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, May 2, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSunday, May 3, 2026
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterTuesday, May 5, 2026
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryFriday, May 8, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSaturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kensington Nursery School Science Fair @ Kensington Nursery School Co-op7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center
Sunday, May 10, 2026
11:00 am – 4:30 pm: Mother's Day Community Day @ ExploratoriumFriday, May 15, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSaturday, May 16, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day @ Lawrence Hall of ScienceScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
Book Now: Family Nature Adventures at Chabot Space & Science Center
Kids ages 3-8 can explore the redwoods with Chabot instructors and perform experiments with real science tools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toddlers’ Guide to Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Everything at Walnut Creek's animal rescue and museum, Lindsay Wildlife Experience, is great for a three-year old.
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 ...
Three-Year Olds’ Guide to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium has awesome otters, penguins, and play area. But it can be overwhelming, too. Here's our little kids' perspective.
Three-Year Old’s Guide to Lawrence Hall of Science
My three-year-old came to the Lawrence with his science goggles on ready to play and learn. Our visit was a joyful exploration
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!
