da Vinci's Workshop
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November 12, 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!
Pizza with Pigeon
Friday, November 14: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Pigeon is coming to the BFK! Join us Friday, November 14 from 5 – 7pm for after-hours playtime, Pigeon-themed activities, storytimes, pizza, and an opportunity to meet Pigeon from your favorite Mo Willems books. This event is sponsored by Woodman’s and costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
We also have a sensory friendly option on Wednesday, November 12 from 5 – 7pm. The sensory friendly event is free for families in the autism community.
Register Here
Renn Faire at the BFK
Saturday, November 29: 9:00am – 4:00pm
To celebrate The Amazing Castle™ traveling exhibit, we’re bringing an immersive family-friendly Renn Faire experience to the BFK on Saturday, November 29! Led by lords and ladies from the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, this event will be complete with a variety of interactive stations, including:
- Leather and woodworking
- Combat demonstrations
- Weaving
- Clothing and armor displays
- Henna artwork
- A Wizard Workshop with magic experiments in The Lab
This event is free with the paid price of general admission or a BFK membership. We hope you and your family will join us for this historical adventure!
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 November 2025
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da Vinci's Workshop Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 12, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Sensory Superstars: Character Playdate - Pigeon Sensory Superstars: Character Playdate - Pigeon
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November 12, 2025This event will feature a lowered sensory character playdate experience!
Pigeon is coming to the BFK! Join us Wednesday, November 12 from 5 – 7pm for after-hours playtime, Pigeon-themed activities, storytimes, pizza, and an opportunity to meet Pigeon from your favorite Mo Willems books. The sensory friendly event is free for families in the autism community.
Register Here
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 13, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 13, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Welcome Baby Playgroup Welcome Baby Playgroup
November 13, 2025
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!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 14, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 14, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Character Playdate - Pigeon Character Playdate - Pigeon
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November 14, 2025Pigeon is coming to the BFK! Join us Friday, November 14 from 5 – 7pm for after-hours playtime, Pigeon-themed activities, storytimes, pizza, and an opportunity to meet Pigeon from your favorite Mo Willems books. This event is sponsored by Woodman’s and costs $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
We also have a sensory friendly option on Wednesday, November 12 from 5 – 7pm. The sensory friendly event is free for families in the autism community.
Register Here
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 15, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 15, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Early Explorers Early Explorers
November 15, 2025
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. -
da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 16, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 16, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Sensory Superstars Sensory Superstars
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November 16, 2025
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!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 18, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 18, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Early Explorers Early Explorers
November 18, 2025
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. -
da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 19, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 19, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 20, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 20, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Welcome Baby Playgroup Welcome Baby Playgroup
November 20, 2025
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!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 21, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 21, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 22, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 22, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Early Explorers Early Explorers
November 22, 2025
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. -
da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 23, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 23, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 25, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 25, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Early Explorers Early Explorers
November 25, 2025
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. -
da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 26, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 26, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 27, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 27, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Welcome Baby Playgroup Welcome Baby Playgroup
November 27, 2025
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!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 28, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 28, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
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da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 29, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 29, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Early Explorers Early Explorers
November 29, 2025
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. -
da Vinci's Workshop da Vinci's Workshop
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November 30, 2025This week in The Lab, Ask. Think. Learn. Share about Leonardo da Vinci's creations and inventions!
Food Explorations Food Explorations
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November 30, 2025This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
