One of the core beliefs at The Building for Kids Children’s Museum (BFKCM) is that every child and family deserve a chance to play. Families going through financial difficulties can visit the BFKCM for $2 per person under the newest program, Access Admission, part of the national Museums for All program an initiative between the […]
At Financial Literacy Free Day at The Building for Kids Children’s Museum (BFKCM) families can learn how to save and spend wisely, and have fun doing it! This free admission day on Sunday, April 22 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. is sponsored by Money Smart Week, Mielke Family Foundation and Chase Bank and will […]
The Building for Kids (BFK) will be celebrating what makes our community unique at Diversity Discovery Free Day on Sunday, February 11 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. In partnership with Celebrate Diversity and University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, with the support of the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, this free admission day will feature […]
Big Arts in the Little Apple, an annual collaborative program between The Building for Kids (BFK) and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, will be unveiling a community-wide art exhibit on February 3. Over 700 original pieces were created by Appleton Area School District 3rd and 4th-grade students this past fall and will be displayed in […]
This is what the Innovation Lab, currently under construction, looks like! Not very exciting? It will be! We are hard at work on programs, interactives and challenges to get you and your family engaged with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The Lab’s grand opening is at our Adult Recess 25th Birthday Celebration on November […]
A lot of giggles, memories and milestones can happen in 25 years, and The Building for Kids (BFK) is celebrating them all! It is not just a celebration for the BFK, but for the community that created and supports it. Throughout the year several exciting events and additions will take place, including the 25th Birthday […]
Looking to jam? The Building for Kids Children’s Museum (BFKCM) will have free admission for Music Makers Free Day Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event, created in partnership with Mile of Music, will feature music programs from the Mile of Music Education Team, plus other music and art activities. Along […]
The community is invited to the Children’s Parade on Wednesday, July 26 where kids 12 and under will be expressing their imaginations by parading in costume, riding decorated bikes or other non-motorized transportation in the 9th Annual Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare. Family members can also join the fun in costumes or by pushing young […]
It’s time to unleash your imagination and get your floats ready for the 9th Annual Children’s Parade on Wednesday, July 26 in downtown Appleton. Presented by ThedaCare, the Parade invites families to express their creativity by parading in costume, riding decorated bikes or other non-motorized transportation. Registration is free, but required, at buildingforkids.org. The parade line up begins at […]
The Building for Kids Children’s Museum (BFKCM) will be celebrating what makes us unique at Diversity Discovery Free Day on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In partnership with Celebrate Diversity and University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, with the support of the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, this free admission day will […]
