Maryland Day 2023

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University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
United States

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Colorful graphic for 25 year of Maryland Day: April 29 from 10 am - 4 pm

The University of Maryland is celebrating 25 years of Maryland Day!

Established in 1999, Maryland Day is the University of Maryland's largest community outreach event. Alums, friends, family and neighbors of all ages are invited to campus for a daylong celebration. Come explore our world and learn about our dedication to DO GOOD.

Below is list of MAPP School events for Maryland Day! View all other events, here.

Sustainable Maryland-Certified!

Sustainable Maryland, part of the Environmental Finance Center, works with communities throughout the state to gain sustainability features.

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

City Planning 101 – Box City

How many parks does a city need? Where's the best location for a police station or a grocery store? Where should people live? Come learn what it takes to make an amazing, sustainable city.

10:30 AM

1:30 PM

Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience and Justice Lab

What happens to rain after a big thunderstorm? That depends on where you live. Learn about the path of stormwater with researchers from the lab and the work they're doing with area communities.

12:00 PM 

2:00 PM

Preserving a Community's History

From the jazz-infused "juke joints" of North Brentwood, Maryland, to the tea shops of Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown, learn how places and history collide to tell the American story.

See hands-on preservation with log cabins being built with pretzel sticks.

12:30 PM

3:30 PM

Architectural Sketching Anywhere!

Try a new skill as you learn about drawing from an architect's point of view, from the design of a building to travel sketching. Ages: high school and up.

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

Program Info

Info about all our programs and offerings

10:00 AM

4:00 PM

Coloring for Kids

Coloring for kids of all ages

10:00 AM

4:00 PM