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
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Weekly LEGO Build @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryWednesday, January 15, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterSaturday, January 18, 2025
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Creature Feature: Animal Meet @ Tilden Regional Park11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Interactive AI @ Richmond Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Sunday, January 19, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterTuesday, January 21, 2025
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline @ Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Weekly LEGO Build @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Tilden Tots @ Tilden Nature Center3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Science Resources and Places for East Bay Families
21 Places in the Bay Area Where Kids Can See Animals
A few favorite places to get a miniature zoo experience for FREE in the East Bay, small animal encounters, & farms!
Hikes for Tykes: Exploring the Regional Parks
Hikes for Tykes offers guided toddler-friendly nature walks and exploration in various East Bay Regional Parks.
Family-friendly Maker Faire on Mare Island in October
Maker Faire this year seems to have even more hands on activities this year. Even though the general themes are the same every year, the ...
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 ...
San Francisco’s Exploratorium with Kids
San Francisco's Exploratorium with kids is a ton of fun -- hands-on science museum with lots to touch and room to climb. Don't forget the ...
Ticket Alert July 27-28: Chabot Space & Science BubbleFest
Save the date on July 27-28 for BubbleFest Weekend at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.
Three-Year-Olds’ Guide to Cal Academy of Sciences
The Cal Academy with a three-year-old is a different type of visit. Here are my tips, tricks, and suggested itinerary for the best day.
Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
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.
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors
Places to take East Bay toddlers and preschoolers: Bay Area destinations for younger kids featuring amazing indoor play spaces and museums.
