Maryland STEM Festival

The Chesapeake Mermaid Show
2025-11-14 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 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!

Animal Architects: Engineering for Wildlife
2025-11-14 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!

MD STEM Fest Reading Challenge
2025-11-14 09:00 - 23:30, 2025-11-13 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.

Game Your Future Conference
2025-11-14 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 to 11/16

Science Slam at Peabody Heights!
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 East 30th Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Baltimore, it’s Science Slam time! When else can you enjoy a bite while learning remarkable science that is going on in Charm City?
When else can you enjoy a bite and a drink while learning remarkable science that is going on in Charm City? Come join us for a night of 5 min science talks from local scientists and support their efforts to communicate their work!
We are so happy to be able to have this at Peabody Heights and we thank them so much for their support!
BUGSS will host 6 or so local scientists (grad students, postdocs, citizen scientists, etc) to present their work in 5 minutes. We give prizes to the talks that are most creative and best communicated! This is a great way to connect with others, learn diverse topics of science going on right here in Charm City, gain communication skills and experience, enhance chances of collaboration and emerging projects and ideas!
Join us and bring your friends for a fun night don’t miss out on this exciting science filled evening at BUGSS! Korean fusion food available on site!
When: Thursday, November 13 · 7 – 9pm EST
Where: Peabody Heights Brewery
401 East 30th Street Baltimore, MD 21218
Fee: Free! (Donations accepted)
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-slam-at-peabody-heights-tickets-1743997737179?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

CodeBloom - The 1st Bloom
2025-11-13 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

GIrl STEM Powerment
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Road, Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Join us for an evening with Women STEM professionals and educators as they discuss their fields and careers. Fields such as biotech, Information Technology, Energy, and more will be highlighted. Presented by the Maryland Energy Administration
Participating Organizations
AstraZeneca
Applied Technology
Author Judy Stavaley
Earlbeck Gas and Technologies
Edge of Yesterday
General Dynamics-Mission Systems
Institute of Marie and Environmental Technology
Jacobs
Jensen Hughes
KidWind
Nyla Technology Solutions
Pepco
Poetry in Science
Sapphire Rise
Society of Women Engineers
STEAM Superheroes
FlyUSI-Drones
Whiting-Turner

Light it Up with the Laser
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Glenwood Branch, : 2350 MD-97, Cooksville, MD, 21273, United States
Ready to light up your ideas? Dive into real-world STEM fun in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace as you design and build your own edge-lit acrylic sign. Use the laser cutter, creative thinking, and a splash of science to make something that literally shines.

Teen Film Club
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
We will progressively go through the process of writing scripts, pre-production filming, and post production of movies including promotional projects for the library. Recommended for Teens.

Personalized Snack Boards for Teens
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Carroll County Public Library, Exploration Commons, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Step up your snacking game by creating a custom-engraved snack board! We’ll personalize a bamboo snack board using Adobe Illustrator design software and our Fusion Pro laser cutter. Then head to the teaching kitchen to learn some tips and tricks while you fill the board with yummy snacks!

MD STEM Festival: Art Machines
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Waverly Branch Library, 400 E. 33rd St, Baltimore, ME, 21218, United States
Join us in celebration of the MD STEM Festival. Theme? Energy!
Assemble a system of levers and fulcra, and watch it all come to life! Create a compound machine creature that moves and can grab with its mouth!

Kids Can Cook: Monkey Bread
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Rising Sun Branch Library, 111 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD, 21911, United States
Use the tools and techniques of the kitchen to become a junior chef! This time, make monkey bread! Ages 8-11.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)
2025-11-13 16:00 - 16:30 | Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD, 21773, United States
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

Elementary Explorers
2025-11-13 14:00 - 14:30 | Thurmont Library, 76 East Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K – 5 and their caregivers.

Intro to 3D Scanning
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects. Join us for an introductory look into this technology, which is used extensively in engineering, architecture, historic preservation, and video game development. We will demonstrate the use of our handheld Artec Leo 3D Scanner and highlight some recent projects that have been created with it.

Full STEAM Ahead!: Cooking Together
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Perryville Branch Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
This week, we will be making Sandwich Kabobs with bread, cheese, and vegetables. If you need a non-dairy or gluten-free substitute, please contact the Children’s Room at the Perryville Library by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13th. Call 410-996-6070 x1631.
Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for children ages 20 months – early 4s. Siblings welcome. Registration opens two weeks prior to the program date.

LEGO Play at George's Creek Library
2025-11-13 10:00 - 16:00 | George’s Creek Library, 76 Main Street,, Lonaconing, MD, 21539, United States
• Play is an amazing and natural healing tool that can help children process anxiety and develop skills to better support their emotions.
• Using play and creativity helps parents and professionals maximize child development and communication to support anxiety.
• The LEGO area will be available for play the entire day on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Exciting our Minds with Green Energy
2025-11-13 08:00 - 12:00 | St Joan of Arc School, 230 S Law St, Aberdeen, MD, 21001, United States
Closed Event for St. Joan of Arc Students. Students will learn about green energy and the science behind electricity. They will also harness the power of the sun by making solar ovens.

STEM Fun: Catapults
2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | South Bowie Branch Library, 15301 Hall Road, Bowie, 20721, United States
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore and create your own personalized catapult and see which item goes the furthest and why!

Introduction to Cybersecurity
2025-11-12 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
2025-11-12 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

Paleontology Party
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Fallston Branch, 1461 Fallston Road, Fallston, MD, 21047, United States
Celebrate Dino-vember by learning how to be a paleontologist! Excavate dinosaur bones while learning about fossils! Each child participating must register prior to the program. Supported by the Fallston Friends of HCPL.

Talking in Code Presented by the National Cryptologic Museum
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Upper Marlboro Branch Library, 14730 Main St, Upper Marlboro, 20772, United States
Get ready for a fun program from the National Cryptologic Museum about real-life heroes called Code Talkers! Discover how these brave Native Americans used secret codes in World War I and II to help protect our country. Celebrate Native American and Indigenous People’s Month with this inspiring story of bravery, smart thinking, and hidden messages—perfect for curious kids and young history buffs!
This program is best suited for children aged 7 to 10.

Science of Native Life with the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | baden branch, 13601 Baden Westwood Rd, Brandywine, MD, 20613, United States
Have you ever wondered what makes and arrow fly straight or what type of rock is best for making a stone knife? Using the techniques of experimental archaeology, we will take a deep dive into the lives of Native Americans living in the Chesapeake region 500 and more years ago.

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.
