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.

Week of Jul 7th

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July 7, 2025(3 events)

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July 7, 2025

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

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July 7, 2025

This week in The Lab, learn about food spoilage, including the different things you can do to create less food waste and various techniques to prevent your favorite foods from spoiling!


July 7, 2025

This week in The Studio, come make Medieval Masterpieces!

July 8, 2025(4 events)

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July 8, 2025

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

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July 8, 2025

This week in The Lab, learn about food spoilage, including the different things you can do to create less food waste and various techniques to prevent your favorite foods from spoiling!


July 8, 2025

This week in The Studio, come make Medieval Masterpieces!


July 8, 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.
July 9, 2025(3 events)

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July 9, 2025

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

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July 9, 2025

This week in The Lab, learn about food spoilage, including the different things you can do to create less food waste and various techniques to prevent your favorite foods from spoiling!


July 9, 2025

This week in The Studio, come make Medieval Masterpieces!

July 10, 2025(4 events)

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July 10, 2025

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

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July 10, 2025

This week in The Lab, learn about food spoilage, including the different things you can do to create less food waste and various techniques to prevent your favorite foods from spoiling!


July 10, 2025

This week in The Studio, come make Medieval Masterpieces!


July 10, 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!

July 11, 2025(5 events)

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July 11, 2025

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

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July 11, 2025

This week in The Lab, learn about food spoilage, including the different things you can do to create less food waste and various techniques to prevent your favorite foods from spoiling!


July 11, 2025

This week in The Studio, come make Medieval Masterpieces!


July 11, 2025

The Jr. Explorers Meet-Up Groups are designed for caregivers and kids who have participated in Building for Kids’ Junior Explorers Program or caregivers and their kids who are interested in learning more about the program. Come enjoy songs, stories, activities, and community! These meet-up groups occur every Friday at 10am and are free with the paid price of general admission or a BFK membership.

Learn more and register here!


July 11, 2025

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. 

July 12, 2025(5 events)

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July 12, 2025

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

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July 12, 2025

This week in The Lab, learn about food spoilage, including the different things you can do to create less food waste and various techniques to prevent your favorite foods from spoiling!


July 12, 2025

This week in The Studio, come make Medieval Masterpieces!


July 12, 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!


July 12, 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.
July 13, 2025(3 events)

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July 13, 2025

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

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July 13, 2025

This week in The Lab, learn about food spoilage, including the different things you can do to create less food waste and various techniques to prevent your favorite foods from spoiling!


July 13, 2025

This week in The Studio, come make Medieval Masterpieces!

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