Three children wear eyeshades as they participate in sports against a vibrant purple backdrop. Above them, "See Beyond Festival" bursts in bold, colorful letters, with Braille lettering placed above "see."

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What is the See Beyond Festival?

Three women wearing light blocking eyeshades dash across a red track outdoors, clutching colorful bags and strings, adding a splash of excitement to the lively festival scene with trees and tents dotting the background.

This interactive, hands-on festival invites you to explore cutting-edge technology, adaptive experiences, and inclusive design that’s changing the way we experience the world.

Explore them all at our free, family-friendly celebration of accessibility, innovation, and inclusion! Held on the beautiful campus of The Maryland School for the Blind, the festival brings together thousands of people from across the region to experience the power of adaptations.

Where is the Festival?

The Maryland School for the Blind

3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21236

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What can I do at the Festival?

All attendees receive a free pair of light-blocking eyeshades to try adaptations in sports, technology, gaming, and more.

An adult paired with a child confidently navigated the track, guided by a rope while wearing light blocking eyeshades.

Child wearing a blindfold holds a lacrosse stick, surrounded by people in purple shirts.

Check Out the Festival Rain Map

Rain Can’t Stop the Fun!

Umbrellas Up, Spirits High!

It might be a warm and rainy day, but we’ve planned for it all—nothing’s going to dampen the fun!

This is a rain location map for the See Beyond Festival held at The Maryland School for the Blind. The map outlines the indoor and covered locations for 32 festival activities, labeled numerically and described in a legend at the bottom. The event is organized across multiple buildings and gymnasium spaces, starting on the left side with athletics events like sprint track, blind soccer, and beep baseball, followed by interactive stations such as crafts, balloon animals, and robotics as you move rightward. The central area includes exhibits and educational booths like MSB Careers, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and the Maryland Science Center. The main stage is located at the top center of the map, inside the largest indoor structure. A VIP area is set off to the far right side of the map, near the building entrances. Accessible features include: Restroom icons (marked in blue), Changing tables for all ages, First aid stations marked with a red cross, An information booth indicated with an "i" icon. A tram line for mobility support is shown connecting the parking area at the bottom to the festival entrances. The map is designed with high-contrast colors and large iconography for ease of use. The event’s title “See Beyond Festival” is displayed prominently in the lower right corner.

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Try Everything for Free

* New This Year

🔬 STEM & Technology Adaptations:

Adapted gaming and VR experiences*
Accessible coding and robotics*
Photography & technology with the Sony & QD Laser combination camera*
Interactive STEM activities designed with accessibility in mind*

⚽ Blind Sports:

Beep Baseball
Blind Soccer
Adapted Lacrosse
Sprint Track Challenge

🎨 Interactive Art & Sensory Experiences:

Community Braille Tile Mural Project with Baltimore Clayworks:*
- Leave your mark by adding your initials in braille.
- Mural will be completed and installed after the festival
Blind taste tests
Sensory crafts

🎶 Festival Fun for All Ages:

Free Face Painting & Balloon Animals in the Kidzone
Hula Hooping
Fully accessible playground
Maker’s Market featuring student businesses and local artisans

What else is there to do?

Listen to Live Music

Baltimore Public Media Stage:
Student Choir – 11:00 am
Strong Persuader – 12:00 pm
Everlasting Gobstoppers – 1:00 pm
Lauren Slinny & Friends – 2:00 pm

Eat Local- Food Trucks and Vendors

Alice’s Fish Fry
Bmore Greek Grill
ChaTime
El Taquito Leon
Glizzy’s Waygu Dogs
Kona Ice
Rasberry Moments

Shop the Makers Market

Angela’s Crafty Creations
Black Diamond Body Butter
DarkAcid 3D Designs
Duke’s Blankets
Krem au Krem
MPD Products
Nyx Nax
Popcorn Loft
Uniquely Vetty Artistry

Aloe Pure