Daily Activities

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 May 2025

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 20, 2025

    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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    May 20, 2025

    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.
  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 21, 2025

    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 22, 2025

    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!

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    May 22, 2025

    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 23, 2025

    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 24, 2025

    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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    May 24, 2025

    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.
  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 25, 2025

    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 27, 2025

    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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    May 27, 2025

    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.
  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 28, 2025

    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 29, 2025

    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!

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    May 29, 2025

    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 30, 2025

    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    May 31, 2025

    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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    May 31, 2025

    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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