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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Little Plein Air at Adkins Arboretum
November 7, 2026 · 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Get creative outside at Little Plein Air! Artists aged 3-12 are invited to create a masterpiece while walking or sitting at Adkins at the start of our Plein Air event. Every artist will receive a prize and a personalized superlative.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Adkins ArboretumVenue: Adkins Arboretum -
Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Silly Scarecrows
November 7, 2026 · 11:00 am–12:00 pmJoin us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Silly Scarecrows on Saturday, November 7th from 11am-12pm. We’ll be using paper plates, construction paper, and lots of recycled colorful art materials to create our own silly scarecrows. We’ll also be learning about fall,…
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Washington County Free LibraryVenue: Fletcher Library -
Superb Saturday STEM: Salty Glue Art (A Noyes Library Event)
November 7, 2026 · 11:00 am–11:30 amJoin us at the Kensington Park Library for some fun and artsy experimentation! Join Ms. Laura in crafting some fancy artwork using salt and glue. All materials provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Kensington Park LibraryVenue: Kensington Park Library -
STEM Fest Extravaganza! presented by FTC team 47 Beavers
November 7, 2026 · 12:30 pm–2:30 pmStop by our STEM Fest Extravaganza to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Maryland STEM Festival!
Best For: Middle School, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Gaithersburg LibraryCategories: STEM -
Daisy Robotics Workshop
November 7, 2026 · 1:00 pm–4:00 pmGirl Scout Daisies will learn about robots and programming while building a prototype with easily accessible materials. Then, the scouts will showcase their creations to fellow roboticists for feedback.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Maryland Science CenterVenue: Maryland Science Center -
Fall for Wildlife
November 7, 2026 · 1:00 pm–2:00 pmLearn simple strategies to create habitat and food sources for wildlife, use the Cut and Drop technique to enrich your soil, and maintain an attractive yard that both neighbors and nature will appreciate.
Best For: High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Anne Arundel County LibraryVenue: Deale LibraryCategories: Animal Sciences, Conservation, Earth and Space Science, Environment, Life Sciences, STEAM