Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Wildflower Exploration @ Sunol Regional Wilderness 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: FREE STEM Day for Alameda County Youth @ USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Spring Slime @ Whimsy Willow 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Family Matinee: Microcosmos @ Rialto Cinemas Cerrito 11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Taste of Thrive City @ Thrive City 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Making @ Ardenwood Historic Farm 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Minus Low Tide Walk @ Crab Cove Visitor Center 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Goodnight Farm @ Tilden Little FarmMonday, April 13, 2026
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public LibraryRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival
The sidewalks in North Berkeley will be bursting with color during the CHOCOLATE & CHALK ART FESTIVAL on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
MEL Science Amazing Chemistry Sets for Kids Sizzle & Change Colors
Get up to three legit amazing science experiments for kids -- that sizzle, foam, flame, & change colors -- delivered to your door each month.
Knowland Park: Behind The Oakland Zoo (Cloudy With a Chance of Spotting Animals)
The walking paths of Knowland Park lead to spectacular views of the Bay, and if you go at the right time, you can see into ...
Visit Umbrella Alley and Add a Touch of Kid-friendly Whimsy to an SF Adventure
Give your kids a camera and get up close with one of San Francisco’s latest Instagram-worthy art experience destinations.
Our New Favorite Mini Golf: Stagecoach Greens in SF
"Every hole was something special," said my picky 9-year-old after our daytime putt-putt visit to Stagecoach Greens in San Francisco.
U-Pick Strawberries at George’s Berry Farm in Brentwood
As of April 2025, George’s Berry Farm is not open. The article that follows is from 2021. U-Pick fruit season is warming up in Brentwood! ...
Unusual TEPCO Beach in Richmond is Full of Riches
TEPCO Beach in Richmond is strewn with broken ceramics and stunning views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Best for ages 5+
Art with Kids: Andy Goldsworthy Nature Installations in San Francisco’s Presidio
If you love art and nature but struggle with your kids on long hikes or quiet art museums, the Andy Goldsworthy walking tour in the ...
A Colorful East Bay Treasure Hunt: Painted Rocks
Paint then hide painted rocks around the East Bay as a small, random act of kindness to brighten someone's day.
Shop Local: Woodworking Kits for Kids to Build at Home
9th Street Lab in Berkeley offers DIY carpentry and woodworking kits at a reasonable price point. They allow kids to make cool stuff and build ...
