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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Weekly Challenge: Earth Sciences Week
October 16, 2026 · 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Sciences Week by learning about the rocks and minerals of Maryland and how they are used.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Gaithersburg Community MuseumCategories: Earth and Space Science -
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 -
The Instrumentation of Biotech – Meet the Toys of the UMBC Applied Biotech Labs at Shady Grove
October 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm–8:00 pmExplore UMBC-Shady Grove’s applied biotech labs! Join us for a guided tour of our BSE facility to see state-of-the-art instrumentation—the “toys”—in action. Reserve your spot today! Free
Best For: High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: UMBC – Shady GroveVenue: UMBC-Shady Grove -
Grand Opening of the St Michaels Branch Makerspace
October 17, 2026 · 9:00 am–5:00 pmGrand Opening of the Makerspace on Saturday, October 17 from 10 am-2 pm. We will have stations all around the library and we would like to invite everyone to come see the new space and equipment.
Best For: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonCategories: Hands-On Maker Space -
Glenelg Country School STEM Fair
October 17, 2026 · 10:00 am–2:00 pmExplore STEM through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, clubs, and demonstrations throughout Glenelg Country School’s campus. Discover exciting areas such as Robotics, Rocketry, Astronomy, Radio Communication, and more, while meeting outside STEM organizations and participating in a fun scavenger hunt. The…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Glenelg Country School -
Maker Day at Glenwood Branch Library
October 17, 2026 · 10:00 am–4:00 pmMaryland Maker Day at Glenwood Branch
Best For: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Howard County Library SystemVenue: Glenwood Branch