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December 2, 2025
This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
The BFK has exciting activities, events, and programs happening daily! From rotating activities in The Studio, Food to Grow, and The Lab to special events and programs, there’s always something new to discover! Click on an activity for more information.
Activities & Events in December 2025
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December 1, 2025
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December 2, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. 
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays or Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 3, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 4, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. 
Come play with other first-time parents and their new babies at the BFK! Welcome Baby Play Groups are informal opportunities to play and socialize with other new families in our Babies & Toddlers Around the World exhibit. These play groups occur every Thursday at 10am at the Building for Kids. This is a free opportunity for parents and their babies under 18 months. Learn more and register here! |
December 5, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – The Grinch is leaving his cave on Mount Crumpit and coming to the BFK! Put on your holiday or Grinch-inspired outfits and join us on Friday, December 5 or December 12 from 5 – 7pm for pizza, Grinch-themed activities, after-hours playtime, storytimes, and plenty of opportunities to meet the Grinch. This event costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members. We also have an opportunity to meet the Grinch in a lower-sensory environment, including dimmer lighting, no music, and certain exhibits turned off, on Wednesday, December 10 from 5 – 7pm. This event is FREE for families in the autism community. Register Here |
December 6, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 7, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 8, 2025
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December 9, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays or Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 10, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – This event will feature a lowered sensory character playdate experience! The Grinch is leaving his cave on Mount Crumpit and coming to the BFK! Put on your holiday or Grinch-inspired outfits and join us on Friday, December 5 or December 12 from 5 – 7pm for pizza, Grinch-themed activities, after-hours playtime, storytimes, and plenty of opportunities to meet the Grinch. This event is FREE for families in the autism community. Register Here |
December 11, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Come play with other first-time parents and their new babies at the BFK! Welcome Baby Play Groups are informal opportunities to play and socialize with other new families in our Babies & Toddlers Around the World exhibit. These play groups occur every Thursday at 10am at the Building for Kids. This is a free opportunity for parents and their babies under 18 months. Learn more and register here! |
December 12, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – The Grinch is leaving his cave on Mount Crumpit and coming to the BFK! Put on your holiday or Grinch-inspired outfits and join us on Friday, December 5 or December 12 from 5 – 7pm for pizza, Grinch-themed activities, after-hours playtime, storytimes, and plenty of opportunities to meet the Grinch. This event costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members. We also have an opportunity to meet the Grinch in a lower-sensory environment, including dimmer lighting, no music, and certain exhibits turned off, on Wednesday, December 10 from 5 – 7pm. This event is FREE for families in the autism community. Register Here |
December 13, 2025(5 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 
Are you a first-time parent? Or a soon-to-be first-time parent? Attend a Welcome Baby Connecting Event and receive a free BFK membership! Connecting Events occur the second Saturday of every month in-person at the Building for Kids. During these free events, an expert from one of our partner organizations will lead a conversation focused on babies and parenting. Learn more and register here!
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 14, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 15, 2025
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December 16, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays or Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 17, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 18, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Come play with other first-time parents and their new babies at the BFK! Welcome Baby Play Groups are informal opportunities to play and socialize with other new families in our Babies & Toddlers Around the World exhibit. These play groups occur every Thursday at 10am at the Building for Kids. This is a free opportunity for parents and their babies under 18 months. Learn more and register here! |
December 19, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 20, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 21, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 
Sensory Superstars consists of a lower-sensory environment at the museum – lower lighting, no music, and certain exhibits will be turned off. This program may also include guests, resources, and sensory-friendly activities. Sensory Superstars occurs the third Sunday of every month from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and is free to families in the Autism community. Learn more here! |
December 22, 2025
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December 23, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays or Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 24, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 25, 2025
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December 26, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 27, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 28, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 29, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 30, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Do you have an 18 - 36 month old? Join us at the BFK for Early Explorers on Tuesdays or Saturdays at 10am! During Early Explorers, a museum educator facilitates activities that are aimed to strengthen the relationship between children and grown-ups, develop motor skills, and connect socially. This program is free with the paid price of general admission.
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December 31, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – Welcome 2026 at the BFK! On Wednesday, December 31 from 9am – 4pm, we’re hosting our annual BFK New Year event, complete with themed activities all day long. Create your own musical instruments and noisemakers in The Studio, join lively parades throughout the museum, and get ready for confetti-filled countdowns and ball drops! |
January 1, 2026(1 event) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! |
January 2, 2026
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January 4, 2026
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