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

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April 28, 2025(1 event)

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April 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!

April 29, 2025(2 events)

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April 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!


April 29, 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.
April 30, 2025(1 event)

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April 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!

May 1, 2025(2 events)

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May 1, 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!


May 1, 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!

May 2, 2025(1 event)

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May 2, 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!

May 3, 2025(2 events)

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May 3, 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!


May 3, 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.
May 4, 2025(1 event)

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May 4, 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!

May 5, 2025
May 6, 2025(2 events)

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May 6, 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!


May 6, 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.
May 7, 2025(1 event)

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May 7, 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!

May 8, 2025(2 events)

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May 8, 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!


May 8, 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!

May 9, 2025(1 event)

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May 9, 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!

May 10, 2025(3 events)

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May 10, 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!


May 10, 2025

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!


May 10, 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.
May 11, 2025(2 events)

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May 11, 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!


May 11, 2025

Today in The Lab, make paper with mom, then use your paper to create handprint art or a Mother's Day card in The Studio!

May 12, 2025
May 13, 2025(2 events)

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May 13, 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!


May 13, 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.
May 14, 2025(1 event)

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May 14, 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!

May 15, 2025(2 events)

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May 15, 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!


May 15, 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!

May 16, 2025(1 event)

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May 16, 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!

May 17, 2025(2 events)

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May 17, 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!


May 17, 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.
May 18, 2025(2 events)

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May 18, 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!


May 18, 2025

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!

May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025(2 events)

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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!


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.
May 21, 2025(1 event)

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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!

May 22, 2025(2 events)

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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!


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!

May 23, 2025(1 event)

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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!

May 24, 2025(2 events)

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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!


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.
May 25, 2025(1 event)

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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!

May 26, 2025
May 27, 2025(2 events)

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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!


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.
May 28, 2025(1 event)

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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!

May 29, 2025(2 events)

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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!


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!

May 30, 2025(1 event)

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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!

May 31, 2025(2 events)

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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!


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.
June 1, 2025(1 event)

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June 1, 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!

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