About this Event
🚀 Space Wednesdays: Hands-On Space Adventures!
Blast off into a month of space-themed science and creativity! Join us every Wednesday afternoon in September for a new hands-on activity inspired by rockets, planets, moons, and the science of space.
September Activities
September 2 — DIY UV-Reactive Bracelets ☀️🌈
Discover the science of invisible UV light and create your own color-changing bracelet to take home!
September 9 — Paper Rocket Flight Challenge 🚀
Build, launch, and improve your own paper rocket. Experiment with different designs to see how far you can fly!
September 16 — Mini Moon Painting 🌕🎨
Explore the Moon's craters, textures, and landscapes, then create your own mini moon-inspired masterpiece.
September 23 — Chromatography Planets 🪐🌈
Discover the hidden colors inside markers using chromatography, then turn your colorful discoveries into planets!
September 30 — Planetary Smash 💥🪐
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.
What to Expect
Each week features a new hands-on space activity designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, experimentation, and discovery. Activities are adaptable for a wide range of ages, making them fun for kids, families, and science enthusiasts.
Why You'll Love It
🚀 Something New Every Week – Five different space-themed activities to explore throughout September.
🔬 Learn Through Doing – Experiment, build, create, and discover science firsthand.
🎨 Create & Explore – Every activity combines creativity with hands-on science.
👨👩👧👦 Fun for All Ages – Everyone is invited to join the adventure!
Event Details
When: Every Wednesday in September, 3:30–5:00 PM
Cost: $9 per activity
Ages: All ages welcome
Format: Hands-on, drop-in activity
Come explore the universe, one Wednesday at a time! 🌌
Event venue & nearby stays
Because Science, 1759 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, United States
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