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December 2, 2025
In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
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
Family Meal Workshop
Thursday, December 18: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Join us on Thursday, December 18 from 4:30 – 6:30pm to make a nutritious, holiday-inspired meal from scratch with Chef Justin of Sustainable Kitchens! Then, you’ll get to take home some of the tools and ingredients you need to recreate that meal on your own.
You’ll also get to enjoy playtime in the museum before and after the workshop.
Family Meal Workshop is available to members only. This event is free, but registration is required.
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(1 event) |
December 3, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 4, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 5, 2025(2 events) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 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 6, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 7, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 8, 2025
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December 9, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 10, 2025(2 events) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 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) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 12, 2025(2 events) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 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) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 14, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 15, 2025
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December 16, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 17, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 18, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 19, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 20, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 21, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 22, 2025
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December 23, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 24, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 25, 2025
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December 26, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 27, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 28, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 29, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 30, 2025(1 event) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. |
December 31, 2025(2 events) – In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio. – 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
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