Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm: Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Family Recreational Swim @ San Leandro Family Aquatic Center 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Stories that Dance: Laya Arts Collective @ Hercules Library 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Central Park Summer Concert @ Central Park (Lake Elizabeth)Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Ohlone Storytime @ Fremont Main Library 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Yerba Buena Gardens 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Reptile Show @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public LibraryRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Christmas Tree Lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of Christmas tree lightings provides festive options for families in the East Bay and beyond.
Paws to Read: A Cuddly Option for Young Readers
Children can practice reading to trained furry friends in supportive literacy programs found at various East Bay library branches.
Winter Brainstorm: 25 Things to Do that Cost $10 or Less
$10 is enough for a fun family outing with a little kid in the Bay Area. Here are 25 low-cost ideas!
Winter Break Camps for East Bay Kids
It is that time of the year again: Berkeley & Oakland Winter Break Camps fill in where you leave off. Winter Camps for East Bay ...
Best East Bay Holiday Lights: Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane
The best holiday lights in the East Bay are on Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda where the neighbors create a magical holiday experience.
On Sale Now: Golden Gate Park Lights Up with Lightscape
Lightscape at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is a glorious ticketed one-mile wander through light and sound.
Book Now: Christmas Tea in the Bay Area For Families
Christmas Tea makes a lovely -- often expensive -- holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
Where to Take Kids Ice Skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch for Classic Fall Fun
Nicasio Valley Farm offered exactly what I was looking for: seasonal fun with rustic farm vibes and fewer carnival attractions.
Field trip: The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito
Animal-loving kids will love to see the baby seals, learn about what they eat and how we can take better care of our ocean-dwelling friends.
