Science
Family-friendly Bay Area Science
Science museums, natural exploration, technology destinations, and family-friendly phenomena for Bay Area children.
Upcoming Science-y Events in the East Bay
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Family Maker Event @ Redwood Heights Park & Recreation Center1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Scientific Adventures for Families @ Richmond Public Library
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm: Reptile Show @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public LibraryWednesday, July 16, 2025
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Reptile Show @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public Library6:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Reptile Show @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public Library
Thursday, July 17, 2025
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public LibrarySaturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Apollo 11 Splashdown Anniversary @ USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space MuseumSunday, July 20, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day @ Lawrence Hall of ScienceMonday, July 21, 2025
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public LibrarySaturday, July 26, 2025
10:30 am – 11:15 am: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public LibraryScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
Ticket Alert: Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center
Save the dates for Space Week at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
STEM Camps for East Bay Kids
This roundup of science and technology camps includes activities from digital filmmaking to video game programming, ecology, and robotics.
Visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley
Indoor and outdoor fun at The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Take your time exploring, and if you have three or more kids, definitely ...
Get Free Museum Entry with Discover & Go
Powered by our local libraries, Discover & Go gets you and your kids in free to some of our most popular museums and attractions for ...
Children’s Creativity Museum in SF
The Children's Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens is a hands-on, multimedia art and technology experience for kids 2-12.
Academic Summer Camps for East Bay Kids
Want to make learning fun this summer? These educational summer camps include cool offerings in the East Bay from math to writing.
Half-day Trip: Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward
This wild animal rehabilitation center in Hayward allows kids to get up close and personal with drop-in hours and special programs.
Cal Academy of Sciences Is for Kids of All Ages
Cal Academy of Sciences, kids and parents will have fun visiting an aquarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all under one living roof.
Kid-Friendly OMCA: Oakland Museum of California
Children under 12 are free. Kid-friendly exhibits and beautiful gardens make the Oakland Museum of California a win for families.
