Tweens
Resources for Families with Tweens or Teens
Upcoming Events Good for East Bay Tweens
Monday, December 29, 2025
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Flip Book Animation Workshop @ Colorspace Arts 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Winter Stories in Kamishibai @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public LibraryTuesday, December 30, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Discount Drive-In Movies @ West Wind Solano Drive-InWednesday, December 31, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: 2025 Grand Finale @ Lawrence Hall of Science 11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Noon Year's Eve Dance Party @ Hercules Library 11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Noon Year's Eve for Kids @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryThursday, January 1, 2026
7:30 am – 4:00 pm: Holiday Free Day @ San Francisco Botanical Garden 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Fun With Felting @ Ardenwood Historic Farm 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Apple Cider Pressing @ Ardenwood Historic FarmRecent Posts about Tween Stuff
Reader tip: Transition back to school
Here’s a tip from Elizabeth Sautter, Director of Communication Works, that we use in my own house! This sign was created with my 7 year-old ...
Reader tip: Marinwood Pool in San Rafael
A good half-hour North of Berkeley, San Rafael offers weather that makes stripping down and jumping in the pool more tolerable. Reader Cori Kesler of ...
Have you been to the Alameda Flea Market?
The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is held on the first Sunday of each month at the former naval air station (so the next one is ...
Birthday party entertainment: Magic Dan
Magic Dan is a former teacher whose performances are as much fun for the parents as they are for the kids. Oakland mom, Kristen McClusky ...
Birthday party entertainment: East Bay Vivarium
Birthday party fun: Have a little piece of the Vivarium brought to your house in the form of their traveling reptile program.
Field trip: Farm day in Brentwood
I took the kids to an awesome pick your own farm and pumpkin patch out in Brentwood that I totally recommend!
5 East Bay outdoor birthday party ideas
I've put together a list of five options for outdoor birthday parties that are super fun and let kids run their ya-yas out around the ...
Berkeley’s Off the Grid with a kid
El Cerrito mom, Sunny McKay, thinks that Off the Grid with a kid is a great idea! Here are her tips.
Homeroom: Temescal Mac & Cheese Restaurant
Temescal's popular mac and cheese restaurant, Homeroom, has the classics with a few extra touches that make it great for kids and parents alike. Outdoor ...
Berkeley independent toy store, Mr. Mopps, is delightful
Mr Mopps independent toy store is a gem in Berkeley.
