Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Downtown San Leandro Farmers' Market @ Downtown San Leandro 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterThursday, April 16, 2026
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Garden Playdate @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library 10:30 am – 11:15 am: Children's Day/Book Day @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library 10:30 am – 11:15 am: Malinky Music @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library 10:30 am – 11:15 am: Mariela's Music Time @ Asian Branch | Oakland Public Library 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Chop and Chat – Cooking Fun @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public LibraryFriday, April 17, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s TumblingRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Ticket Alert: Alameda County Fair June 13-July 6
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton is a traditional fair: carnival rides & games; quilts and pigs; and funnel cakes. This year June 14-July 7.
Oakland Zoo For Families (Is Membership Worth It?)
Oakland zoo membership for families pays for itself in less than two visits. We break it down for you.
Free Drop-in Art Workshops with MOCHA in the Library
Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) is partnering with Public Libraries to offer free art workshops to children throughout the week.
Alameda’s Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest is June 21
Saturday, June 21 is the Alameda Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Crown Memorial Beach. Grab your shovels!
Kayaking with Kids Near Oakland
Kayaking can be an easy and enjoyable way for your family to enjoy the Bay waters. Here are places that can get you out on ...
Everything You Need to Know About Bay Area Amusement Parks
From Six Flags in Vallejo to Happy Hollow in San Jose, which is primarily a Zoo, there are some really cool places that are worth ...
Ride a concrete slide in Berkeley
Get your thrills by zipping down a cement slide in the Berkeley Hills. There are TWO concrete slides in Berkeley that we know of.
U-Pick Raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol
About an hour from the East Bay, Boring Farm offers U-Pick organic raspberries from June through to September. Advance tickets are required.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Activities for Families
We love family-friendly Pride celebrations and they're back in full swing. Celebrations for LGBTQ families & allies alike.
Spotlight on American Swim Academy
American Swim Academy offers warm indoor year-round swim lessons to build water safety, confidence, and strong swimming skills.
