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
75 Days of Summer Fun for East Bay Kids
The best ideas for family fun all summer long: fruit picking, ice cream, bike rides, beaches, splashing, and concerts!
What Parents Should Know About Bay Area Water Parks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
Peach Picking & Other Summer Stone Fruit in the Bay Area
The time is ripe for picking perfect peaches, amazing apricots, and nectarous nectarines in the East Bay!
East Bay Outdoor Movie Round-Up
If your kids can stay up well past 9pm, there are a few outdoor movies you can see for FREE. Most start around 8:15-8:45ish. BYO ...
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories, food, and performances. We'll add more as we find them!
East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families
If your family loves listening to live music, check out our round-up of outdoor concerts -- most of which are free -- to enjoy this ...
Kids Bowl Free & Cheap This Summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the East Bay: Antioch, Concord, Dublin, and Livermore. Deals in Alameda & Oakland.
Our Favorites at Bay Area LEGOLAND Discovery Center
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Milpitas is a really cool indoor playground for all LEGO builders and wannabes, especially those ages 4 to 10.
Book Now: Cool Bay Area Sleepovers You Can Do With Your Child
Lucky kids can try any of these amazing Bay Area sleepovers with you, the super cool parent: museums, amusement parks, and aircraft carrier!
Beyond Books: More to Love from the Library
Visit your local branch for some amazing checkouts and free offerings—from power tools and baking pans to telescopes and a museum outing.
