260715T183540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021639Z
UID:10001118-1792245600-1792249200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Digging It with Science Heroes
DESCRIPTION:With help from audience volunteers\, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter\, pressure\, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science\, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/digging-it-with-science-heroes-3/
LOCATION:Parkville Carney Library\, 9509 Harford Road\, Parkville\, Maryland\, 21234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021641Z
CREATED:20260805T180956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021641Z
UID:10001140-1792245600-1792249200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Circuits and Electricity
DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of circuits and electricity
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/circuits-and-electricity/
LOCATION:Davis Library\, 6400 Democracy Blvd.\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Physics,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021645Z
CREATED:20260901T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021645Z
UID:10001189-1792404000-1792407600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Little STEAMers: Ramps & Rollers
DESCRIPTION:Construct ramps\, engineer marble runs\, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls\, what slides\, and how to make things roll faster and further.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-steamers-ramps-rollers-3/
LOCATION:Charlotte Hall Library\, 37600 New Market Road\, Charlotte Hall\, Maryland\, 20659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021644Z
CREATED:20260901T185803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021644Z
UID:10001224-1792429200-1792432800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:LEGO® Builders Club
DESCRIPTION:Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks\, and you supply the creativity! The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lego-builders-club-2/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Mount Airy location\, 705 Ridge Avenue\, Mount Airy\, MD\, 21771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201217Z
CREATED:20260917T201154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T201217Z
UID:10001450-1792524600-1792531800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Observatory Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Space Grant Observatory will be open\, weather permitting\, from 7:30-9:30 on the evening of Tuesday\, October 20th. A final decision about the weather will be made the day of the event and posted at https://md.spacegrant.org.\n\nThe event will be free and open to the public. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian or chaperone. The observatory is located on the roof of the Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy on JHU's Homewood campus. Visit the observatory webpage https://md.spacegrant.org/observatory-open-house/ for directions and other event information. Come join us for views of the Moon and Saturn\, star clusters\, satellites\, and bright stars! \n\nEvent is free to attend and no registration is required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/observatory-open-house/
LOCATION:Maryland Space Grant / Johns Hopkins University\, 3701 San Martin Dr\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Earth and Space Science,Physics,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Space Grant":MAILTO:collinge@jhu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T170244Z
CREATED:20260922T170244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T170244Z
UID:10001483-1792677600-1792681200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM Exploration Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our STEM Exploration Day! Explore a variety of our STEM activiites\, we will have stations for Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math. Ages 2-15 \n\nNo registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/homeschool-stem-exploration-day/
LOCATION:Williamsport Memorial Library\, 104 East Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech,Chemistry,Computer Science,D.I.Y.,Earth and Space Science,Energy,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Makerspace,Mathematics,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021645Z
CREATED:20260901T182546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021645Z
UID:10001187-1792749600-1792753200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Little STEAMers: Ramps & Rollers
DESCRIPTION:Construct ramps\, engineer marble runs\, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls\, what slides\, and how to make things roll faster and further.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-steamers-ramps-rollers/
LOCATION:Lexington Park Libary\, 21677 FDR Blvd\, Lexington Park\, MD\, 20653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021641Z
CREATED:20260804T183457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021641Z
UID:10001136-1793037600-1793041200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Adventures in STEM: Mythbusters - Laws of Motion and Practice Makes Perfect
DESCRIPTION:Use your science smarts to figure out whether popular science myths are actually true! Test your hypotheses with fun activities and experiments!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/adventures-in-stem-mythbusters-laws-of-motion-and-practice-makes-perfect/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Public Library\, 6660 Security BLVD Suite 13\, Maryland\, 21207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Physics,Sports and Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T151802Z
CREATED:20260813T174843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T151802Z
UID:10001153-1793437200-1793448000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Allied Healthcare Career Day at Johns Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:We will have experiential tables representing many of the Allied Health Programs available at Johns Hopkins. Students will have a chance to do an activity\, ask questions and network with new people. We will also have snacks and giveaways for this free event. Students can go at their own pace\, no set schedule.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/allied-healthcare-career-day-at-johns-hopkins/
LOCATION:Johns Hopkins Hospital – Turner Concourse\, 720 Rutland Avenue\, Baltimore\, 21205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Chemistry,Health,Life Sciences,Physics,Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021639Z
CREATED:20260804T173104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021639Z
UID:10001515-1793440800-1793444400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM-o-Ween: Stomp Rockets
DESCRIPTION:Design and launch a Halloween-themed stomp rocket. Limited space available; first come\, first served. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program. \n\n\n	BLOG\n\n	BOARD MEMBERS\n\n	BUSINESS\n\n	Events\n\n	Uncategorized
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-o-ween-stomp-rockets-2/
LOCATION:White Marsh Library\, 8133 Sandpiper\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021640Z
CREATED:20260804T165441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021640Z
UID:10001133-1793455200-1793458800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM-o-Ween: Stomp Rockets
DESCRIPTION:Design and launch a Halloween themed stomp rocket. Limited space available; first come\, first served. Tickets available 15 mins before program.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-o-ween-stomp-rockets/
LOCATION:White Marsh Library\, 8133 Sandpiper\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Physics
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