12th annual
Maryland STEM Festival
2026 theme · Artificial Intelligence
DAY 8
Today at the Festival
Friday, October 23, 2026
Discover events happening across Maryland throughout the Festival.
Published event spotlight
Explore the Festival
Washington County Free Library
STEM Fest at the Makerspace
STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours. Ages 5-12
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2026 Maryland STEM Festival
October 16 – November 15
Maryland STEM Festival brings hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences to students, families, educators, and communities across the state.
Look at what is happening!
Choose a topic to find upcoming Festival events.
Building, Engineering & Making
95 upcoming events
Computers, AI & Robotics
89 upcoming events
Art & Creative STEM
61 upcoming events
Chemistry & Physics
45 upcoming events
Biology & Health
40 upcoming events
Nature, Animals & Environment
30 upcoming events
Space & Earth Science
32 upcoming events
Math & Problem Solving
16 upcoming events
Maryland STEM Ambassador Program
STEM Ambassador Program
Even if you missed the July 27th meeting, we will still welcome Middle and High School students to our Ambassador Program. Learn about being a Maryland STEM Festival Ambassador here. Email us at Phil@marylandstemfestival.org to join the program or with questions.
12Th Maryland STEM FESTIVAL
OPENING CEREMONY
October 15Th 6-8pm
Join us for an evening of STEM activities & demos at the UMCP Student Union
Meet R2D2 and other Droids & Robots
Our Mission
We’re Here To Make STEM Happen!
A Month Long Celebration!
The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every Fall. In 2026, we’ll be bringing hundreds of events focused on fun, interactive science learning opportunities. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, and volunteers will all enjoy events taking place throughout Maryland.
Highlights The Impact Of Science!
The Festival highlights the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in this state. Through hands-on activities, talks, lab tours, nature experiences, expos, exhibits and performances, the Festival engages a wide range of public audiences while inspiring future generations.
Cultivates A Positive Environment!
This Festival cultivates a positive environment that inspires children to pursue science-related careers and encourages businesses to invest in Maryland. The Festival energizes our state’s efforts to respond to these challenges.
Upcoming Events
Don’t Miss Out On Our Upcoming Events
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October 23, 2026 · All day
It’s Slime Time, baby! Make an ooey gooey green monster slime, orange pumpkin slime, or any other slime you can imagine with our spooky add-ins. See and feel the chemical reaction as the activator turns ordinary glue into slime! Maryland STEMFest is off to a great start at Hampden with this hands-on chemistry craft.
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Enoch Pratt Free LibraryVenue: Hampden, Meeting Room -
October 23, 2026 · 10:30 am–5:00 pm
STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours. Ages 5-12
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Washington County Free Library -
October 23, 2026 · 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Learn how to make ice cream (and why salt is important!) and conduct juice taste tests.
Best For: Middle School, High SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Baltimore County Public LibraryVenue: Lansdowne Library -
October 23, 2026 · 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Learn how to use the 3D printing program Blender and experiment with 3D pens to make a real 3D sculpture of your own! Grades 6-12. Please note that 3D printing takes time! Attendees will be contacted a few weeks after the program to pick up their creation from the library. A Maryland STEM Festival event.
Best For: Middle School, High SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Cecil County Public LibraryVenue: Cecil County Public Library -
October 24, 2026 · All day
Join us for a witchy afternoon at the Pennsylvania Branch – we’ll be brewing up some glittery slime in tiny cauldrons!
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Enoch Pratt Free Library -
October 24, 2026 · 8:00 am–12:00 pm
The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot, walk-ins welcomed.
Best For: AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Masonville Cove PartnershipVenue: Masonville Cove
Meet Our Sponsors
Testimonial
What Our Attendees Say
The Maryland STEM Festival hosts events for people of all ages, backgrounds, and areas of STEM. Learn more about our mission on the About Us page.
Elementary School
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“I made rockets, I got to pet a snake, and I got to make a tower out of paper straws to hold up a pumpkin!”
Middle School
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“It was very fun! I learned about robots and how they are made. I liked how a lot of the stations were hands on and interactive.”
College Graduate
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“I like that everyone gave anecdotes on how they got into Cybersecurity and gave tips on how people like me can get into Cybersecurity.”
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Support Maryland STEM Festival 2026
Your support helps bring hands-on STEM learning to communities across Maryland.
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