Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Sunday, October 18, 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Sundown Cinema: The Nightmare Before Christmas @ Jerry Garcia AmphitheaterMonday, October 19, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Halloween Bingo in the Elmwood @ Elmwood Neighborhood | Berkeley 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Not-So-Scary Halloween Magic Show @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public LibraryTuesday, October 20, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden 10:30 am – 11:30 am: Music in the Parks @ Jean Sweeney Open Space Park 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Creative Reuse with LEAF @ Fremont Main LibraryWednesday, October 21, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Dia De Los Muertos Community Altar @ Crab Cove Visitor Center 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ El Sobrante Library 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
East Bay Private Schools Open Houses and Tours
East Bay private elementary, middle, and high schools with links to tours and admission events for families.
Ticket Alert: Family-Friendly Maker Faire Bay Area (Save 30%)
Maker Faire Bay Area turns 20! September 25–27, Historic Mare Island Shipyard: thousands of makers & stuff you've never seen before
Indigenous People’s Heritage Month for Kids
November is Indigenous People’s Heritage Month. Here are a few ways to reflect on the cultures, traditions, and history of the Bay Area's first peoples.
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month for Kids & Families
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We found a variety of ways to celebrate with kids in the East Bay.
Family-friendly High Holidays Guide For East Bay Jewish Families
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur celebrations hosted by local organizations and ideas for celebrations at home and in the community.
Tips for Taking Kids to Cal Bears Football Games
Here are some tips to help kids enjoy Cal football games and surrounding festivities, so you can make it through the whole game whine-free
Academic Support & Enrichment for East Bay Kids
Find academic support in math, reading, or study skills in the East Bay. Build confidence in group work or one-on-one.
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.
Conquering the Cool Patch Pumpkins Corn Maze
Cool Patch Pumpkins offers a truly epic corn maze and all the pumpkins you could desire! Just make sure you're prepared.
Weekend Road Trip: Jubilee Railroad Resort & Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family drove North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
