Space Wednesdays: Planetary Smash! / Sept 30 / 3:30-5pm

Explore the hidden treasures inside a planet! You'll become a planetary scientist and smash open your very own space-themed planet to discover the colorful minerals hidden inside. Grab 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. Why This Activity is Out of This World Smash & Discover: Break open your very own planet and see what surprises are hiding inside. Explore Planetary Science: Discover how planets are made of different minerals and materials and imagine what you might find beneath their surfaces. Hands-On Fun: Get active and investigate your planet using tools and techniques inspired by real scientific exploration. Take-Home Discovery: Keep the minerals and treasures you uncover as a souvenir of your planetary adventure. Details Includes All Materials: We'll provide everything you need for your planetary excavation, including your space-themed planet and tools. Who Can Join: Best for ages 5–12, but families, space enthusiasts, and curious explorers of all ages are welcome to participate. Younger children may enjoy having an adult nearby to help. Registration: Advance registration is STRONGLY encouraged. Registering will allow you to automatically add the event to your calendar and helps us better estimate materials. A few walks-ins can be accommodated and day-of payment can be made at the register. Ready to discover what's hiding beneath the surface? Grab your tools, smash your planet, and uncover its secrets! Getting Here & What to Expect: All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).  Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab  Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.  Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.  Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away.    If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366