Kids and their families are invited to come celebrate their own culture, explore informational texts, and experience local native stories and traditions through Celebrating Culture and Community Week with Molly of Denali sponsored by TDS. This week-long event will take place during Native American Heritage Month from November 7 – 12 and will include daily […]
The BFK is excited to open a new exhibit, Food to Grow sponsored by Children’s Wisconsin, in Fall 2023! In this new exhibit, kids and their grown-ups can engage in the whole food system as they explore concepts of food choice, food equity, and the cultural significance of food. Visitors can check out the: Farm […]
The Building for Kids will be opening a new exhibit, Follow the Beat to East Asia, on Wednesday, July 12 at 10am! In this exhibit, families can explore the role percussion music plays in the cultures of China, Japan, and South Korea. Featuring authentic drums and other percussion instruments, Follow the Beat to East Asia […]
You’re invited to the 14th annual BFK Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare on Wednesday, July 26! During this annual summer tradition, kids and their grown-ups stroll through the streets of Downtown Appleton dressed in themed costumes and non-motorized floats (bikes, wagons, strollers, etc.). Families are encouraged to brainstorm their theme together with costumes often ranging […]
The Building for Kids is excited to once again be hosting Summer Explorer Camps! Campers will have the opportunity to build new skills, explore different weekly themes, and, of course, play, all while making new friends along the way. We’ll be offering 8 themed weeks of camp, starting in July. Weekly themes include Robotics & […]
Have you ever wished for some kid-free time playing with the crane? Or have you been looking for an idea for your next date night or get together with your friends? Join us for Art Jam!, an adults-only (21+), after-hours event at the Building for Kids on Saturday, February 25 from 6-9pm! Participate in art-themed […]
On Saturday, December 31, the Building for Kids will be hosting BFK New Year sponsored by First Impressions Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. We’ll be ringing in the New Year with fun, family-friendly activities planned throughout the day. We’ll celebrate 2023 with countdowns, ball drops, confetti tosses, and parades around the museum at 10am, 12pm, and […]
Since 1992, the Building for Kids has served as a safe place to learn, grow, and explore for families in our local community and beyond, impacting generations. We believe in the power of play, and research continues to demonstrate that intergenerational, community-based play provides a singular opportunity to support cognitive and physical development, buffer against […]
Happy birthday to us! The Building for Kids is turning 30 this year, and you are invited to celebrate with us. Keep reading below to learn about the different ways you can join in the fun! BFK Birthday Bash! Saturday, November 5: 9am – 4pm Your family is invited to our 30th birthday party! We’re […]
You’re invited to join us for the 13th annual BFK Children’s Parade presented by ThedaCare on Wednesday, July 27! Kids and their families are encouraged to stroll down College Avenue in themed costumes and non-motorized floats in a parade all about them. Families and friends are encouraged to come together to brainstorm their themes and […]
