Maryland STEM Festival

Fairy Tale Engineering
2025-11-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Central Branch-Howard County, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy,, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Experience classic fairy tale stories through an engineering lens. Participants will enjoy hands-on, engaging problem-solving activities.

KID Museum Open Explore
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Kid Museum, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD, 20814-5329, United States
During Open Explore, there are many activities for families to enjoy. We encourage families to participate together in order to foster creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
Here are some of the Museum’s activity areas:
Maker Playground: Open ended, self-guided and exploratory interactives
Central Makerspace: Big Build, Tech Arena, Materials Bar, and Mini Makers
Maker Studios: Electronics, Textiles, Cardboard, Woodshop, Tech Lab (coding/robotics)

BCCC STEM Symposium
2025-11-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Baltimore City Community College, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, 21215, United States
Event includes
Poster Presentations/Model Displays
Breakout Sessions and Demos
STEM Program Activities
Experiment Demonstrations
Quiz Competition

CodeBloom - The 1st Bloom
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Unallocated Space, 1029 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD, 21108, United States
Ready to learn to code? This 8-week course is a fun, play-based introduction to Python for students in grades 6-12! Through group activities, worksheets, and online challenges, we’ll show you how the skills you already have can be used to build a foundation in coding! Please sign up at this link beforehand: https://forms.gle/GnipJNjfmzng9QSw8 . We can’t wait to meet you!
GOAL: Our goal is to democratize access to tech for underserved and underrepresented communities. We empower students through coding education, provide seamless transition support, and foster a lifelong community that helps build well-rounded, impactful tech leaders. Let’s plant the skills to grow careers!
THINGS TO BRING: Laptop + Charger, Confirmed access to Google Account
SKILL LEVEL: Introductory to intermediate
PRESENTER: Sam Mosley. Please reach out to me with any question before, during, or after the course at sam.mosley AT codebloom.org 🙂

Classes on 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13. 11/20

Introduction to Cybersecurity
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Energetics Technology Center, 4445 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD, 20640, United States
Students will engage in hands-on learning, where participants will explore the fundamentals of cybersecurity and engage in real-world simulations, master cutting-edge tools, and collaborate with cybersecurity experts to develop practical skills in protecting digital systems. Classes are on October 29, November 5, 12, and 19.

Catapult Challenge
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Converge Innovation Center, 1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD, 21001, United States
Students will learn how to collect and organize data while performing experiments using a self-built catapult. Students will analyze data using formulas in a spreadsheet. Classs runs on 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 and 11/19

Coding with Python - A Six-Week Course
2025-11-19 16:30 - 17:30 | potomac library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
The Richard Montgomery High School robotics team, Rocket Robotics, is excited to offer a free, 6-week coding course for middle school students, designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of programming and spark interest in programming and robotics. This hands-on course will cover the fundamentals of coding using one of the most popular programming languages, Python. Students will receive guided instruction over the 6-session course which will help them understand key concepts (such as basic Python syntax, working with and manipulating data, control structures like loops and if statements, and creating reusable methods) and prepare them to further advance their coding skills.
Experienced high school mentors will guide the participants, providing personalized support and encouragement. With each session building on the last, students will not only gain a solid foundation in Python programming that they can apply in robotics and other coding projects, but also the confidence to explore further in the world of technology and robotics. Whether you’re new to coding or looking to strengthen your skills, this course will provide a supportive and engaging environment to get started with Python.
Students are requested to bring their own laptop computers if possible. If they cannot, a limited number of laptops will be available for student use during the course.
Class is offered on 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19

Salt Painting
2025-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 | North East Branch, 485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD, 20901, United States
Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. Ages 6-11.

Preschool Science: Dinosaurs
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Rising Sun Branch Library, 111 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD, 21911, United States
Learn more about dinosaurs through exploration and hands-on activities. Ages 3-5.

Fingerprinting Fun!
2025-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
One of a kind; each of us have fingerprints but no two fingerprints are exactly alike! Engage in hands-on learning activities to step into the shoes of a Latent Print Examiner.

Science Heroes Presents: Adventure of the Missing Color
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Anchor, 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure!
Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about:
chemical reactions
air pressure
physical explosions
and more!
Don’t miss this exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure!

Kids' Academy: Salt Painting
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | North East Branch, 485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD, 20901, United States
Explore the principle of hygroscopy, where salt attracts and absorbs water molecules. Create unique textures and designs by adding watercolor. Ages 6-11.
A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings.

Little Learners: STEAM, Play, & Learn: Chemical Reactions
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Playful learning and exploration of STEAM concepts through stories, movement, and hands-on activities.

Maryland STEM Festival Closing Ceremony
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, United States
We’re giving the successful 2025 Maryland STEM Festival a big send-off at the Gaithersburg Library on November 16th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Closing Ceremony will feature interactive STEM activities and engaging demonstrations showcasing the latest advancements and innovations. Additionally, light refreshments will be provided for all attendees.
Among the organizations that will be at the Closing are Mathnasium, American Society of Naval Engineers, First Lego League Robotics, One Ocean Scuba, Universities at Shady Grove, and Montgomery College STEM Ambassadors. And there will be an Oceanography Magician.

The Chesapeake Mermaid Show
2025-11-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Talbot County Free Library, Easton Branch, 100 W. Dover St, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Join us for story time, crafts, and lots of fun activities each day of the Waterfowl Festival! There will be opportunities for one-on-one pictures with the mermaid after the shows. The Chesapeake Mermaid is a traveling nature show that focuses on oysters as a critical element in restoring balance to the Bay. This shows runs on 11/14, 11/15 and 11/16

Power Up with Choptank Electric Cooperative
2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Wicomico Public Library-Paul S Sarbanes Branch, 122 South Division Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Celebrate the Maryland STEM Festival with Wicomico Public Library and Choptank Electric Cooperative! Throughout the month, children of all ages are invited to explore the exciting world of electricity through fun, self-guided activities. Discover how energy is generated, how it travels to your home, and why it matters. Stop by anytime during open hours to learn, play, and get inspired by the power of STEM!

KID Museum - Native American Heritage Community Celebration
2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Kid Museum, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD, 20814-5329, United States
Native American Heritage Celebration – More details to come!
What activities are there for families to do together?
During Open Explore, there are many activities for families to enjoy. We encourage families to participate together in order to foster creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
Here are some of the Museum’s activity areas:
Maker Playground: Open ended, self-guided and exploratory interactives
Central Makerspace: Big Build, Tech Arena, Materials Bar, and Mini Makers
Maker Studios: Electronics, Textiles, Cardboard, Woodshop, Tech Lab (coding/robotics)

MD STEM Fest Reading Challenge
2025-11-16 09:00 - 23:30 | Online
Discover the fun of STEM through stories and hands-on challenges! Complete STEM-themed activities and read books to fill your bingo board.

STEM Family Fun Festival
2025-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Notre Dame of Maryland, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States
Bring the whole family for a series of fun-filled drop-in events that give kids an opportunity to engage with STEM and collaborate to solve engineering design tasks. Our event is sponsored by NDMU’s School of Education and is run by the Leadership in Teaching: STEM program’s faculty and students.

Game Your Future Conference
2025-11-16 08:00 - 16:00 | baltimore convention center, 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Join us at the Game Your Future Conference, where community, creativity, and career growth collide. Whether you’re a game developer, esports enthusiast, student, or professional in a tangential industry, this is your chance to upskill, get inspired, and build meaningful connections in an evolving job market. With top speakers, hands-on learning, and unmatched networking opportunities, you’ll leave empowered to thrive in gaming—and beyond. This is a three day event running from 11/14-11/16

Toddlergarten: Toddler Math
2025-11-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Join museum educators, toddlers, and their families as we learn about and play with math concepts that surround us every day. Explore how to integrate math language into conversations with young children. Need a place to take your toddler before 10am? We’ve got you covered with a snack, circle time and special activities led by our early childhood educators.

LEGO Club
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Hagerstown Branch, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.
Children ages 4 and older, come build with LEGO. A new LEGO building idea every month. Materials must stay at the library. No registration necessary.

Chess Club
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
Practice and sharpen your chess skills. Compete with others and have a great time. Open to all levels, but a firm grasp of chess is expected from all players as there will be no formal chess instruction. Players will initially randomly sit and rotate every 15 minutes with winners moving up and non-winners moving down. Registration is not required. Recommended for ages 10 and up. If you have questions, please contact the Waldorf West Branch at 301-645-1395 or email westref@ccplonline.org.

Hexbug Nano (ages 7-10)
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd,, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
Work in groups to create mazes and playgrounds for your hexbugs. Bring your creativity and engineer the toughest maze that you can using your STEM skills!

LEGO Challenge
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Broadneck Branch, 1275 Green Holly Dr, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
LEGO creations will be displayed after program.

Community STEM Day
2025-11-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Rockville Science Center, hjlichtman@lichtman.ws, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon of STEM exploration with exhibitors from around the region. This event is FREE and open to all. RSVP isn’t required but does help us plan. Feel free to stop by anytime between 1:30 and 4:30 PM. Here’s what we have on tap:
+ Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection – Watershed Restoration Division: Learn about our local waterways, rivers, lakes, and streams and how our actions on land directly impact the quality of our water. Discover the types of bugs that are in our local streams and how they act as indicators of water quality.
+ National Electronics Museum: See demonstrations of various electronics including HAM radios and learn about DIY projects.
+ Natural History Society of Maryland: Check out the mobile Natural History Museum’s hands on activities, along with live Reptiles and Amphibians courtesy of members of their Herpetology Club and MATTS.
+ Echoes of Nature: Meet live animal ambassadors from a variety of species and learn how they have adapted to their environment over time.
+ 355 Code: Have fun with artificial intelligence games.
+ Dr. Jim Rudert: Our resident engineer and innovator will be demonstrating an Earthquake Simulator and a Decimal Binary Number Converter
+ Rocket Robotics: This local high school robotics team will be leading some fun building activities, sharing about robotics, and offering the chance for visitors to drive a robot around an obstacle course.

WIE are Makers - Robot Cars
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | University of Maryland College Park, 4298 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Experience Maryland Engineering with WIE are Makers! This workshop for 7th – 12th graders, guided by current Maryland Engineering and IEEE@UMD students, introduces participants to microcontrollers and Arduino as you program a Keyestudio robotic car to complete a challenge.

Savoring Science: From Sun to Supper with Photosynthesis
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Savoring Science is a hands-on workshop for curious young scientists to explore concepts that make up the food we love. In this month’s workshop, we’ll learn how energy from the sun powers every bite of food we eat. Designed for elementary school students, this workshop connects science and snacks through the concept of photosynthesis—how plants convert sunlight into food—and follows the energy journey through the food chain.
Youth will observe how light affects plants, sequence the journey from sun to supper, explore oxygen bubbles in a photosynthesis-in-a-jar demo, and sort snacks based on whether they come directly from plants or through animals. We’ll conclude with a creative art activity where students draw their own sun-powered meals and reflect on how food is connected to nature and energy.
This program makes energy science fun, relatable, and interactive—perfect for young learners exploring the world around (and inside!) them—part of the Savoring Science monthly workshop series at the Chesapeake Children’s Museum.
Register here. https://www.theccm.org/event-details/savoring-science-from-sun-to-supper-with-photosynthesis

Brownie & Junior Robotics
2025-11-15 12:30 - 17:00 | Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors will learn about robots and programming while building a prototype with easily accessible materials. We will use software to explore robotic programming. Then, the Scouts will showcase their creations to fellow roboticists for feedback.
Additional Information:
Space in the classroom is limited, so we can only allow 1 adult in the classroom per group. That adult must be in the classroom at all times.
Admission to the exhibits is included for the scouts. Reduced admission can be purchased (day of the workshop) for any adults or family members who would like to visit the exhibits outside of the workshop.
Badges are not included. They must be purchased from your organization.

Autumn Nature Crafts (families)
2025-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Drop in and make a variety of crafts with natural materials like pressed fall leaves and acorns. Learn why leaves change color and how to identify local threes in the process!
