Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Explore Blake Garden @ Blake Garden 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pop-N-Play @ Ruby’s Tumbling 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Ohlone Storytime @ Fremont Main Library 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Circus in the Parks @ Yerba Buena Gardens 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Reptile Show @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public Library 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Petting Zoo at the Library @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Family Friday at Aqua Adventure @ Aqua Adventure Waterpark 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concert @ Shirley Sisk Grove 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Fridays @ Epicurious Garden 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London SquareRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Day Trip to Di Rosa: Kid-Friendly Art Museum in Wine Country
Wine country, art museum—these things may not initially strike you as family-friendly, but they totally are. Trust me on this one!
Banksy in San Francisco: What Parents Need to Know
Recommended for teens, adults, and subversive pre-teens with an anti-Capitalist sensibility, the Unauthorized Art of Banksy is here.
Ice Skating at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink at City Center in San Ramon
There's plenty of holiday cheer at the Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink in San Ramon and plenty of dining and shopping options.
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
teamLab: Continuity at the Asian Art Museum is totally awesome and your kids will love it. And kids under 12 are always free!
Guide to Indoor Fun for Grade School Kids
Too old for ball pits and water play tables? There are plenty of indoor amusement centers in the East Bay to entertain older kids from ...
Extended Through January: Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in SF
Located on Van Ness at Market St, Immersive Van Gogh will surround you with colorful lighted artwork and possibly delight your kids!
Family Roller Skating at Liberation Park in East Oakland
The UMOJA roller skating rink at Liberation Park in East Oakland is a rad spot to lace up your roller skates and sway to some ...
What to Expect at the Lake Merritt Boating Center
I lived next to Lake Merritt for two years and have lived in the East Bay for 16 since then, but this weekend was my ...
Vacation Inspiration: Mendocino Glamping with Kids & Skunk Train Through the Redwood
A summer Mendocino trip is becoming a yearly tradition for our family. We love glamping at Mendocino Grove, riding the iconic Skunk Train, and hitting ...
Family Getaway: Water Park in Folsom & Old Sacramento Waterfront
Folsom made a wonderful mini-vacation for my family with a water park, waterfront amusements, and a new-to-us play space. We'll be back for sure.
