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, September 11, 2026
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Science Fridays @ West Oakland Branch | Oakland Public LibrarySaturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Kits Cubed STEM Fair @ Oakland Technical High School Auditorium10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Quest Sparks: Paper Rockets @ Stockmen’s Park
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Bugs for Lunch @ Tilden Regional Park
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Tilden Tots @ Tilden Nature CenterSunday, September 20, 2026
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Open Cockpit Day @ Oakland Aviation MuseumFriday, September 25, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare IslandSaturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare IslandSunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare IslandSaturday, October 10, 2026
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Stargazing @ Foxboro ParkScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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 ...
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
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.
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.
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.
