Upcoming Events
Ready to explore STEM? Browse the upcoming events below to find exciting hands-on activities, demonstrations, workshops, and experiences for all ages across Maryland.
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STEM Fest Extravaganza! presented by FTC team 47 Beavers
November 7, 2026 · 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
Stop by our STEM Fest Extravaganza to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Maryland STEM Festival!
Best For: Middle School, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Gaithersburg LibraryCategories: STEM -
Engineering a Park Clean Up
November 7, 2026 · 1:00 pm–3:00 pmEngineering a Park Clean Up presents a common problem – trash in a public park – and invites participants (ages 4+) to help solve it. While designing a tool to help remove trash, participants reflect on their own options for…
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Chesapeake Children’s MuseumVenue: Chesapeake Children’s Museum -
Daisy Robotics Workshop
November 7, 2026 · 1:00 pm–4:00 pmGirl Scout Daisies will learn about robots and programming while building a prototype with easily accessible materials. Then, the scouts will showcase their creations to fellow roboticists for feedback.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Maryland Science CenterVenue: Maryland Science Center -
Robot Pumpkin Smash
November 7, 2026 · 2:00 pm–3:30 pmJoin 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…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-Person -
Peacock Fiber-Optic Lamps
November 7, 2026 · 3:00 pm–4:00 pmMake a Peacock Fiber-Optic Lamp! This program is designed for ages 8-12. Registration required! (Registration opens 10/1/2026)
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Montgomery County Public LibrariesVenue: Chevy Chase LibraryCategories: electrical circuits, Energy, Engineering, fiber optics, Hands-On Maker Space, light, Maker, Makerspace, STEAM, STEM -
Design Challenge
November 9, 2026 · 12:00 am–11:59 pmEnter our design challenge for the chance to win a STEM-themed prize!
Best For: Middle School, High SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Davis Library