On November 6 from 6 – 10pm, the Building for Kids will transform into the scene of an art heist for our next Building for Grown-ups event! The evening invites adults (ages 21+) to step into a mystery where a priceless painting has disappeared and everyone is a suspect. The case begins with an […]
Build the membership that’s right for your family! To kick off Member Appreciation Month, we’re excited to announce that as of September 1, the Building for Kids is transitioning to new customizable monthly membership experience to help make membership more accessible and easier to personalize for your family’s needs. Informed by feedback from our members, […]
Traveling Exhibit: September 19 – May 30 Imagine wandering into an art gallery where the frame of a painting becomes a doorway into a new world. Beginning September 19, families can experience just that with Framed: Step Into Art™, an immersive traveling exhibit coming to the Building for Kids! This interactive exhibit, sponsored locally by […]
September 1 – 30 Join us throughout September as we celebrate Member Appreciation Month! We’re grateful for the support, enthusiasm, and sense of community our members bring to the Building for Kids. As a thank you, we’re offering a variety of special perks and added benefits throughout the month: Free Parking: Parking will be free […]
What if preschool followed your child’s curiosity—and play wasn’t a break from learning, but the foundation of it? For more than three decades, the Building for Kids has helped children build confidence, curiosity, and resilience through play-based learning experiences. Along the way, we’ve often heard the question from families and community members: “Have you ever […]
On Wednesday, July 22, families and groups from across the community will gather for the 17th Annual BFK Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare—and you’re invited to participate! During this free celebration of children in our community, kids and their grown-ups parade through College Avenue together in themed costumes, props, and non-motorized floats like wagons, bikes, […]
Opening May 2026: Power Up, Sponsored by U.S. Venture! Help power up the city of Appleton with a brand-new exhibit coming soon to the Building for Kids! We’re excited to announce that Power Up, sponsored by U.S. Venture, is opening to the public on Saturday, May 30, 2026! Located in a newly constructed first-floor gallery […]
Check out our new History of Helpers Display! The Building for Kids Children’s Museum exists today because of a three‑decade history of dedicated supporters who believed in our mission and the power of learning through play. That legacy is what inspired the opening of our new History of Helpers display—an interactive mural created in partnership […]
Join us for our next adult-only night at the BFK! Our adult-only events were such a hit in 2025, that we’re bringing them back this year with Building for Grown-ups: Roaring 20s! On Friday, April 10 from 6 – 9pm, you’re invited to step into the razzle dazzle of the jazz age during this 1920s […]
With spring breaks around the corner for many schools, we want to help you plan an unforgettable trip to the Building for Kids for your family! In celebration of many schools being closed for spring break, the week of March 30 – April 3 will be filled with unique themed days. Check out our line-up […]
