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May 27, 2025
This week in Food to Grow, learn about the versatility of oats. Transform healthy snacks and meals into a delightful adventure, where every bite is a step towards a brighter, healthier YOU!
Check out a list of our upcoming events below!
Father’s Day at the BFK
Sunday, June 15: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Join us on Father’s Day for an event celebrating fathers and father-figures! In addition to FREE admission for dads, we have themed activities all day. Show your love and appreciation for dad by making handprint art and Father’s Day cards in The Studio, work together on mini challenges in The Lab, and participate in a photo scavenger hunt around the museum. Take home your artwork and family photos as keepsakes of the memories made with dad.
Dino Day
Saturday, June 21: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Dig into the past for a prehistoric adventure on Dino Day!
On June 21, we’ll have dino themed activities in The Studio, The Lab, and Food to Grow, plus a dino scavenger hunt around the museum.
BFK Children’s Parade
Wednesday, July 23: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
You’re invited to participate in the 16th Annual BFK Children’s Parade, presented by ThedaCare! During the parade, kids and their grown-ups stroll through downtown Appleton in themed costumes and non-motorized floats.
The parade kicks off in Houdini Plaza at 6pm. After the parade, join us in City Park for the after-party. Enjoy free activities, entertainment, food trucks, and an award ceremony!
Learn More and Register 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 June 2025
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May 26, 2025
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May 27, 2025(3 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, explore the amazing world of bugs through fun and creative art projects! See the incredible details and bright colors that make insects so interesting. Use all kinds of art materials like watercolors, crayons, and mixed media to bring these little wonders to life. |
May 28, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, learn about the versatility of oats. Transform healthy snacks and meals into a delightful adventure, where every bite is a step towards a brighter, healthier YOU! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, explore the amazing world of bugs through fun and creative art projects! See the incredible details and bright colors that make insects so interesting. Use all kinds of art materials like watercolors, crayons, and mixed media to bring these little wonders to life. |
May 29, 2025(3 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! Times Vary Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. – This week in The Studio, explore the amazing world of bugs through fun and creative art projects! See the incredible details and bright colors that make insects so interesting. Use all kinds of art materials like watercolors, crayons, and mixed media to bring these little wonders to life. |
May 30, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, learn about the versatility of oats. Transform healthy snacks and meals into a delightful adventure, where every bite is a step towards a brighter, healthier YOU! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, explore the amazing world of bugs through fun and creative art projects! See the incredible details and bright colors that make insects so interesting. Use all kinds of art materials like watercolors, crayons, and mixed media to bring these little wonders to life. – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
May 31, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, learn about the versatility of oats. Transform healthy snacks and meals into a delightful adventure, where every bite is a step towards a brighter, healthier YOU! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, explore the amazing world of bugs through fun and creative art projects! See the incredible details and bright colors that make insects so interesting. Use all kinds of art materials like watercolors, crayons, and mixed media to bring these little wonders to life. Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
June 1, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, learn about the versatility of oats. Transform healthy snacks and meals into a delightful adventure, where every bite is a step towards a brighter, healthier YOU! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, explore the amazing world of bugs through fun and creative art projects! See the incredible details and bright colors that make insects so interesting. Use all kinds of art materials like watercolors, crayons, and mixed media to bring these little wonders to life. |
June 2, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 3, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 4, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 5, 2025(3 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! Times Vary Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 6, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
June 7, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
June 8, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 9, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 10, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 11, 2025(3 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 12, 2025(3 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! Times Vary Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. |
June 13, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
June 14, 2025(4 events) Times Vary This week in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with us! Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – This week in The Studio, celebrate nature and the great outdoors by creating art of your favorite piece of nature, park, or wildlife. Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
June 15, 2025(4 events) Times Vary Today in Food to Grow, come create healthy snacks with dad! Times Vary Today in The Lab, work with dad to make Flying Machines and compete in the Marshmallow Challenge! –
Join us on Father’s Day for an event celebrating fathers and father-figures! In addition to FREE admission for dads, we have themed activities all day. Show your love and appreciation for dad by making handprint art and Father’s Day cards in The Studio, work together on mini challenges in The Lab, and participate in a photo scavenger hunt around the museum. Take home your artwork and family photos as keepsakes of the memories made with dad. – Today in The Studio, show your love and appreciation for dad with handprint art, Father's Day Cards, and handmade gifts! |
June 16, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 17, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 18, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 19, 2025(2 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! Times Vary Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. |
June 20, 2025(2 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
June 21, 2025(4 events) Times Vary Today in The Studio, make artwork with dino footprint stamps, chip a dino from frozen ice, and dig for dino bones in kinetic sand. Times Vary Feast Like a T-Rex or Graze Like a Brontosaurus! During Dino Day, children will embark on a prehistoric culinary adventure by learning about the dietary habits of dinosaurs. Times Vary Today in The Lab, dissolve dino eggs to reveal the dinosaur inside. – 
Dig into the past for a prehistoric adventure on Dino Day! On June 21, we'll have dino themed activities in The Studio, The Lab, and Food to Grow, plus a dino scavenger hunt around the museum. |
June 22, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 23, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 24, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 25, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 26, 2025(2 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! Times Vary Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. |
June 27, 2025(2 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
June 28, 2025(2 events) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
June 29, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Head to The Lab this week to experiment with Polymers! Activities vary from day-to-day, but may include experiments with slime, Oobleck, polymer putty, leak proof bags, fake snow, and more! |
June 30, 2025
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July 2, 2025
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July 3, 2025(1 event) Times Vary Sample some fresh bread from Voyageurs Bakehouse and make your own dip with fresh herbs from our Flex Farm in Food to Grow on Thursdays! Times vary throughout the day. |
July 4, 2025(1 event) – Join us for Music with Bernardo from 10am - 12pm on Fridays in The Studio! Music with Bernardo may involve learning about different styles of music, singing your own songs, trying out different types of instruments. |
July 5, 2025(1 event) Join us on Saturdays in The Studio to come try out the pottery wheel! |
July 6, 2025
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