Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Thursday, 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 Tumbling 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Story Time @ Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little Farm 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Favorite Bay Area Donuts and Doughnuts
From El Cerrito to Downtown Oakland to San Francisco, here are our favorite Bay Area donuts (and doughnuts!)
20+ Ways to Volunteer with Kids in the Bay Area
Volunteering with kids doesn't have to be hard. Plant a tree, donate diapers, make a super hero cape, pick up litter, collect books, cut your ...
Sportfishing on the Bay with Kids
If you've ever wanted to take your kid fishing on the Bay, this is how you do it. No experience or worms necessary!
5 Best Places to Photograph Families in the East Bay
With the input of a professional photographer, we've got a list of fantastic East Bay spots for family sessions.
Park Profile: Updated Montclair Park
Montclair Park in Oakland is a fantastic park for kids of all ages. There are two playgrounds, a skate park and unique Wild West area ...
Explore San Francisco’s Ferry Building
San Francisco's Ferry Building is a quick BART ride and an exciting option for a weekday adventure with your kids. Bring a hat, a jacket, ...
Robert Livermore Aquatic Center Open June 10 for 2024 Season
The Robert Livermore Aquatic Center has a lagoon-style play pool, a water play structure, and a 22-foot-long water slide. Perfect for some splash-time fun!
25 Things to Do With Kids in Alameda
Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda... Wondering what to do with kids? Here's your list of 25 go-to spots.
Park Profile: Grove Park & Playground in Berkeley
See what's up at the grand reopening of Berkeley's neighborhood playground for the Lorin District. Wood chips.
7 Places to Go Fishing with Beginners Around Oakland
Have you ever wanted to take kids fishing but not known where to go? My favorite seven freshwater places to fish in the East Bay ...
