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October 28, 2025
This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Check out a list of our upcoming events below!
Building for Grown-Ups:
Medieval Knight
Saturday, November 8: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Hear ye! hear ye! You are hereby invited to Building for Grown-ups: Medieval Knight, an adult-only night sponsored by TDS! Don thy finest medieval garb, rally thy fellow knights and nobles, and join us on Saturday, November 8 for a majestic evening enriched by themed festivities.
Compete in interactive quests including medieval trivia, a scavenger hunt, hobby-horse jousting, a combat demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism in North-East Wisconsin, themed-activities with the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, and much more! Plus, enjoy snacks, a cash bar provided by Stone Arch, raffles, and a dance party. Whether you’re a knight, wizard, or curious adventurer, this event promises a night of fun, fantasy, and festive delight!
If you pre-register, the cost is $20 per person. Cost at the door is $30 per person. This event is for ages 21+ and a physical ID will be required at check-in.
Register Here
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 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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October 27, 2025
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October 28, 2025(3 events) – 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.
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October 29, 2025(2 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. |
October 30, 2025(3 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. 
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! |
October 31, 2025(2 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. |
November 1, 2025(3 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 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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November 2, 2025(2 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. |
November 3, 2025
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November 4, 2025(3 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.
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November 5, 2025(2 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. |
November 6, 2025(3 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.
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! |
November 7, 2025(2 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. |
November 8, 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. – 
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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November 9, 2025(2 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. |
November 10, 2025
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November 11, 2025(3 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.
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November 12, 2025(3 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. – This 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 |
November 13, 2025(3 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.
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! |
November 14, 2025(2 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. |
November 15, 2025(3 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 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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November 16, 2025(3 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. – 
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! |
November 17, 2025
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November 18, 2025(3 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.
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November 19, 2025(2 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. |
November 20, 2025(3 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.
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! |
November 21, 2025(2 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. |
November 22, 2025(3 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 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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November 23, 2025(2 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. |
November 24, 2025
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November 25, 2025(3 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.
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November 26, 2025(2 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. |
November 27, 2025(3 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.
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! |
November 28, 2025(2 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. |
November 29, 2025(3 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 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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November 30, 2025(2 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. |
