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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Daytime Star Party presented by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
October 18, 2026 · 2:00 pm–4:30 pm
We’ll be hosting a special “Sidewalk Astronomy” open house, presented by SMAS!
Best For: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: St. Mary’s County LibraryVenue: Lexington Park LibaryCategories: Earth and Space Science -
Daytime Public Star Party
October 18, 2026 · 2:00 pm–4:00 pmDaytime Public Star Party
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonVenue: Nanjemoy Creek ObservatoryCategories: Astronomy -
Observatory Open House
October 20, 2026 · 7:30 pm–9:30 pmJoin us for free public stargazing: If the weather looks clear, come visit the Maryland Space Grant Observatory at JHU and see what’s up in the sky! Check our website https://md.spacegrant.org the afternoon of the event to confirm that it…
Best For: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Maryland Space Grant -
Water Science (grades 3-5)
October 22, 2026 · 6:00 pm–7:00 pmGrades 3-5. 60 min. Ticket required. Through interactive demonstrations, learn about the various physical properties of water that make life on Earth possible. Tickets are available at the children’s desk 15 minutes before class.
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Howard County Library SystemCategories: STEM -
Make Color-changing, Foaming, and Fizzing Chemistry
October 22, 2026 · 6:30 pm–7:45 pm
Ripen the Meristem, Inc. (RTM) is thrilled to invite families throughout Cambridge, Dorchester County, and surrounding communities to our FREE Eats & Experiments STEM Series at the Dorchester County Public Library! Join us as we explore the wonders of science…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Ripen the MeriSTEM, Inc. -
Robotics Boot Camp at Wheaton Library- Media Lab
October 24, 2026 · 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
This is a 4-week robotics program presented by two High School juniors at Walter Johnson High School with a passion for STEM, who have participated in the First Lego League competition for two years.
Best For: Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Wheaton Library