Maryland STEM Festival

Introduction to Arduino
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Carroll County Public Library, Exploration Commons, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get started in electronics. Join us for a workshop where we’ll explore various beginner Arduino projects using components from the Arduino education kits available for use in the makerspace.

MD STEM Fest Reading Challenge
2025-11-06 09:00 - 23:30, 2025-11-05 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.

Introduction to Cybersecurity
2025-11-05 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
2025-11-05 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

Mini Makers - for ages 6-10
2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, 20850, United States
Join us for an event designed to create a welcoming community space for children interested in STEM and engineering. This event aims to encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, along with many other valuable skills that can be applied in the real world. Through fun and age-appropriate activities, we will introduce engineering concepts in a way that is both engaging and educational. Come and be a part of this informative experience.

Coding with Python - A Six-Week Course
2025-11-05 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

Student Discovery Series: Speed Into STEM: Turkey Zipline Challenge
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Kitzmiller Branch, 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, 21538, United States
Karen Wood, University of Maryland Extension will present an engaging Fall science activity where participants will design and construct a zipline and carrier that will successfully transport a toy turkey from the Thanksgiving dinner table back to the farm. Youth will explore the engineering and design process while learning concepts such as friction, balance, and momentum.

STEM Fun: Pumpkin Boat Challenge
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Hillcrest Heights Library, 398 Iverson St,, Hillcrest Heights, MD, 20748, United States
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore physics while trying to find a creative way to make your mini pumpkin float.

AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens is a four-session discussion series built around real AI headlines. Each session starts with a short news story, separates fact from myth, introduces one practical skill to try, and opens the floor for conversation guided by teens’ questions.
Participants build practical, responsible AI habits: verifying claims and sources, recognizing bias and misinformation, writing task-appropriate prompts, crediting AI assistance when required, and protecting privacy online. The final session includes a look at AI’s environmental impact, tying into this year’s Maryland STEM Festival theme of ENERGY.
Each session stands alone, so participants can attend any or all and leave with something they can use right away for schoolwork, early work experiences and resumes, creative projects, or daily life. Phones and laptops are welcome, and snacks are provided.
Event runs from 10/22 through 11/12

It's Kinetic! Slingshot Rockets
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Anchor, 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
Let’s celebrate this year’s Maryland STEM Festival’s theme of ENERGY by shooting for the stars! Learn about kinetic energy by building a slingshot rocket.

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.

Technology in Music Jam Stations
2025-11-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Queen Anne’s County Library, 121 S Commerce St, Centreville, MD, 21617, United States
Ages 10-17
Technology is more prevalent than ever in the creation of music. See how music goes hand in hand with new technology by making a 3D printed guitar, understanding how synthesizers work, playing with our portable audio recording studio, and learning to play piano in virtual reality. Explore a new unexpected way to make music with the use of technology!

Fair Hill Nature Presents: A Winter's Tale
2025-11-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Elkton Branch Library, 301 Newark Ave, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Based on Fair Hill’s book, “A Winter’s Tale”, learn how animals survive over winter by watching a play and enjoying interactive stations. Ages 6-11.

Science Heroes Presents: Adventure of the Missing Color
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Roland Park Libray, 5108 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21210, 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!

Food for Energy
2025-11-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Pocomoke Library, 301 Market, Pocomoke City, 21851, United States
Why are food choices important to keep our energy levels high? How does our body convert food into energy? Come out and sample some healthy, high energy snacks.

Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Carroll County Public Library, Exploration Commons, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
See what’s behind the silver screen in this introduction to Adobe’s high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some of the cool tucked-away features in the program. So, if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you!

Stem Club: Geometric Shape Art
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
For this program, we will be learning about how art and math intersect by creating your own geometric shape art!
We offer STEM Club @ La Plata on the first Wednesday of each month.
Note: Please register each child who will be attending separately.
Please email laplataref@ccplonline.org with any questions.

MD STEM Fest Challenge
2025-11-05 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?

STEM Fun: Snap Circuits
2025-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Mount Rainer Branch, 3409 Rhode Island Avenue, Mt Rainer, MD, 20712, United States
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore snap circuits through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.

Tiny STEAM
2025-11-05 11:00 - 11:30 | Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD, 21773, United States
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Toddler Tinker Time
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Broadneck Branch, 1275 Green Holly Dr, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Get creative and inventive – through play!

Preschool Science: Dancing Balloons
2025-11-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Queen Anne’s County Library, 121 S Commerce St, Centreville, MD, 21617, United States
Ages: 3-5 with caregiver
Learn how to create a vortex and make the balloons dance! We will learn all about a vortex using balloons and fans in this hands-on experiment!

Power Up with Choptank Electric Cooperative
2025-11-05 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!

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

Design. Build. Discover: Explore Mechanical Engineering at UMBC
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove, 9636 Gudelsky Dr, Office 3111 - BSE (Building IV), Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Explore mechanical engineering at UMBC-Shady Grove! Join us for an overview of the program, a tour of our labs in USG’s Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Building, and a simulation where current students will show off a project they’re working on. You’ll also get to connect with our staff and faculty, including new Program Director Adam Bridendolph.

3D Printing Workshop
2025-11-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Wicomico Public Library-Paul S Sarbanes Branch, 122 South Division Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Join us for a hands-on 3D Printing Workshop designed just for kids and teens! In this creative and interactive program, participants will explore the exciting world of 3D design using Tinkercad, a fun and beginner-friendly modeling tool. Each session includes engaging challenges, skill-building activities, and the opportunity to bring digital creations to life using a real 3D printer.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this workshop is a great way to learn, build, and invent. Come create something amazing!

STEM Challenge at Frostburg Library
2025-11-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Frostburg Library, 65 E. Main Street, Frostburg, MD, 21532, United States
Join FSU Engineering Students & Faculty for a hands-on STEM Challenge activity on Tuesday, November at 4:30 PM at Frostburg Library in the Toll House. This will be an excellent opportunity to spark creativity, build teamwork, and critical thinking skills! This session is for students in grades 6-12.

Drones 101
2025-11-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Learn all about drones with Worcester Tech instructor Valerie Zienty.

STEAM Lab
2025-11-04 16:30 - 17:00 | C. Burr Artz Library, 110 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.
