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
Sunday, April 20, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterTuesday, April 22, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature CenterWednesday, April 23, 2025
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Tilden Tots @ Tilden Nature Center3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Friday, April 25, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature CenterSaturday, April 26, 2025
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Creature Feature: Animal Meet @ Tilden Regional Park11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Berkeley Bay Festival @ Shorebird Park Nature Center
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Public Stargazing @ Foxboro Park
Sunday, April 27, 2025
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.
Three-Year-Olds’ Guide to Cal Academy of Sciences
The Cal Academy with a three-year-old is a different type of visit. Here are my tips, tricks, and suggested itinerary for the best day.
Animal Discovery Room at Lawrence Hall of Science
The Lawrence Hall of Science hosts an active Animal Discovery Zone from chinchillas to box turtles.
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.
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.
Day Trip to Bay Area Discovery Museum
The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is a hands-on, outdoor science museum that will entertain & educate children under 5
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.
Home Depot Offers Free Weekend Workshops for Kids
Spend a FREE morning at Home Depot building craft projects with your kid on the first Saturday of each month.
