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 June 2025

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 17, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    June 17, 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
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 18, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    June 19, 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!

    Taste Testing

    Category: Food to Grow Taste Testing

    Times Vary
    June 19, 2025

    Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day.

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    June 19, 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
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 20, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

    Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group

    Category: Programs Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group


    June 20, 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!

  • Dino Dine

    Category: Food to Grow Dino Dine

    Times Vary
    June 21, 2025

    Feast Like a T-Rex or Graze Like a Brontosaurus! During Dino Day, children will embark on a prehistoric culinary adventure by learning about the dietary habits of dinosaurs.

    Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs

    Category: The Lab Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs

    Times Vary
    June 21, 2025

    Today in The Lab, dissolve dino eggs to reveal the dinosaur inside.

    Dino Day

    Category: Special Event Dino Day


    June 21, 2025

    Dig into the past for a prehistoric adventure on Dino Day! On June 21, we'll have dino themed activities in The Studio, The Lab, and Food to Grow, plus a dino scavenger hunt around the museum.

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    June 21, 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
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 22, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 23, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 24, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    June 24, 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
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 25, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    June 26, 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!

    Taste Testing

    Category: Food to Grow Taste Testing

    Times Vary
    June 26, 2025

    Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day.

    Welcome Baby Playgroup

    Category: Programs Welcome Baby Playgroup


    June 26, 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
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 27, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

    Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group

    Category: Programs Jr. Explorers Meet-up Group


    June 27, 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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers

    Times Vary
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 28, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

    Early Explorers

    Category: Programs Early Explorers


    June 28, 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
    June 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!

    Tortilla Treats

    Category: Food to Grow Tortilla Treats

    Times Vary
    June 29, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, get creative with tortillas and make healthy rolled up snacks that are fun and delicious! Learn how to make tortillas from scratch and create your own rolled up recipes.

     

     

  • Red, White, and Blue

    Category: Food to Grow Red, White, and Blue

    Times Vary
    June 30, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, celebrate the 4th of July by making delicious treats using red, white, and blue ingredients.

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