{"product_id":"space-festival-september-12-13-12-5pm","title":"Space Festival! \/ September 12-13 \/ 12-5pm","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e, an out-of-this-world celebration of space, STEM, science, and creativity! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore the wonders of the universe through hands-on activities, colorful experiments, creative crafts, and engaging STEM experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy a weekend packed with space-themed discoveries, from chromatography planets and constellation creations to rocket lava lamps, planetary experiments, e-waste art, and UV-reactive crafts. Whether you're fascinated by distant galaxies, curious about planets, or simply looking for a fun way to explore science, there's something for everyone to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFestival Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saturday and Sunday \u003c\/span\u003eSeptember 12–13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFestival Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12 PM–5 PM both days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll things space, STEM, and science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrop-in activities throughout the day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFree and ticketed experiences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur activities are designed to make science fun, creative, and accessible for visitors of all ages. 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