12th annual
Maryland STEM Festival
2026 theme · Artificial Intelligence
DAY 5
Today at the Festival
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Discover events happening across Maryland throughout the Festival.
Published event spotlight
Explore the Festival
Prince George’s County Memorial Library
Legos: Creative Club Held by the tables by the large windows
Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.
#Crafts and Hobbies
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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
103 upcoming events
Computers, AI & Robotics
101 upcoming events
Art & Creative STEM
65 upcoming events
Chemistry & Physics
53 upcoming events
Biology & Health
45 upcoming events
Nature, Animals & Environment
33 upcoming events
Space & Earth Science
34 upcoming events
Math & Problem Solving
20 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 20, 2026 · All day
Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Prince George’s County Memorial LibraryVenue: Accokeek Branch Library -
October 20, 2026 · 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Have you ever wondered what owls eat? Do you like bones? Do you like digging for treasure? Join us as we dissect owl pellets! By looking through this record of their meals, we can see exactly what they’ve eaten. Dissecting an owl pellet is a great way to learn about the different ecological roles organisms…
Best For: Elementary School, Middle School, High SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Frederick County Public Libraries -
October 20, 2026 · 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Learn about Cybersecurity
Best For: Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Maryland STEM FestivalVenue: Crofton Hgh School -
October 20, 2026 · 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Join 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 is happening.
Best For: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Maryland Space Grant -
October 21, 2026 · All day
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the physics of catapults and choose from a variety of materials and try to make your own working launcher!
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-Person -
October 21, 2026 · 10:00 am–11:00 am
Construct ramps, engineer marble runs, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls, what slides, and how to make things roll faster and further.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: St. Mary’s County LibraryVenue: Leonardtown Library
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
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