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 September 2025

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September 1, 2025
September 2, 2025(2 events)

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September 2, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 2, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 3, 2025(1 event)

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September 3, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 4, 2025(2 events)

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September 4, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 4, 2025

Welcome Baby Playgroup

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!

September 5, 2025(1 event)

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September 5, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 6, 2025(2 events)

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September 6, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 6, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 7, 2025(1 event)

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September 7, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 8, 2025
September 9, 2025(2 events)

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September 9, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 9, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 10, 2025(1 event)

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September 10, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 11, 2025(2 events)

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September 11, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 11, 2025

Welcome Baby Playgroup

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!

September 12, 2025(1 event)

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September 12, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 13, 2025(3 events)

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September 13, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 13, 2025

Welcome Baby Connecting Event

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!


September 13, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 14, 2025(1 event)

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September 14, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 15, 2025
September 16, 2025(2 events)

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September 16, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 16, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 17, 2025(1 event)

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September 17, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 18, 2025(2 events)

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September 18, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 18, 2025

Welcome Baby Playgroup

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!

September 19, 2025(1 event)

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September 19, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 20, 2025(2 events)

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September 20, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 20, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 21, 2025(2 events)

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September 21, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 21, 2025

Sensory Superstars!

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!

September 22, 2025
September 23, 2025(2 events)

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September 23, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 23, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 24, 2025(1 event)

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September 24, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 25, 2025(2 events)

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September 25, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 25, 2025

Welcome Baby Playgroup

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!

September 26, 2025(1 event)

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September 26, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 27, 2025(2 events)

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September 27, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 27, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
September 28, 2025(1 event)

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September 28, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

September 29, 2025
September 30, 2025(2 events)

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September 30, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


September 30, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
October 1, 2025(1 event)

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October 1, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

October 2, 2025(2 events)

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October 2, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


October 2, 2025

Welcome Baby Playgroup

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!

October 3, 2025(1 event)

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October 3, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

October 4, 2025(2 events)

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October 4, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!


October 4, 2025

Early Explorers
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.
October 5, 2025(1 event)

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October 5, 2025

This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!

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