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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

  • Fresh Herbs and Dressings

    Category: Food to Grow Fresh Herbs and Dressings


    May 1, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!

    Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

    Taste Testing

    Category: Food to Grow Taste Testing


    May 1, 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.

  • Fresh Herbs and Dressings

    Category: Food to Grow Fresh Herbs and Dressings


    May 2, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!

    Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Fresh Herbs and Dressings

    Category: Food to Grow Fresh Herbs and Dressings


    May 3, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!

    Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Fresh Herbs and Dressings

    Category: Food to Grow Fresh Herbs and Dressings


    May 4, 2025

    This week in Food to Grow, come make tasty dressings using our Flex Farm herbs and greens!

    Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 6, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 7, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 8, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

    Taste Testing

    Category: Food to Grow Taste Testing


    May 8, 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.

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 9, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 10, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Cooking with Mom

    Category: Food to Grow Cooking with Mom


    May 11, 2025

    Today in Food to Grow, make some tasty snacks with mom!

    Papermaking

    Category: The Lab Papermaking


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 13, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 14, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 15, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

    Taste Testing

    Category: Food to Grow Taste Testing


    May 15, 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.

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 16, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 17, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Naturally Sweet!

    Category: Food to Grow Naturally Sweet!


    May 18, 2025

    This 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

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

    Taste Testing

    Category: Food to Grow Taste Testing


    May 22, 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.

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

    Taste Testing

    Category: Food to Grow Taste Testing


    May 29, 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.

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

  • Polymers

    Category: The Lab Polymers


    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!

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