Food Art
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May 1, 2025
Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop.
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During every visit to the Building for Kids, you’ll find ongoing activities happening in The Lab, Studio, Food to Grow, and other spaces around the museum. Check out what’s happening this week!
Activities & Events in May 2025
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Food Art Fresh Herbs and Dressings Fresh Herbs and Dressings
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May 1, 2025This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!
Polymers Polymers
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May 1, 2025Head 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 Taste Testing
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May 1, 2025Sample 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.
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Food Art Food Art
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May 2, 2025Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop.
Fresh Herbs and Dressings Fresh Herbs and Dressings
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May 2, 2025This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!
Polymers Polymers
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May 2, 2025Head 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!
Music With Bernardo Music With Bernardo
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May 2, 2025Join 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.
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Food Art Food Art
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May 3, 2025Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop.
Fresh Herbs and Dressings Fresh Herbs and Dressings
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May 3, 2025This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!
Polymers Polymers
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May 3, 2025Head 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!
Pottery & Sculpting Pottery & Sculpting
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May 3, 2025Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel!
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Food Art Food Art
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May 4, 2025Create and paint your favorite food in The Studio and use different materials to give it a vibrant 3D pop.
Fresh Herbs and Dressings Fresh Herbs and Dressings
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May 4, 2025This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!
Polymers Polymers
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May 4, 2025Head 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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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 6, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 6, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 6, 2025Head 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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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 7, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 7, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 7, 2025Head 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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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 8, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 8, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 8, 2025Head 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 Taste Testing
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May 8, 2025Sample 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.
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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 9, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 9, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 9, 2025Head 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!
Music With Bernardo Music With Bernardo
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May 9, 2025Join 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.
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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 10, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 10, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 10, 2025Head 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!
Pottery & Sculpting Pottery & Sculpting
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May 10, 2025Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel!
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Cooking with Mom Cooking with Mom
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May 11, 2025Today in Food to Grow, make some tasty snacks with mom!
Gifts for Mom Gifts for Mom
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May 11, 2025Today in The Studio, make handprint art, floral creations, and Mother’s Day cards for mom!
Papermaking Papermaking
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May 11, 2025Today in The Lab, make paper with mom, then use your paper to create handprint art or a Mother's Day card in The Studio!
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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 13, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 13, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 13, 2025Head 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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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 14, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 14, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 14, 2025Head 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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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 15, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 15, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 15, 2025Head 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 Taste Testing
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May 15, 2025Sample 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.
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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 16, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 16, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 16, 2025Head 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!
Music With Bernardo Music With Bernardo
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May 16, 2025Join 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.
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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 17, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 17, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 17, 2025Head 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!
Pottery & Sculpting Pottery & Sculpting
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May 17, 2025Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel!
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Art the Final Frontier Art the Final Frontier
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May 18, 2025This week in The Studio, discover the beauty of the universe while expressing your artistic talents. Come and let your imagination soar among the stars!
Naturally Sweet! Naturally Sweet!
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May 18, 2025This week in Food to Grow, build Your Own Sweet Treat! Learn how to make sweet treats for the spring season using healthy ingredients of your choice.
Polymers Polymers
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May 18, 2025Head 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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Polymers Polymers
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May 20, 2025Head 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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Polymers Polymers
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May 21, 2025Head 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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Polymers Polymers
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May 22, 2025Head 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 Taste Testing
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May 22, 2025Sample 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.
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Polymers Polymers
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May 23, 2025Head 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!
Music With Bernardo Music With Bernardo
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May 23, 2025Join 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.
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Polymers Polymers
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May 24, 2025Head 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!
Pottery & Sculpting Pottery & Sculpting
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May 24, 2025Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel!
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Polymers Polymers
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May 25, 2025Head 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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Polymers Polymers
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May 27, 2025Head 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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Polymers Polymers
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May 28, 2025Head 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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Polymers Polymers
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May 29, 2025Head 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 Taste Testing
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May 29, 2025Sample 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.
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Polymers Polymers
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May 30, 2025Head 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!
Music With Bernardo Music With Bernardo
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May 30, 2025Join 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.
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Polymers Polymers
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May 31, 2025Head 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!
Pottery & Sculpting Pottery & Sculpting
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May 31, 2025Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel!
