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, December 13, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterSunday, December 14, 2025
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Science Storytime @ Newark Library3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline @ Martin Luther King Jr. Regional ShorelineWednesday, December 17, 2025
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Tilden Tots @ Tilden Nature CenterSaturday, December 20, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterSunday, December 21, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterWednesday, December 31, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: 2025 Grand Finale @ Lawrence Hall of ScienceScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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.
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 ...
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.
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
Top Things to Do With Kids at Cal
Here are our top things to do with our kids at University of California at Berkeley's "Cal" Campus: climb, sing, dinosaurs, research, run, and play!
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.
Three-Year Olds’ Guide to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium has awesome otters, penguins, and play area. But it can be overwhelming, too. Here's our little kids' perspective.
Half-Day Trip to CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point
CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo best suited for the smallest children at Coyote Point in San Mateo.
Field trip: The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito
Animal-loving kids will love to see the baby seals, learn about what they eat and how we can take better care of our ocean-dwelling friends.
