Explore ARHU on Maryland Day 2026!
Explore ARHU on Maryland Day 2026!
Explore what the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) has to offer as the university celebrates Maryland Day at its annual spring open house on Saturday, April 25, 2026. ARHU will be represented across campus with dozens of events in the arts and humanities. Check out our exciting schedule of activities by neighborhood below. Unless otherwise listed, all events run from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Maryland Day is rain or shine and does not require registration. Admission and parking are free. Everyone is welcome including prospective and admitted students, families and the general public.
For more information on what's happening campuswide, visit Maryland Day 2026. This year, you can take part in activities that explore democracy, civic engagement, history and more in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Once Maryland Day concludes, head to The Clarice at 5 p.m. for “American Anthems,” a free concert presented by Arts for All and ARHU in reflection of the nation’s 250th anniversary. This concert will also have a livestream option available.
TERP TOWN CENTER
Arts for All Tent on McKeldin Mall by H.J. Patterson Hall
Community Art Project With Artist Imar Hutchins
Arts for All
Arts for All hosts a community art-making experience to highlight our collective creativity and encourage visitor contributions that build toward a shared visual work of legendary Marylander Frederick Douglass, led by D.C.-based guest artist Imar Hutchins.
Main Stage on McKeldin Mall
Arts for All: Steelband and The Missing Element, 12 - 1 p.m.
Arts for All
Enjoy performances by the UMD Steelband ensemble directed by music alumna Josanne Francis and The Missing Element, an immersive, human-powered performance that fuses street dance (Krump, FlexN, Breaking) with live beatboxing.
College of Arts & Humanities Tents on McKeldin Mall by Francis Scott Key Hall
Arts and Humanities Celebrity Wheel
College of Arts and Humanities
Spin the College of Arts and Humanities celebrity wheel and get a prize. Learn about the career pathways of successful arts and humanities alumni from film producers to published authors.
Arts, Humanities and You
College of Arts and Humanities
Learn about academic programs in the College of Arts and Humanities that are boldly human and fearlessly creative. Meet arts and humanities majors and ask questions about the student experience.
Admitted Student Check-In for Arts and Humanities Majors
College of Arts and Humanities
Students recently admitted to the College of Arts and Humanities can check in to receive free swag, meet current majors and have their questions answered.
Ask a Philosopher
Department of Philosophy
Ask members of the Department of Philosophy a question to see how philosophers think through some of the most important questions facing humans today. Then learn more about academic programs in philosophy.
Building Leadership
Frederick Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities
Learn about different kinds of leadership and build your own leadership model with the Frederick Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities, then win a prize.
Find Your Voice
Department of Communication
Learn how the Department of Communication and Oral Communication Center help students build confidence and find their voice through hands on communication activities for all ages.
Henna Tattoos, Calligraphy, Middle East Trivia
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Persian Flagship Program
Visit the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures' Persian Flagship Program for henna tattoos, your name written in Arabic or Persian and fun trivia and to learn about our various language programs.
Journey Around the World: Trivia Wheel and Global Sweets
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Language House
Travel the world with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and Language House. Spin the trivia wheel, taste global candies, grab an adventurous passport and head to Jimenez Hall for more fun.
Latin American and Caribbean Trivia and Friendship Bracelets
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center
Spin the wheel and answer trivia about Latin America and the Caribbean to win a prize, get creative by weaving a friendship bracelet, then learn about the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center’s academic programs.
Poems for the People
Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House
From silly to serious, big ideas to small moments—you tell us the idea, and poets from the Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House living-learning program will write an original poem live on a typewriter and hand it to you as a keepsake.
Poetry, Painting and Puzzles, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Honors Humanities
Explore your creativity with poetry, painting activities and puzzles, then learn about the Honors Humanities living-learning program for undergraduate students.
Put Yourself on the Map!
Center for Global Migration Studies
The Center for Global Migration Studies invites you to place a string from our home, Maryland, to wherever you're from in the world to show how global the UMD campus really is.
When Was That Again?
Department of History
Build a timeline by putting historical events in order, and learn about academic programs in the Department of History.
Write Your Name in Ancient Greek
Department of Classics
You tell us your name; we write your name in ancient Greek. You can also learn about academic programs in the Department of Classics.
Take a Break Tent on McKeldin Mall
Take a Break
Department of Linguistics
Take a break from the sun and enjoy engaging activities for your little ones with the Infant and Child Studies Consortium at UMD. Children can play with bubbles, color and create “brain hats.” Learn about our research through informational flyers and photos. A changing table is also available for your convenience.
Jimenez Hall
Random K-Pop Dance Play, 10 - 11 a.m.
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Korean Program
The Korean Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures presents an energetic celebration where fans jump in as their favorite hits play.
Celebrate Chinese Culture: Calligraphy, Lanterns and Lion Dance
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Chinese Program
Join the Chinese Program at the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to try Chinese calligraphy, make your own festive lantern and enjoy live performances by the Lion Dance Club.
Explore Portuguese: Coloring, Maps and Unique Words
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Portuguese Program
Visit the Portuguese Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to explore the Lusophone world map and learn Portuguese words.
Eye Spy Language Science Research
School of Language, Literatures, and Cultures; Second Language Acquisition Program
Experience eye-tracking research firsthand with the Second Language Acquisition Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Take part in a demo language experiment to understand how scientists take a peek into language learners' minds through the eyes.
Henna, Names and Trivia: A Middle Eastern Experience
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Arabic Program
Get a beautiful henna tattoo, have your name written in Arabic and try your hand at fun Middle Eastern trivia with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures' Arabic Program.
Historic German Scripts: Personalize Your Name
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; German Program
Visit the German Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to write your name in beautiful historical German scripts while enjoying a German sweet treat. Gummibärchen!
Persian Art, Coloring Books and Persian Tea
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Persian Program
Stop by the Persian Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to explore traditional Persian art, create your own designs and enjoy tea.
Play, Write, Stick: Korean and Japanese Cultural Experience
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Korean Program; Japanese Program
Join the Korean and Japanese Programs in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to play Korean-style games inspired by the TV series "Squid Game" and create a Korean or Japanese name tag decorated with cultural stickers.
Russian Nesting Dolls and Cyrillic Fun
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Russian Program
Color nesting dolls and learn to write your name in Cyrillic with the Russian Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Spanish Culture and Fun: Bracelets, Games and Digital Stories
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Spanish Program
Join the Spanish Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to create Spanish-themed bracelets, enjoy cultural games and explore digital stories celebrating Spanish culture.
Salsa Performance, 1 - 1:45 p.m.
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Spanish Program
The Spanish Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures presents a vibrant salsa performance celebrating the rhythm, passion and cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world—where language, music and movement unite onstage.
Capoeira Performance, 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Portuguese Program
The Portuguese Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures presents an electrifying capoeira performance, blending martial arts, music and dance to celebrate vibrant cultural traditions.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
First Floor Atrium
Arts Fest 2026, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
College Park Scholars' Arts Program
Join College Park Scholars' Arts Program for Arts Fest 2026. Experience an interactive exhibition of original artwork, presentations and performances by student scholars that span traditional and nontraditional media.
Stamp Gallery Exhibition, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Department of Art
Check out "Midpoint," an annual exhibition featuring work by artists in the second year of MFA candidacy in the Department of Art.
ART & DESIGN PLACE
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Various Events at The Clarice
Clarice Presents; School of Music; School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center this Maryland Day. View the full list of performing arts events on Maryland Day.
American Anthems: Reflecting on the Nation’s 250th Anniversary, 5 p.m.
Arts for All; College of Arts and Humanities
Stick around after Maryland Day to attend this free concert marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. From songs that carry people through hard times to the anthems that unite people across differences, this program explores the melodies woven into the fabric of American life—and the communities that made them. Learn more and reserve tickets to attend in person at the Gildenhorn Recital Hall. Livestream option available.
Tawes Plaza
English Tent
Activate Anti-Ableism!, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Make your own sensory bookmark, find your favorite fidget and collect your favorite accessibility stickers with the Disability Resource and Technology Hub in the Department of English, while supplies last.
Banned Book Giveaway, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Inscribe your favorite quotations on Tawes Plaza in chalk with the Department of English.
Chalk Talk, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Inscribe your favorite quotations on Tawes Plaza in chalk with the Department of English.
Learn about the English Major, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
The Department of English invites you to chat with students and faculty to learn more about its academic and special programs.
Lit Ink with Temporary Tattoos, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Emboss and inspire yourself with a literary temporary tattoo using pre-printed special temporary tattoo paper. Choose from some of the Department of English's favorite authors and quotations.
Word Play, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
The Department of English invites guests to have fun with words, make a friendship bracelet and get inspired with "writer's blocks."
ARHU Research Center Tent
Digital Playground
African American Digital and Experimental Humanities and NarraSpaceXR
Get equipped with motion capture gear and take home a digital rendering of you playing hopscotch, jumping rope or doing your favorite dance.
Retro Computing and Gaming
Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities
Bored of your phones and iPads? Step back in time with the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities' collection of computers from the 1970s to the 2000s. Mario Kart and Pong included!
What Makes a Thriving Community? Visions From Lakeland
Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities; American Studies; Art History
Share your ideas as you explore images and recorded voices from the archives of the neighboring Lakeland community with the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities and departments of American Studies and Art History. Draw maps of your own meaningful places and color scenes from Lakeland’s history.
Creative Computing Kit
African American Digital and Experimental Humanities
The African American Digital and Experimental Humanities initiative is all about low and high-tech approaches to play, imagination and culture! We will show you how to code and design your own creative computing kit.
Dream, Model and Print in 3D
African American Digital and Experimental Humanities; NarraSpaceXR
Make 3D digital and physical art! First, model your 3D object. Then 3D print it OR see it in a virtual reality headset and on our special 3D screen.
Knitted Pixel Art
Soft Souls Foundry
Make your own pixel art with a knitting machine. Leave knowing how textiles, craft and computing are historically interwoven.
Make Your Own Zine
NarraSpaceXR
Dig into our archive of texts, images, stickers and fabrics to make a mini-Maryland Day scrapbook or collage.
Maryland Language Science Center Tent
Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
Maryland Language Science Center
Did you know that more than half the world is bilingual? Learn how languages differ in sometimes unexpected ways.
Brain Trivia
Maryland Language Science Center
You think you know about brains? Answer fun questions about the brain for a chance to win some treats.
Build a Neuron
Maryland Language Science Center
Learn about neurons, the building blocks of your brain, by crafting one yourself!
Language Party Tricks
Maryland Language Science Center
Did you know your brain can do some incredible things when you hear and use language? Come along and learn mind tricks related to language. You’ll discover how human language systems work, how language is interpreted in the brain and that language science is all around us.
What are Cognitive Science, Neuroscience and Language Science?
Maryland Language Science Center
Meet the researchers who study the brain, the mind and language. Learn about what they study and what their research can tell you about yourself.
Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Building
2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
UMD Art Gallery
The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition showcases contemporary approaches to art-making by MFA candidates Julia Reising and Jeffery Hampshire.
Outdoor Amphitheater, East of the Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Building
Shakespeare's "The Tempest" in the Park, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maryland Shakespeare Players
Join the Maryland Shakespeare Players for their debut of "Two and a Half Drunk Men," a cut of "The Tempest" featuring only the comedic C cut. Runs every 1 1/2 hours.
SPORTS & REC ROW
Terps Esports Center in the Cambridge Community Center
Game Development Showcase
Immersive Media Design Program
Join Terps Esports and the Immersive Media Design program at the new Terps Esports Center to try out games created by UMD student game developers, and learn more about UMD's esports program and game development courses.
Explore what the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) has to offer as the university celebrates Maryland Day at its annual spring open house on Saturday, April 25, 2026. ARHU will be represented across campus with dozens of events in the arts and humanities. Check out our exciting schedule of activities by neighborhood below. Unless otherwise listed, all events run from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Maryland Day is rain or shine and does not require registration. Admission and parking are free. Everyone is welcome including prospective and admitted students, families and the general public.
For more information on what's happening campuswide, visit Maryland Day 2026. This year, you can take part in activities that explore democracy, civic engagement, history and more in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Once Maryland Day concludes, head to The Clarice at 5 p.m. for “American Anthems,” a free concert presented by Arts for All and ARHU in reflection of the nation’s 250th anniversary. This concert will also have a livestream option available.
TERP TOWN CENTER
Arts for All Tent on McKeldin Mall by H.J. Patterson Hall
Community Art Project With Artist Imar Hutchins
Arts for All
Arts for All hosts a community art-making experience to highlight our collective creativity and encourage visitor contributions that build toward a shared visual work of legendary Marylander Frederick Douglass, led by D.C.-based guest artist Imar Hutchins.
Main Stage on McKeldin Mall
Arts for All: Steelband and The Missing Element, 12 - 1 p.m.
Arts for All
Enjoy performances by the UMD Steelband ensemble directed by music alumna Josanne Francis and The Missing Element, an immersive, human-powered performance that fuses street dance (Krump, FlexN, Breaking) with live beatboxing.
College of Arts & Humanities Tents on McKeldin Mall by Francis Scott Key Hall
Arts and Humanities Celebrity Wheel
College of Arts and Humanities
Spin the College of Arts and Humanities celebrity wheel and get a prize. Learn about the career pathways of successful arts and humanities alumni from film producers to published authors.
Arts, Humanities and You
College of Arts and Humanities
Learn about academic programs in the College of Arts and Humanities that are boldly human and fearlessly creative. Meet arts and humanities majors and ask questions about the student experience.
Admitted Student Check-In for Arts and Humanities Majors
College of Arts and Humanities
Students recently admitted to the College of Arts and Humanities can check in to receive free swag, meet current majors and have their questions answered.
Ask a Philosopher
Department of Philosophy
Ask members of the Department of Philosophy a question to see how philosophers think through some of the most important questions facing humans today. Then learn more about academic programs in philosophy.
Building Leadership
Frederick Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities
Learn about different kinds of leadership and build your own leadership model with the Frederick Douglass Center for Leadership Through the Humanities, then win a prize.
Find Your Voice
Department of Communication
Learn how the Department of Communication and Oral Communication Center help students build confidence and find their voice through hands on communication activities for all ages.
Henna Tattoos, Calligraphy, Middle East Trivia
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Persian Flagship Program
Visit the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures' Persian Flagship Program for henna tattoos, your name written in Arabic or Persian and fun trivia and to learn about our various language programs.
Journey Around the World: Trivia Wheel and Global Sweets
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Language House
Travel the world with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and Language House. Spin the trivia wheel, taste global candies, grab an adventurous passport and head to Jimenez Hall for more fun.
Latin American and Caribbean Trivia and Friendship Bracelets
Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center
Spin the wheel and answer trivia about Latin America and the Caribbean to win a prize, get creative by weaving a friendship bracelet, then learn about the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center’s academic programs.
Poems for the People
Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House
From silly to serious, big ideas to small moments—you tell us the idea, and poets from the Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House living-learning program will write an original poem live on a typewriter and hand it to you as a keepsake.
Poetry, Painting and Puzzles, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Honors Humanities
Explore your creativity with poetry, painting activities and puzzles, then learn about the Honors Humanities living-learning program for undergraduate students.
Put Yourself on the Map!
Center for Global Migration Studies
The Center for Global Migration Studies invites you to place a string from our home, Maryland, to wherever you're from in the world to show how global the UMD campus really is.
When Was That Again?
Department of History
Build a timeline by putting historical events in order, and learn about academic programs in the Department of History.
Write Your Name in Ancient Greek
Department of Classics
You tell us your name; we write your name in ancient Greek. You can also learn about academic programs in the Department of Classics.
Take a Break Tent on McKeldin Mall
Take a Break
Department of Linguistics
Take a break from the sun and enjoy engaging activities for your little ones with the Infant and Child Studies Consortium at UMD. Children can play with bubbles, color and create “brain hats.” Learn about our research through informational flyers and photos. A changing table is also available for your convenience.
Jimenez Hall
Random K-Pop Dance Play, 10 - 11 a.m.
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Korean Program
The Korean Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures presents an energetic celebration where fans jump in as their favorite hits play.
Celebrate Chinese Culture: Calligraphy, Lanterns and Lion Dance
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Chinese Program
Join the Chinese Program at the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to try Chinese calligraphy, make your own festive lantern and enjoy live performances by the Lion Dance Club.
Explore Portuguese: Coloring, Maps and Unique Words
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Portuguese Program
Visit the Portuguese Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to explore the Lusophone world map and learn Portuguese words.
Eye Spy Language Science Research
School of Language, Literatures, and Cultures; Second Language Acquisition Program
Experience eye-tracking research firsthand with the Second Language Acquisition Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Take part in a demo language experiment to understand how scientists take a peek into language learners' minds through the eyes.
Henna, Names and Trivia: A Middle Eastern Experience
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Arabic Program
Get a beautiful henna tattoo, have your name written in Arabic and try your hand at fun Middle Eastern trivia with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures' Arabic Program.
Historic German Scripts: Personalize Your Name
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; German Program
Visit the German Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to write your name in beautiful historical German scripts while enjoying a German sweet treat. Gummibärchen!
Persian Art, Coloring Books and Persian Tea
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Persian Program
Stop by the Persian Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to explore traditional Persian art, create your own designs and enjoy tea.
Play, Write, Stick: Korean and Japanese Cultural Experience
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Korean Program; Japanese Program
Join the Korean and Japanese Programs in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to play Korean-style games inspired by the TV series "Squid Game" and create a Korean or Japanese name tag decorated with cultural stickers.
Russian Nesting Dolls and Cyrillic Fun
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Russian Program
Color nesting dolls and learn to write your name in Cyrillic with the Russian Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Spanish Culture and Fun: Bracelets, Games and Digital Stories
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Spanish Program
Join the Spanish Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures to create Spanish-themed bracelets, enjoy cultural games and explore digital stories celebrating Spanish culture.
Salsa Performance, 1 - 1:45 p.m.
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Spanish Program
The Spanish Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures presents a vibrant salsa performance celebrating the rhythm, passion and cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world—where language, music and movement unite onstage.
Capoeira Performance, 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; Portuguese Program
The Portuguese Program in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures presents an electrifying capoeira performance, blending martial arts, music and dance to celebrate vibrant cultural traditions.
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
First Floor Atrium
Arts Fest 2026, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
College Park Scholars' Arts Program
Join College Park Scholars' Arts Program for Arts Fest 2026. Experience an interactive exhibition of original artwork, presentations and performances by student scholars that span traditional and nontraditional media.
Stamp Gallery Exhibition, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Department of Art
Check out "Midpoint," an annual exhibition featuring work by artists in the second year of MFA candidacy in the Department of Art.
ART & DESIGN PLACE
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Various Events at The Clarice
Clarice Presents; School of Music; School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
Explore the creativity of Terps and the local community at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center this Maryland Day. View the full list of performing arts events on Maryland Day.
American Anthems: Reflecting on the Nation’s 250th Anniversary, 5 p.m.
Arts for All; College of Arts and Humanities
Stick around after Maryland Day to attend this free concert marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. From songs that carry people through hard times to the anthems that unite people across differences, this program explores the melodies woven into the fabric of American life—and the communities that made them. Learn more and reserve tickets to attend in person at the Gildenhorn Recital Hall. Livestream option available.
Tawes Plaza
English Tent
Activate Anti-Ableism!, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Make your own sensory bookmark, find your favorite fidget and collect your favorite accessibility stickers with the Disability Resource and Technology Hub in the Department of English, while supplies last.
Banned Book Giveaway, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Inscribe your favorite quotations on Tawes Plaza in chalk with the Department of English.
Chalk Talk, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Inscribe your favorite quotations on Tawes Plaza in chalk with the Department of English.
Learn about the English Major, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
The Department of English invites you to chat with students and faculty to learn more about its academic and special programs.
Lit Ink with Temporary Tattoos, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
Emboss and inspire yourself with a literary temporary tattoo using pre-printed special temporary tattoo paper. Choose from some of the Department of English's favorite authors and quotations.
Word Play, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Department of English
The Department of English invites guests to have fun with words, make a friendship bracelet and get inspired with "writer's blocks."
ARHU Research Center Tent
Digital Playground
African American Digital and Experimental Humanities and NarraSpaceXR
Get equipped with motion capture gear and take home a digital rendering of you playing hopscotch, jumping rope or doing your favorite dance.
Retro Computing and Gaming
Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities
Bored of your phones and iPads? Step back in time with the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities' collection of computers from the 1970s to the 2000s. Mario Kart and Pong included!
What Makes a Thriving Community? Visions From Lakeland
Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities; American Studies; Art History
Share your ideas as you explore images and recorded voices from the archives of the neighboring Lakeland community with the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities and departments of American Studies and Art History. Draw maps of your own meaningful places and color scenes from Lakeland’s history.
Creative Computing Kit
African American Digital and Experimental Humanities
The African American Digital and Experimental Humanities initiative is all about low and high-tech approaches to play, imagination and culture! We will show you how to code and design your own creative computing kit.
Dream, Model and Print in 3D
African American Digital and Experimental Humanities; NarraSpaceXR
Make 3D digital and physical art! First, model your 3D object. Then 3D print it OR see it in a virtual reality headset and on our special 3D screen.
Knitted Pixel Art
Soft Souls Foundry
Make your own pixel art with a knitting machine. Leave knowing how textiles, craft and computing are historically interwoven.
Make Your Own Zine
NarraSpaceXR
Dig into our archive of texts, images, stickers and fabrics to make a mini-Maryland Day scrapbook or collage.
Maryland Language Science Center Tent
Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
Maryland Language Science Center
Did you know that more than half the world is bilingual? Learn how languages differ in sometimes unexpected ways.
Brain Trivia
Maryland Language Science Center
You think you know about brains? Answer fun questions about the brain for a chance to win some treats.
Build a Neuron
Maryland Language Science Center
Learn about neurons, the building blocks of your brain, by crafting one yourself!
Language Party Tricks
Maryland Language Science Center
Did you know your brain can do some incredible things when you hear and use language? Come along and learn mind tricks related to language. You’ll discover how human language systems work, how language is interpreted in the brain and that language science is all around us.
What are Cognitive Science, Neuroscience and Language Science?
Maryland Language Science Center
Meet the researchers who study the brain, the mind and language. Learn about what they study and what their research can tell you about yourself.
Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Building
2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
UMD Art Gallery
The 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition showcases contemporary approaches to art-making by MFA candidates Julia Reising and Jeffery Hampshire.
Outdoor Amphitheater, East of the Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Building
Shakespeare's "The Tempest" in the Park, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maryland Shakespeare Players
Join the Maryland Shakespeare Players for their debut of "Two and a Half Drunk Men," a cut of "The Tempest" featuring only the comedic C cut. Runs every 1 1/2 hours.
SPORTS & REC ROW
Terps Esports Center in the Cambridge Community Center
Game Development Showcase
Immersive Media Design Program
Join Terps Esports and the Immersive Media Design program at the new Terps Esports Center to try out games created by UMD student game developers, and learn more about UMD's esports program and game development courses.
Cost
Free Admission & Parking
