Maryland STEM Festival

Frankenstein Science
2025-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Perryville Branch Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
Explore the science of Dr. Victor Frankenstein with monstrous multidisciplinary science experiments! Ages 6-11.

Makerspace Wednesday: Vibrobots
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1531 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21217, United States
Get ready to build something that buzzes, spins, and zooms! In this hands-on workshop, tweens (ages 9–12) will design and build their own vibrating mini-robots using simple materials and real motors.

Great Scientists Series: Isaac Newton
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Smithsburg Library, 66 W. Water St., Smithsburg, MD, 21783, United States
Join us to learn about scientists that changed the world, their lives, and achievements. Each session will include hands-on activities. This month we will learn about Isaac Newton. Please register online.

Coding with Python - A Six-Week Course
2025-10-15 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

3D Artwork
2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Perryville Branch Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
Enjoy all things 3D! Try out our new 3D pens to make unique sculptures and play with the Meta Quest 3 to get the 360 art experience. Grades 6-12.

Solar Ovens & Takehome S'mores
2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Kent County Public Library, 21258 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall, MD, 21661, United States
Young engineers, come build a solar oven that’s just the right size for making s’mores!
We’ll provide all the supplies and teach you how a solar oven works. You’ll take home the oven you build and the ingredients to try it out by making s’mores.
Please note: We will not be making or eating s’mores at the program.
Space is limited and registration is required.

Tween STEAM Club: Cloud Hunting
2025-10-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch (Hagerstown), 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740
Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. This month we’ll build a cloud hunting viewer and learn about different types of clouds. Registration requested but not required.

Night at the Planetarium - Visible Energy: The Science of Light
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Harford County Public Library, 629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD, 21040, United States
Use the darkness of the planetarium to explore the origin, properties, and uses of light energy in the universe and our modern lives. Registration required, and opens two weeks prior to the event. Please call 410-612-1600 to register.

CodeBloom - The 1st Bloom
2025-10-16 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

Opening Ceremony
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Capitol Technology University, 11301 Springfield Road, Laurel, Maryland, 20708
The Festival opens with an evening of fun, exciting STEM activities. There will be a pizza and a visit by R2D2 The Ceremony will be in McGowan Academic Center, Building 6, at Capitol Technology University. Click here for details

MD STEM Fest Reading Challenge
2025-10-17 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 Day Pumpkin Fun
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Carroll County Public Library Taneytown, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
Join the STEM Day fun at the library! We’ll explore pumpkins with lots of measuring, weighing, counting, and sorting activities!

Craft & Chat Fridays
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Hancock War Memorial Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Pkwy, Hancock, MD, 21750, United States
On the 3rd Friday of every month, the Hancock Library will sponsor a program at the Hancock Senior Center. Each month will feature a different activity and healthy snacks. Please contact the Library or the Senior Center for more information.

Egg Drop Engineering with Science Connections
2025-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr, Rockville, Maryland, 20851
Calling all future NASA engineers!  Join Science Connections to test out your design and construction skills.  Learn how NASA engineers land their rovers on Mars or on the Moon. Apply some of the same techniques they used to plan, build, and test out your very own creation.  You must use the materials provided to complete the challenge: protect your raw egg cargo from a 10 foot drop! This program is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.
Recommended age: 6 to 10. Limited to 25 participants. Free tickets are required to enter, available in-person 30 minutes before the event.
Questions about this program? Contact the Twinbrook Library at 240-777-0240.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.
Accommodation Requests
People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars
2025-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Baltimore County Public Library – Catonsville Branch, 1100 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Award-winning actress and Smithsonian scholar Mary Ann Jung presents her fascinating STEM show. This lively program has delighted audiences at the Kennedy Space Center and the National Air and Space Museum. Blast off for adventure with Dr. Sally Ride and learn about her journey and its challenges.

Take a Closer Look: Robotics with First Tech Challenge Team CyberChaos
2025-10-17 13:00 - 13:30 | Walkersville Branch Library, 2 South Glade Rd, Walkersville, MD, 21793, United States
Curious about robotics? Join FTC Team CyberChaos for an exciting Robotics Show & Tell! Meet the team, see competitive robotics in action, and enjoy fun hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity. Come explore the world of STEM and discover how you can get involved in robotics!

Pumpkin Slime
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Carroll County Public Library Taneytown, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States
Celebrate STEAM and the creepy season by learning to make pumpkin slime.

DIY Birdfeeders
2025-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD, 21009, United States
Using soy butter and pinecones, make a treat for the feathered friends in your backyard! Supported by the Abingdon Friends of HCPL.

UMD Fire Protection Engineering Information Session & Lab Tour
2025-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | University of Maryland College Park Campus, JM Patterson Building Room 3106, University of Maryland 3106 J.M. Patterson Building, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
The University of Maryland offers the only ABET-accredited Undergraduate Program in Fire Protection Engineering in the world! Students learn how to protect people, property, and the environment from fire through innovative engineering design. Graduates have a 100% job placement rate in exciting, public-safety-oriented engineering careers around the globe.
The on-campus information session and tour is geared towards prospective UMD engineering students and their families. In this full two-hour session, you will learn about fire protection engineering courses, career paths, and admissions pathways in addition to touring our fire and computer modeling labs. You will meet a faculty member, current students, and an academic advisor.
Join us to learn how you can blaze your path as a fire protection engineer!

Calling All Halloween Hooligans! Build a Haunted Halloween House!
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Olney Library, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD, 20832, United States
Spooky season is here! Engage your mind by blending art and engineering to construct your very own haunted house to keep. We’ll be using sturdy milk cartons, icing as our construction glue, and sweet and savory treats and candies. All materials provided, while they last. Dress for a mess!
This program is for children between the ages of 8 and 17 years old. Children under the age of 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult. This is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Program.

Fairytale Engineering: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (ages 6-9)
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd,, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
Ages 6-9. 45 min.
Listen to a version of the fairytale The Three Billy Goats Gruff and then engineer a bridge to keep the three goats safe from the troll!
This class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival.

Electric Circuits
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Kent County Public Library, 21258 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall, MD, 21661, United States
Explore how electricity moves by creating simple circuits using play dough!
Space is limited. Registration required.

Electricity and Magnetism With The Science Guys of Baltimore
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Ave, Rosedale, MD, 21237, United States
Test your strength with our electromagnet tug of war, launch rings into the air with our electromagnetic pulse generator and watch sparks fly and prove the difference between insulators and conductors with our Tesla coil. At the end of the show, all of the kids will get to shock their friends as a part of our human circuit.

Pumpkin Smashing Robots at Taneytown Library
2025-10-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Tawneytown, MD, 21787, United States
FRC Team 2199 will celebrate Halloween with their amazing Pumpkin Smashing Robots

STEM Party in the Park
2025-10-17 14:30 - 17:30 | Queen Anne’s County Library, 121 S Commerce St, Centreville, MD, 21617, United States
Join the Mobile Library at Sudlersville Park for a day of fun where all ages can participate in a variety of STEM activities from snap circuits to microscopes and more! Refreshment will be provided, feel free to bring your own snacks too!

Robot Pumpkin Smash
2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Tawneytown, MD, 21787, United States
Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

Tree Detectives
2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | St. Mary’s County Library, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD, 20650, United States
Join us for a study in nature – we’ll chat about leaves and trees, do some leaf crafting, and head into the Front Yard Garden to see if we can be tree detectives!
This event is intended for preschoolers. Please register each person participating.

STEM Fun: Pumpkin Palooza
2025-10-17 15:30 - 16:30 | St. Mary’s County Library, 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall, MD, 20622, United States
A STEM-based program for preschool-aged children all about our favorite orange gourd!
Participants will enhance their motor skills while using tweezers to count pumpkin seeds; practice the scientific method to estimate the height, weight, and circumference of provided pumpkins; and participate in a sensory experience by making slime inside of a real pumpkin! This program was designed for preschool and lower elementary aged children. Please register each child attending.

Discover the Night Sky!
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Finksburg Branch, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD, 21048, United States
Join the Westminster Astronomical Society and CCPL’s Finksburg Branch for an evening of stargazing with inexpensive high-tech telescopes. Start by learning about the telescopes and the wonders of the night sky. Then, weather permitting, step outside to explore celestial sights like the Andromeda Galaxy, Bubble Nebula, Ghost of Cassiopeia, and more!
