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September 30, 2025
This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Check out a list of our upcoming events below!
Night at the Castle
October 4 – 5 | 5:00pm – 7:00am
We bid thee welcome to Night at the Castle, an overnight lock-in event in honor of The Amazing Castle™ traveling exhibit! Embark on an immersive journey to The Amazing Castle followed by a slumber within our museum walls. The evening shall commence with a hearty supper and a bounty of merry pastimes, including a quest for dragon eggs, telling tales, brewing potions, castle-building contests, and more. When the revels have ended, you can choose a cozy spot to sleep in the museum and retire for the night!
This event costs $15 for members and $25 for non-members.
Register Here
PJ Party with Llama Llama
Friday, October 10: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Llama Llama is coming to the BFK for a PJ party! Wear your favorite PJs, and join us for after-hours playtime, themed activities, storytimes, pizza, and lots of opportunities to meet Llama Llama in his red pajamas! This event is sponsored by Festival Foods and costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
Sensory-Friendly Option: Designed for families in the autism community, we also have a sensory friendly option to meet Llama Llama on Wednesday, October 8. This event is free for families in the autism community.
Register to meet Llama Llama here!
Children’s Wisconsin Free Night
Featuring Teddy Bear Urgent Care | Friday, October 24: 5:00 – 7:00pm
The Building for Kids will transform into a Teddy Bear Urgent Care during a FREE night hosted by Children’s Wisconsin! Bring your teddy bear or stuffed animals for a check-up, engage in themed activities, and enjoy a free evening of play in the museum.
Each child will also receive a free teddy bear keychain, and their stuffed friends will get a sticker for being so brave during their visit!
This event is free for all families and no pre-registration is required.
Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 25: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Suit up in your Halloween costumes and join us for a day packed with frightfully fun activities! Show off your creativity and create spooky sock puppet creatures and Halloween masks in The Studio, sink your fangs into some delicious Pumpkin Bread in Food to Grow, and enter Frankenstein’s Laboratory and perform hair-raising experiments with a Van de Graaf Generator.
Plus, come dressed in your Halloween costume and receive $1 off the price of admission! Otherwise, regular admission applies.
Purchase Advanced General Admission Tickets Here
Building for Grown-Ups:
Medieval Knight
Saturday, November 8: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Hear ye! hear ye! You are hereby invited to Building for Grown-ups: Medieval Knight, an adult-only night sponsored by TDS! Don thy finest medieval garb, rally thy fellow knights and nobles, and join us on Saturday, November 8 for a majestic evening enriched by themed festivities.
Compete in interactive quests including medieval trivia, a scavenger hunt, hobby-horse jousting, a combat demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism in North-East Wisconsin, and much more! Plus, enjoy snacks, a cash bar provided by Stone Arch, raffles, and a dance party. Whether you’re a knight, wizard, or curious adventurer, this event promises a night of fun, fantasy, and festive delight!
If you pre-register, the cost is $20 per person. Cost at the door is $30 per person. This event is for ages 21+ and a physical ID will be required at check-in.
Register Here
Activities & Events Calendar
For a more comprehensive list of what’s going on daily at the BFK, check out the below calendar. Here you can find details about all of our upcoming events, available programs, and activities in The Lab, The Studio, and Food to Grow! Click on an event or activity to find more information and applicable registration details.
Activities & Events in October 2025
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September 29, 2025
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September 30, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. 
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.
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October 1, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 2, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. 
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! |
October 3, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 4, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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.
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October 5, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 6, 2025
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October 7, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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.
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October 8, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! October 8, 2025 
This sensory-friendly Llama Llama playdate is designed for families in the autism community. Come meet Llama Llama in his red pajamas in a sensory-friendly environment! Wear your favorite PJs and join us for quiet after-hours playtime, themed activities, storytimes, pizza, and opportunities to hang out with Llama Llama! This event is free for families in the autism community. – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 9, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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! |
October 10, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! October 10, 2025
Llama Llama is coming to the BFK for a PJ party! Wear your favorite PJs, and join us for after-hours playtime, themed activities, storytimes, pizza, and lots of opportunities to meet Llama Llama in his red pajamas! This event is sponsored by Festival Foods and costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members. – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 11, 2025(5 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 
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!
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.
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October 12, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 13, 2025
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October 14, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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.
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October 15, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 16, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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! |
October 17, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 18, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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.
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October 19, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 
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! |
October 20, 2025
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October 21, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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.
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October 22, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 23, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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! |
October 24, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 25, 2025(5 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – More details to come!
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.
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October 26, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 27, 2025
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October 28, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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.
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October 29, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
October 30, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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! |
October 31, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
November 1, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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.
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November 2, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! – More details to come! – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
