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 July 2025

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 1, 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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    July 1, 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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 2, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 3, 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!

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    July 3, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 4, 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!

    Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group

    Category: Programs Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group


    July 4, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 5, 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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    July 5, 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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 6, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    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!

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    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!

    Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group

    Category: Programs Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group


    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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    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!

    Welcome Baby Connecting Event

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Connecting Event


    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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 14, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 15, 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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    July 15, 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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 16, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 17, 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!

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    July 17, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 18, 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!

    Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group

    Category: Programs Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group


    July 18, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 19, 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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    July 19, 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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 20, 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!

    Sensory Superstars

    Category: Programs Sensory Superstars


    July 20, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 21, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 22, 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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    July 22, 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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 23, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 24, 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!

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    July 24, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 25, 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!

    Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group

    Category: Programs Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group


    July 25, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 26, 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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    July 26, 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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 27, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 28, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 29, 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!

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    July 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.
  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 30, 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!

  • Food Spoilage

    Category: The Lab Food Spoilage

    Times Vary
    July 31, 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!

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    July 31, 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!

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