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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From Birds to Drones: Nature, Flight and Conservation
October 14, 2026 · 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Explore how birds inspired modern flight technology and discover how scientists use drones today to help protect wildlife and ecosystems through hands-on experiments and interactive missions led by Aberdeen High School-Science and Mathematics Academy student and Harford Bird Club member,…
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Harford County Public Library -
Coding with Python (Ages 10-14)
October 15, 2026 · 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
A six-week course for ages 10 to 14 designed to spark interest in programming through guided instruction by experienced high school mentors.
Best For: Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: potomac library -
STEM at the Library: Space Rocks!
October 16, 2026 · 11:00 am–12:00 pmLearn about asteroids, then put your detective skills to the test to see if you can find the secret space rocks hiding in our collection.
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Wheaton Library -
Genetic Tasting -Build Your Own Candy DNA Model To Take Home! – In-person
October 16, 2026 · 1:00 pm–2:00 pmJoin us for a fun afternoon building with candy to make your very own DNA model!
Best For: Middle School, High School, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Olney LibraryCategories: STEM -
Little Adventures: Fall Forest Fun
October 16, 2026 · 1:30 pm–2:30 pmJoin us for a hands-on storytime where preschoolers explore STEM concepts with a special focus on nature. Each session features a themed story and guided activities. Children and their caregivers will engage with natural and craft materials as they play,…
Best For: PreschoolEvent Location Type: In-Person -
On-Campus Fire Protection Engineering Major Information Session & Tour
October 16, 2026 · 2:00 pm–4:00 pmIn person information session for high school students interested in engineering majors. Specifically, a major and career that designs solutions to the problem of fire, protecting people, property and the environment from the unwanted affects of fire.
Best For: High SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Department of Fire Protection EngineeringVenue: J.M. Patterson Building