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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Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Luminary Jars
October 17, 2026 · 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Luminary Jars on Saturday October 19th from 11am-12pm. We’ll be using jars, tissue paper, glue, construction paper, and flameless tealight candles to design pumpkin luminary jars. Ages 3-10. Register online. Hope to see you…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Washington County Free LibraryVenue: Fletcher Library -
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 -
Robotics Boot Camp at Wheaton Library- Media Lab
October 17, 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 -
Intro to Robotics
October 17, 2026 · 1:30 pm–5:00 pmAt our workshop, participants will be able to learn about FTC, the advantages of doing robotics, and how to join. They will also get to drive our competition robot from the past season.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Orca Robotics #21587Venue: Rockville Memorial Library -
Circuits and Electricity at Davis Library
October 17, 2026 · 2:00 pm–3:00 pmExplore the world of circuits and electricity
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Davis LibraryCategories: STEM -
LEGO Club
October 17, 2026 · 2:00 pm–3:00 pmAn interactive program with building challenges with Legos. Children ages 4 and older, come build with LEGO. A new LEGO building idea every month. Materials must stay at the library. No registration necessary.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Washington County Free LibraryVenue: Fletcher LibraryCategories: Architecture, D.I.Y., Early Learning, Engineering, Hands-On Maker Space, Makerspace, STEAM, STEM