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.
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March 31, 2025
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April 2, 2025
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April 3, 2025(1 event) – 
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! |
April 4, 2025
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April 7, 2025
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April 8, 2025(4 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! – 
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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April 9, 2025(3 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! |
April 10, 2025(5 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! – Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. –
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! |
April 11, 2025(4 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
April 12, 2025(7 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – 
Join us for our Make Money Count day in partnership with Money Smart Week! This will be a day of free admission, where the whole family can learn about good financial habits through fun, interactive activities. Throughout the day, the museum will function like a mini economy. You’ll get to choose a job to earn money, track your expenses, brainstorm how you would like to share your money, and finally save your money at The Littlest Branch. No pre-registration is required. Learn more here! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! – 
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.
– Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
April 13, 2025(3 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! |
April 14, 2025
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April 15, 2025(4 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! –
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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April 16, 2025(3 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! |
April 17, 2025(5 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! – Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. –
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! |
April 18, 2025(4 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
April 19, 2025(5 events) – In The Studio this week, we're creating upcycled art! Join us to create something new out of something old! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to learn about the different types of rice and create your own rice dishes! –
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.
– Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
April 20, 2025(1 event) April 20, 2025 Sorry! We're closed for Easter today. We'll reopen on Tuesday, April 22 at 9am. |
April 21, 2025
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April 22, 2025(3 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – Join us in Food to Grow this week to make your own miniature waffles and then taste your delicious creation! –
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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April 23, 2025(4 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to make your own miniature waffles and then taste your delicious creation! – 
Do you have a little one at home? Join us for Baby’s Night Out at the BFK, an event just for babies and their families! The evening will include opportunities to connect with other new parents and enjoy age-appropriate activities such as creating hand/footprint art, a bubble wrap sensory experience, photo opps, storytimes, and more! This event is free for members and $11 for non-members. Infants under 12 months are free as well. Register here! |
April 24, 2025(5 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. – Join us in Food to Grow this week to make your own miniature waffles and then taste your delicious creation! –
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! |
April 25, 2025(4 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to make your own miniature waffles and then taste your delicious creation! – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
April 26, 2025(5 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to make your own miniature waffles and then taste your delicious creation! –
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.
– Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
April 27, 2025(3 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us in Food to Grow this week to make your own miniature waffles and then taste your delicious creation! |
April 28, 2025
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April 29, 2025(4 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! –
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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April 30, 2025(3 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
May 1, 2025(5 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. –
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! |
May 2, 2025(4 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
May 3, 2025(5 events) – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! –
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.
– Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
May 4, 2025(4 events) – Join us on Sunday, May 4 between 9am and 4pm for a special Pay-What-You-Can day at the BFK! Choose your donation amount and enjoy a day of exploration and discovery around the museum, while supporting our community! The day supports the BFK's Access for All Initiative, which aims to ensure that families facing financial barriers are able to access the opportunities offered at the museum. – Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop. – This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens! – Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
