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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Port of Baltimore Open House
October 17, 2026 · 8:00 am–2:00 pm
The Maryland Port Administration is pleased to offer the public the opportunity to explore Cox Creek Facility including the Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility (DMCF), only accessible a few times a year, including during our open house! The Cox…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Port of Baltimore -
Nature for Kids: Coyote Carnival
October 17, 2026 · 10:00 am–11:00 amJoin us for an in-person craft inspired by nature! We will share stories and learn fun facts while making an exciting coyote craft and then go on a nature walk to explore what kind of role coyotes play, look for…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Masonville Cove PartnershipVenue: Masonville Cove -
Dinosaur Park Free Open House
October 17, 2026 · 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Dinosaur Park offers a free Open House event from 12-4 pm on Saturday October 17th, during which the public can learn about the plants and animals that called Maryland home during the early Cretaceous Period (115 million years ago)! As…
Best For: Elementary School, Adults, High School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonVenue: Dinosaur Park -
Rocket Science!
October 17, 2026 · 3:00 pm–4:00 pmCome learn about rockets and then build your own!
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Rockville Memorial Library -
KID Museum: Open Explore
October 18, 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pmCelebrate Maryland Maker Day at KID Museum’s Open Explore on Sunday, October 18! Families are invited to explore, create, and discover together through hands-on making that sparks curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: KID MuseumVenue: 3 Bethesda Metro CenterCategories: STEAM -
Go With the Flow COmmunity Stream Exploration
October 19, 2026 · 12:00 pm–1:30 pmDiscover the underwater world of macroinvertebrates. See them up close and learn how they indicate stream health and what roles they play in stream ecology. NHSM volunteers will show participants how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates. Suitable for ages 6…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences