It's All Happening in College Park

  • Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
  • Free admission and parking
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Five learning neighborhoods. Hundreds of activities. One unforgettable day of fun and discovery. Bring family and friends to the University of Maryland's annual springtime open house, Maryland Day!

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VISITING UMD

Parking on campus is FREE on campus on Maryland Day. Complimentary shuttle service will be available, with buses servicing main parking lots and garages. 

Recommended parking locations: Xfinity Center, Terrapin Trail Garage, Stadium Drive Garage

DON'T MISS

View the event, Maryland Basketball Autographs, on the Maryland Day Map.

View the event, Maryland Basketball Autographs, on the Maryland Day Map

Stop by the Main Stage to meet and get autographs from the men's and women's basketball teams.

  • To
  • McKeldin Mall, The Main Stage
View the event, Do Good Plaza, on the Maryland Day Map.

View the event, Do Good Plaza, on the Maryland Day Map

Meet student chance takers and difference makers tackling today's grand challenges, make your own pledge to Do Good, and get a chance to win Do Good swag.

  • All Day

  • Do Good Plaza
View the event, Maryland Dairy Presents: Turtle Tracks, on the Maryland Day Map.

View the event, Maryland Dairy Presents: Turtle Tracks, on the Maryland Day Map

Available only on Maryland Day, Turtle Tracks is a handcrafted combination of fresh Maryland cream blended with Tahitian vanilla, crushed toffee, crumbled peanut butter cups and a swirl of homemade caramel.

  • All Day

  • McKeldin Mall
View the event, Maryland Football's Red vs. White Spring Game, on the Maryland Day Map.

View the event, Maryland Football's Red vs. White Spring Game, on the Maryland Day Map

Get your first look at the 2024 team, then enjoy Fan Fest with a team autograph session and plenty of fun.

  • To
  • SECU Stadium

LEARNING NEIGHBORHOODS

The Maryland Drumline attracts a crowd on McKeldin Mall.

Icon in red outline of a turtle head, left front leg, and a portion of shell all encircled TERP TOWN CENTER

Terp pride and celebration collide at the heart of campus: McKeldin Mall. Meet the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Find a spot near the Main Stage to enjoy music, performances and a huge array of food. Learn about our schools and colleges, then take a campus tour.

A woman plays a violin at the instrument petting zoo at Maryland Day.

soft blue outline graphic of a curving French Horn pointing upward ART & DESIGN PLACE

Here, creative ideas come to life and stories are told. Learn the fundamentals of painting or move and groove to the music at a dance workshop. Have fun with words, learn about languages all over the world and discover the power of literature.

A woman receives a free seedling at Maryland Day.

leaf green outline of rolling hills with graphics of of trees in the distance AG DAY AVENUE

Explore what makes Maryland farming and wildlife unique. Help plant a green wall or take home a seedling of your own. Enjoy a free sample of ice cream from the Maryland Dairy and learn how you could hatch a career in agriculture. Don’t miss the horse show and riding demonstrations at the Campus Farm.

A group of people enjoy the Glen L. Martin Wind Tunnel at Maryland Day.

The atomic symbol for Lithium with three dots for electrons orbiting a circular nucleus along oval light purple outlines SCIENCE & TECH WAY

Have you ever seen a tarantula up close? Can you solve mind-bending math brain teasers? Chat with our racecar competition teams and ask an astronomer anything. Be blown away by the power of UMD’s wind tunnel and marvel at the innovations taking place right here in our backyard.

A child in a blue helmet slides across the zipline at the Eppley Recreation Center Challenge Course on campus.

Deep golden yellow outlines create the graphic of a trophy emblazoned with a star and flanked with curved handles SPORTS & REC ROW

Come to where the fearless climb the wall at Eppley, brave the Gymkana obstacle course and give log rolling a try. Learn what it takes to create a healthy lifestyle for ourselves and our communities. Tour one of the newest residence halls. Cheer on Maryland Softball and Baseball as the teams face Big Ten opponents Purdue and Illinois.

The Maryland flag standing among a collection of country flags in a strong wind presenting their diverse colors in front of a bright blue sky

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Maryland Day rain or shine? Who should attend? Where should I park? How do I get around campus? Find answers to these frequently asked questions and more. 

THANK YOU

to our supporters who contribute to your fun and learning at Maryland Day.

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