{"product_id":"space-festival-planetary-smash-september-12-1-3pm","title":"Space Festival: Planetary Smash! \/ September 12 \/ 1-3pm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to explore the hidden treasures inside a planet! In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary Smash!\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll become a planetary scientist and smash open your very own space-themed planet to discover the colorful minerals hidden inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab your tools and get ready for an exciting hands-on adventure as you break apart your planet, uncover its hidden materials, and learn more about the minerals and elements that make up the worlds around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Activity is Out of This World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmash \u0026amp; Discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBreak open your very own planet and see what surprises are hiding inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Planetary Science:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover how planets are made of different minerals and materials and imagine what you might find beneath their surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-On Fun:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGet active and investigate your planet using tools and techniques inspired by real scientific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake-Home Discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep the minerals and treasures you uncover as a souvenir of your planetary adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes All Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe'll provide everything you need for your planetary excavation, including your space-themed planet and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Can Join:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest for ages 5–12, but families, space enthusiasts, and curious explorers of all ages are welcome to participate. 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This event is part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/becausesciencedc.com\/products\/space-festival-september-12-13-12-5pm\"\u003eSpace Festival\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGetting Here \u0026amp; What to Expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll events take place inside the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Lab at Because Science\u003c\/strong\u003e, our retail shop located at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚪\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f6aa\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLook for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚇\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f687\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚌\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f68c\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"an1\" alt=\"🚗\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f697\/72.png\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. 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