Science

Family-friendly Bay Area Science

Science museums, natural exploration, technology destinations, and family-friendly phenomena for Bay Area children.

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

Stargazing With Kids & Seeking Out the Elusive Milky Way

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Coding Classes & Camps for East Bay Kids

Upcoming Science-y Events in the East Bay

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: SoundBites – STEM for KIDS @ California Historical Radio Society

Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Halloween Brain Science @ Central Library | Berkeley Public Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Aurora School Tinker Faire @ Aurora School
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Stargazing @ Foxboro Park

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

10:30 am – 11:30 am: Tilden Tots @ Tilden Nature Center

Science Resources and Places for East Bay Families

Ticket Alert June 13: Chabot Space & Science BubbleFest

Save the date for BubbleFest at Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills. Prepare to be delighted.

Crab Cove Alameda: Beach + Tide Pools for Little Kids

Children will enjoy exploring Crab Cove beach in Alameda, but start with the visitor center to get more out of your trip!

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 ...

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Fabulous Safari West in Santa Rosa

I took my family to Safari West in Santa Rosa to spend the morning on a safari vehicle tour. Super fun! I suggest this trip ...

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.