Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Saturday, June 27, 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: 19th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival @ St. Mary’s Center 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Kids Club: Hamm Piggy Bank @ Michaels, Emeryville 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Petting Zoo at the Library @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library 10:30 am – 4:00 pm: Cave Exploration with CaveSim @ Fremont Main Library 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Cereal Cinema @ The New Parkway Theater 10:30 am – 11:30 am: East Bay Regional Park Nature Program @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Story Time @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Dragon Boat Calligraphy Craft @ Albany Library 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Insect Party! @ Tilden Nature Center 11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Lakefest Oakland @ Lake Merritt Boating CenterRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Splash And Rock Scramble at Sunol’s Little Yosemite near Fremont
Little Yosemite in the Sunol Wilderness is a gorgeous hike filled with beautiful marshes, waterfalls, and wading areas nestled between rocks.
Stargazing With Kids & Seeking Out the Elusive Milky Way
You don’t need a telescope to see the Milky Way and stargaze. Just a sense of adventure to escape the light pollution and some coffee ...
Now Open: Tennis Courts
I love to see the families and kids out playing tennis again. Where to go and how to do it safely in the East Bay.
7 Instagram-Worthy Wall Murals in the East Bay Kids Will Love
Stunning street art wall murals around Oakland that will make you want to get your camera out, where to find them, and who made them!
Archery in Oakland at Redwood Bowmen
Bring your own bow and arrows to this archery range among the redwoods. Officially for archers 10 and up.
Bedford Art Gallery in Walnut Creek is Small & Kid-friendly
Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek is a small art space with exhibits, colorful and kid-friendly, that rotate every few months. Parking and transit is easy.
9 Horseback Riding Birthday Party Places for East Bay Kids
Go big for your kiddo's next birthday with a horseback riding party! We've lassoed up 9 venues within an hour of Berkeley.
Mom’s Night Out idea: Step-by-step Canvas Painting Studios
Painting studios where adults can feel confident about putting their brushes to canvas, including some with kid-friendly painting classes.
Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival in Oakland
Hey movie lovers, the Bay Area International Children's Film Festival 2020 (BAICFF) takes place this February in Oakland. It goes beyond screen-time.
5 Tips to Get Your Teenager to Play Outside
As my kids get older, it is harder to take them outside into nature. Here are five strategies I’ve used to get my kids to ...
