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!
Friday, August 7
Picture Perfect Creations
Today in The Studio, we’re making photography-inspired art. Observe colors, shapes, and details in the image, then recreate it using your own creative style!
I Spy Challenge
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you design your own “I Spy” challenge?
Saturday, August 8
Picture Perfect Creations
Today in The Studio, we’re making photography-inspired art. Observe colors, shapes, and details in the image, then recreate it using your own creative style!
I Spy Challenge
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you design your own “I Spy” challenge?
Sunday, August 9
Paint, Sprinkle, Reveal
Today in The Studio, we’re making art with salt. Brush water onto paper, add colorful paint, and sprinkle salt on top to create unique textures and patterns!
Chain Reaction Challenge
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you create a sequence where one action causes another?
Monday, August 10
Paint, Sprinkle, Reveal
Today in The Studio, we’re making art with salt. Brush water onto paper, add colorful paint, and sprinkle salt on top to create unique textures and patterns!
Chain Reaction Challenge
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you create a sequence where one action causes another?
Tuesday, August 11
Paint, Sprinkle, Reveal
Today in The Studio, we’re making art with baking soda. Brush water onto paper, add colorful paint, and sprinkle baking soda on top to create unique textures and patterns!
Coding with Color
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you create a path for Ozobots with lines and color codes?
Wednesday, August 12
Paint, Sprinkle, Reveal
Today in The Studio, we’re making art with sugar. Brush water onto paper, add colorful paint, and sprinkle sugar on top to create unique textures and patterns!
Spin Lab
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you make something that can spins on its own?
Thursday, August 13
Foam Fun Creations
Today in The Studio, we’re using shaving cream to create fluffy art and marbled masterpieces. Swirl, squish, and splash to see what textures you can create!
Long-Distance Grab Challenge
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you design a tool that can pick up an object from across the table?
Friday, August 14
Marble-Made Masterpieces
Today in The Studio, we’re painting with marbles. Roll marbles through paint to create colorful, one-of-a-kind artwork powered by motion and creativity!
Sink or Sail Challenge
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! How many pennies can your boat hold?
Saturday, August 15
Secret Agent Day: Spy Gear Workshop
Today in The Studio, we’re making spy gadgets. Use recycled and found materials to design and build the spy tools you’ll need for your next mission, including binoculars, magnifying glasses, and disguises!
Secret Agent Day: Fingerprint Detective
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Compare fingerprints under a microscope and see if you can find a match.
Sunday, August 16
Clay Creations
Today in The Lab, we’re experimenting with clay. Get hands-on with our pottery wheel and bring your own clay creations to life alongside our museum educators!
Sink or Float Challenge
Join us in The Lab for the daily challenge! Can you predict which objects will sink and which will float?
Events Calendar
For a comprehensive list of events and programs at the BFK, check out the below calendar!
Click on an event or program to find more information and applicable registration details.
