Times Vary
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!
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
Enjoy friendly competitions throughout the day including a long jump, ring toss, tunnel race, cone race, paper airplane contest, and more! Plus, engage in create activities in The Studio, like making your own Olympic medals and team flag/sashes.
Saturday, December 27: Renaissance Faire Day
The BFK is transforming into a family-friendly medieval village! Join us for am immersive Renaissance Faire experience, in partnership with the SCA Barony of Windhaven. This day will be packed with exciting activities and thrilling quests for the whole family, including face painting, leather working, weaving, metal smithing, jewelry and crown making, and much more.
Sunday, December 28: Clay Day
Try out the pottery wheel in The Studio! Plus, create a nature pinch pot with press flowers or a unique coil pot. In The Lab, learn about polymer clay vs. air-dry clay.
Monday, December 29: Under the Sea Kid’s Dance Party
Our Under the Sea Kid’s Dance Party theme is designed to engage children of all ages with music, movement, creativity, and sensory play in a safe and inclusive environment. Enjoy face paint, temporary tattoos, glow markers, bracelet making, bubble machines, and music throughout the day!
Tuesday, December 30: Green Day
Come explore eco-friendly activities in The Lab and The Studio! Plus, try various green foods in Food to Grow!
Wednesday, December 31: BFK New Year
Come welcome 2026 at the BFK during our Annual BFK New Year celebration! 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!
All of these themed days are free with the paid price of general admission or a BFK membership.
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
| MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday | SunSunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 1, 2025
|
December 2, 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.
|
December 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. |
December 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. 
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(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. – 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(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.
|
December 7, 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. |
December 8, 2025
|
December 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.
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.
|
December 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! – 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(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! |
December 12, 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. – 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(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.
|
December 14, 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. |
December 15, 2025
|
December 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.
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.
|
December 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. |
December 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.
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(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. |
December 20, 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.
|
December 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. – 
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
|
December 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.
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.
|
December 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. |
December 25, 2025
|
December 26, 2025(1 event) – Enjoy friendly competitions throughout the day including a long jump, ring toss, tunnel race, cone race, paper airplane contest, and more! Plus, engage in create activities in The Studio, like making your own Olympic medals and team flag/sashes. |
December 27, 2025(2 events) – The BFK is transforming into a family-friendly medieval village! Join us for am immersive Renaissance Faire experience, in partnership with the SCA Barony of Windhaven. This day will be packed with exciting activities and thrilling quests for the whole family, including face painting, leather working, weaving, metal smithing, jewelry and crown making, and much more.
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.
|
December 28, 2025(1 event) – Try out the pottery wheel in The Studio! Plus, create a nature pinch pot with press flowers or a unique coil pot. In The Lab, learn about polymer clay vs. air-dry clay. |
December 29, 2025(1 event) – Our Under the Sea Kid’s Dance Party theme is designed to engage children of all ages with music, movement, creativity, and sensory play in a safe and inclusive environment. Enjoy face paint, temporary tattoos, glow markers, bracelet making, bubble machines, and music throughout the day! |
December 30, 2025(2 events) – Come explore eco-friendly activities in The Lab and The Studio! Plus, try various green foods in Food to Grow!
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.
|
December 31, 2025(1 event) – 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) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients! |
January 2, 2026
|
January 3, 2026
|
January 4, 2026
|
