Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Thursday, July 3, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Play at Splash Park @ El Cerrito Swim Center 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Community Picnic @ Grove Park 10:30 am – 11:15 am: Reptile Show @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Toddler Storytime & Playtime @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Puppet Art Theater Co. @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Richmond Fireworks @ Marina Park (Richmond)Friday, July 4, 2025
7:30 am – 12:00 pm: Orinda July 4th Breakfast & Parade @ Orinda Theatre Square 7:45 am – 9:15 pm: July 4 Fun Run, Party & Fireworks @ Pleasant Hill Park 8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Alameda 4th of July Fun Run & Parade @ Downtown Alameda 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: 1900-Style Independence Day @ Ardenwood Historic FarmRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Special experience gift idea: Warriors Camps for kids
Between December 3 and February 26, the Golden State Warriors host a series of basketball "camps" for kids with lots of cool perks.
Introducing Girls Garage
Girls Garage in West Berkeley offers the space, resources, and teachers to get girls hands-on with welding, woodwork, and a little trouble.
Kid Reporter: 3 Kid-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails in the Bay Area
Three mountain biking trails to explore with kids in the Bay Area, by Kid Reporter and mountain biking enthusiast, Zach, age 12.
Kid Report: Indian Rock and Gregoire
Our kid reporter, Elie K. describes a special afternoon in Berkeley, climbing Indian Rock with food at Gregoire and iScream.
Back to School Guide for East Bay families
Our back to school round-up includes where to buy gear like backpacks to how to get academic support and finding time for fun with your ...
20 free things to do in the East Bay before summer is over
Take on one of these items as your mission every day, and you'll definitely be getting the most out of the East Bay.
Kid Report: Best Skate Parks in the East Bay
Juliette tells us about the best skate parks for skateboarders and scooter riders in the East Bay: Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Moraga. Plus San Rafael.
East Bay kids are invited to be Kid Reporters
From now until Aug. 15, we'll be accepting submissions from the kids of the (510). What are your kids favorite places? And most importantly, why? ...
Amazing Bubble Shows are exactly that
The Amazing Bubble Show by Louis Pearl is one that all ages -- yep, even the skeptical tweens and grandparents! -- will enjoy.
5 great day trips in the Bay Area
Bay Area day trips for families within 90 minutes of Oakland: Safari West, Monterey Aquarium, Roaring Camp, Jelly Belly Factory, Ano Nuevo State Park.
