Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Free Cone Day @ Ben & Jerry’s Scoop ShopWednesday, 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 GardenRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Save the Date: San Ramon Art & Wind Festival
Kick off summer at the Bay Area’s beloved free two-day festival — the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival on May 25-26, 2025.
The Urban Edge Farm — Organic U-Pick Flowers and Fruit in Brentwood
The Urban Edge Farm in Brentwood is a 34-acre organic farm. Fill your baskets, buckets, and boxes with flowers or apricots.
Dance Classes for Kids in the East Bay
East Bay studios with afterschool and weekend dance classes for kids.
Old-School Fun at High Scores Arcade Alameda
Located on Alameda’s fun section of Park Street, High Scores has 45 game cabinets with the capability to play over 400 classic 80’s games.
Where to Find Dinosaurs in the East Bay
If you and your kid are always looking for cool dinosaur books and toys, you'll love to see these life-size (and bigger!) local dinos.
Date Night, Mom’s Night Out, or Family Night Out at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre
When the sun goes down and the production lights go on, there's nothing like the energy of the crowd at Berkeley's Greek Theatre.
Kid-Friendly Hikes to See Wildflowers Superbloom in the East Bay
It's wildflower season here in the East Bay! Find out the best places to go with your kiddos.
Summertime Reading Games Powered by the Libraries
Summer is for reading! Many area public libraries offer summer reading games, community events & many cool kid-sized prizes for reading.
16 Best Boba Places in the East Bay
Check out some of the best boba places in Berkeley, Oakland, & Alameda with a beginner's guide to bubble tea flavors and combos.
iFlip Gymnastics: Open Gym & Classes in Richmond
Located near Costco in Richmond, iFlip is a gymnastics-filled wonderland for kids, offering classes, parties, and open gym.
