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December 2, 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!
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
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
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
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
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
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December 2, 2025(2 events) 
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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December 3, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 4, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! 
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! |
December 5, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 6, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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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December 7, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 8, 2025
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December 9, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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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December 10, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! – 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(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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! |
December 12, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 13, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! – 
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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December 14, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 15, 2025
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December 16, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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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December 17, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 18, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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! |
December 19, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 20, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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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December 21, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! – 
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! |
December 22, 2025
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December 23, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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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December 24, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 25, 2025
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December 26, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 27, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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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December 28, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 29, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
December 30, 2025(2 events) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
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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December 31, 2025(1 event) Times Vary This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions! |
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