da Vinci's Workshop
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November 6, 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!
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.
November 6, 2025
Food Explorations
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November 6, 2025
This week in Food to Grow, explore food through delicious ingredients!
Castle Creations
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November 6, 2025
In honor of The Amazing Castle™, come make Castle Creations in The Studio.
Welcome Baby Playgroup
November 6, 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.
