Dinosaur Festival: Dino Egg Smash! / August 16 / 2-3:30pm

Grab a hammer and crack open your very own dinosaur egg, then use digging tools and a brush to carefully excavate the hidden dinosaur inside
About this Event

Dino Egg Smash!

Become a junior paleontologist and uncover a prehistoric surprise! Grab a hammer and crack open your very own dinosaur egg, then use digging tools and a brush to carefully excavate the hidden dinosaur inside. It's a hands-on adventure that's perfect for curious explorers and dinosaur enthusiasts!

Why This Activity is Great for Everyone:

Excavation Adventure: Experience the excitement of uncovering a dinosaur just like a real paleontologist.

Hands-On Discovery: Crack open your dinosaur egg with a hammer, then carefully dig and brush away the material to reveal your hidden dinosaur.

Take-Home Treasure: Bring your excavated dinosaur home as a fun keepsake from your prehistoric adventure.

Details:

Includes All Materials: We'll provide a dinosaur egg, hammer, digging tool, and brush—everything you need for your excavation.

Who Can Join: Best for ages 5–12, but families and dinosaur fans of all ages are welcome to participate. Younger children may enjoy having an adult nearby to help with the excavation.

No Registration Required: Activities are open to everyone—kids and adults alike! Feel free to stop by anytime during activity hours.

While advance registration is not required, registering will allow you to automatically add the event to your calendar and helps us better estimate materials.

This activity is part of our , featuring hands-on science, creative crafts, and prehistoric fun for dinosaur lovers of all ages.

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