Teens
Resources for Families with Teens
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Big Truck Day @ Newark Community Park & Center10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Petting Zoo at the Library @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Teddy Bear Picnic @ Franklin Park
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Magician Daniel Chan @ Castro Valley Library
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Wildmind Science @ San Lorenzo Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog! @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Soul 4Kidz @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library
Recent Posts about Teenage Stuff
Camping and Swimming at Grover Hot Springs
Grover Hot Springs State Park offers a natural hot spring for swimming, accessible hiking for kids, and is terrifically affordable. What's not to love?
Gem of the East Bay: Rock City Trail at Mt Diablo State Park
Rock City is a fun place to explore, climb, and maybe even spot tarantulas!
American Ninja Warrior Birthday Party at Traverse Fitness
For energetic children 7+, the birthday parties at the Traverse Fitness American Ninja Warrior warehouse are an exhilarating 90 minutes.
Sep 20-Oct 26: California’s Great America Tricks and Treats
Leaning into treats, candy, and seasonal decor more than jump scares and gore, families of young ones should have a blast.
Tips from Alameda Pediatric Dentistry’s Tooth Fairy
Did you know that the Alameda Pediatric Dentistry offices have almost a dozen secret fairy doors?
Salesforce Park: Free Gondola Ride and Play Area
A free, entertaining activity for kids of all ages in San Francisco, Salesforce Park is the perfect place to take visiting family and friends.
Ticket Alert: Return of the Ringling Circus
The new circus has all of the thrills with none of the animals. There may even be too many exciting things at once.
Favorite Places to Play a Round of Golf With Kids in the East Bay
There are many local courses that offer Par 3, and most public courses even have driving ranges too where you can practice hitting ball after ...
Where to Play on a Hot Day, East Bay
Our team of experienced parents weighed in on where to go and what to do when it is Just Too Dang Hot. Start with donuts.
Introducing The Merola Opera Program in San Francisco
Merola Opera offers an approachable, affordable program that showcases young opera singers at the start of their careers.
