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, November 22, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Science Time @ Fremont Main Library3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Sunday, November 23, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterMonday, November 24, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Stargazing & Astronomy @ Miller/Knox Regional ShorelineSaturday, November 29, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: BrainSprout @ San Lorenzo Library
Sunday, November 30, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterSaturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day @ Lawrence Hall of Science1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Toys for Tots & Trains @ USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Science Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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.
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.
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!
Sleep at the Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas
Sleep at Cal Academy of Sciences with Penguins+Pajamas. It is memorable for kids and parents with after-hours exploration, movies, and a sleeping bag on the ...
Now Open: Run Around the USS Hornet with Little Ones
While the interior spaces are fascinating for adults, kids only wanted to play and run in the outdoor spaces of the USS Hornet anyway.
