Upcoming Events

Check out a list of our upcoming events below!

Teen’s Night Out

Thursday, December 11: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

On Thursday, December 11 from 6:30 – 8:30pm, the BFK is hosting our very first teen night in partnership with This is Improv! During this free event, middle and high school students are invited to participate in workshops hosted by This is Improv that teach valuable life skills in a fun and interactive way. Teens will also get to have fun socializing and playing in our exhibits! This is a free event, but registration is encouraged.

Register Here

Teen's Night Out

Pizza with the Grinch

Friday, December 12: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

The Grinch is leaving his cave on Mount Crumpit and coming to the BFK! Put on your holiday or Grinch-inspired outfits and join us on Friday, December 12 from 5 – 7pm for pizza, Grinch-themed activities, after-hours playtime, storytimes, and plenty of opportunities to meet the Grinch. This event costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

We also have an opportunity to meet the Grinch in a lower-sensory environment, including dimmer lighting, no music, and certain exhibits turned off, on Wednesday, December 10 from 5 – 7pm. This event is FREE for families in the autism community.

Register Here

Pizza with the Grinch

Winter Break at the BFK

December 26 – December 31

To celebrate no school over winter break, we’ll feature a new theme at the museum every day! Check out our exciting line-up of themes below:

  • Friday, December 26: Olympic Trials at the BFK
  • Saturday, December 27: Renaissance Faire
  • Sunday, December 28: Clay Day
  • Monday, December 29: Kid’s Dance Party
  • Tuesday, December 30: Summer Back in December
  • Wednesday, December 31: BFK New Year

Purchase Advanced General Admission Tickets Here

Clay Day

BFK New Year

Wednesday, December 31: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Welcome 2026 at the BFK! On Wednesday, December 31 from 9am – 4pm, we’re hosting our annual BFK New Year event, complete with themed activities all day long. Create your own musical instruments and noisemakers in The Studio, join lively parades throughout the museum, and get ready for confetti-filled countdowns and ball drops!

This event is free with the paid price of general admission or a BFK membership. No pre-registration is required.

Purchase Advanced General Admission Tickets Here

 

BFK New Year

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 December 2025

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December 1, 2025
December 2, 2025(1 event)

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December 5, 2025(2 events)

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December 5, 2025

The Grinch is leaving his cave on Mount Crumpit and coming to the BFK! Put on your holiday or Grinch-inspired outfits and join us on Friday, December 5 or December 12 from 5 – 7pm for pizza, Grinch-themed activities, after-hours playtime, storytimes, and plenty of opportunities to meet the Grinch. This event costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

We also have an opportunity to meet the Grinch in a lower-sensory environment, including dimmer lighting, no music, and certain exhibits turned off, on Wednesday, December 10 from 5 – 7pm. This event is FREE for families in the autism community.

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December 6, 2025(1 event)

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December 10, 2025(2 events)

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December 10, 2025

This event will feature a lowered sensory character playdate experience!

The Grinch is leaving his cave on Mount Crumpit and coming to the BFK! Put on your holiday or Grinch-inspired outfits and join us on Friday, December 5 or December 12 from 5 – 7pm for pizza, Grinch-themed activities, after-hours playtime, storytimes, and plenty of opportunities to meet the Grinch.

This event is FREE for families in the autism community.

Register Here

December 11, 2025(1 event)

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December 12, 2025(2 events)

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December 12, 2025

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December 12, 2025

The Grinch is leaving his cave on Mount Crumpit and coming to the BFK! Put on your holiday or Grinch-inspired outfits and join us on Friday, December 5 or December 12 from 5 – 7pm for pizza, Grinch-themed activities, after-hours playtime, storytimes, and plenty of opportunities to meet the Grinch. This event costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

We also have an opportunity to meet the Grinch in a lower-sensory environment, including dimmer lighting, no music, and certain exhibits turned off, on Wednesday, December 10 from 5 – 7pm. This event is FREE for families in the autism community.

Register Here

December 13, 2025(1 event)

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December 31, 2025(2 events)

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December 31, 2025

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December 31, 2025

Welcome 2026 at the BFK! On Wednesday, December 31 from 9am – 4pm, we’re hosting our annual BFK New Year event, complete with themed activities all day long. Create your own musical instruments and noisemakers in The Studio, join lively parades throughout the museum, and get ready for confetti-filled countdowns and ball drops!

January 1, 2026(1 event)

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