You’re invited to participate in the 16th Annual BFK Children’s Parade, presented by ThedaCare, on July 23! Get your crew, costumes, and creativity ready because the BFK Children’s Parade is returning on Wednesday, July 23! During this annual tradition all about celebrating the kids in our community, families and groups stroll through downtown Appleton in themed […]
More days, more play! As school wraps up and summer begins, the Building for Kids is excited to add Mondays to our hours of operation! Starting June 2 and continuing through the end of August, we’ll be open every day of the week from 9am – 4pm, giving your family even more opportunities to visit […]
Introducing our newly renovated quiet room! Designed to better support the autism community and those with sensory sensitivities, we recently opened a brand-new quiet room called the Space Station! The room, now equipped with a fresh coat of paint, updated lighting, new furniture, and enhanced self-regulation tools, embodies a space theme throughout it. The space […]
Join us for a summer of fun and exploration! We’re thrilled to bring back our Summer Explorer Camps for 2025 with some exciting changes! Similar to last year, Summer Explorer Camp will run throughout July and August and will continue to provide children with an unforgettable experience, blending hands-on learning, social engagement, and free play. […]
Adult-only nights at the BFK are back! Introducing Building for Grown-Ups, our 2025 series of adult-only nights at the BFK! We’re kicking off this series with Building for Grown-Ups: Agents + Aliases, a spy-themed event taking place on Saturday, February 1 from 6 – 9pm. During this night of espionage and excitement, you’ll get to […]
Inspiring the next generation of change makers! From parks and recreation centers to schools and nonprofits, we have so many wonderful places to be grateful for in our community. But all of these places, including the Building for Kids itself, wouldn’t be possible if it weren’t for those who decided that they were going to […]
Explore our latest renovations! The Building for Kids is proud to have officially opened three renovated exhibits and a new Welcome Center! On Tuesday, September 17, a round robin ribbon cutting event with individual ribbon cuttings for each new space was held to celebrate. These updates combine to form one of the biggest renovations at […]
You’re invited to a night of free admission at the BFK! Get crafty, enjoy story time, and celebrate diversity by attending Diversity Discover Free Night at the Building for Kids! During this free event on Saturday, September 21 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, local non-profits and community groups will lead hands-on activities and host performances […]
Introducing Member Mornings at the BFK! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Member Mornings at the Building for Kids! Starting in September, we’re offering our valued members a special opportunity to enjoy the museum. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8 – 9am, the museum will be open exclusively for members to explore our […]
You’re invited to the 15th annual BFK Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare on Wednesday, July 24! Celebrate children during this annual summer tradition where kids and their grown-ups stroll through the streets of Downtown Appleton dressed in themed costumes and non-motorized floats (bikes, wagons, strollers, etc.). Gather your family, friends, or other groups and brainstorm […]
