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
Friday, July 26, 2024
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewings @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSaturday, July 27, 2024
11:00 am – 12:15 pm: Engaging the Senses: Wildlife @ San Lorenzo Library11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Scientific Adventures for Families @ Richmond Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Talewise STEM Adventure Show @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewings @ Chabot Space & Science Center
Sunday, July 28, 2024
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterTuesday, July 30, 2024
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Up Close with NorCal Bats @ Albany LibraryWednesday, July 31, 2024
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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.
Play at Habitot’s Little Town Experience in Bay Street
The Little Town experience has a grocery store, wiggle wall, fire truck, performances, and more to delight children 0 to 5.
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 ...
Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
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.
STEM Camps for East Bay Kids (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
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 ...
Oakland Zoo For Families (Is Membership Worth It?)
Oakland zoo membership for families pays for itself in less than two visits. We break it down for you.
Birthday Party Place: Lush Handmade Cosmetics
For ages 5+, birthday party guests can mold soap and bath bombs with natural ingredients at the Lush Shop.
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.