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, May 9, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature CenterSaturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: $5 Admission Day @ Lawrence Hall of Science3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Sunday, May 11, 2025
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Mother's Day Celebration @ Crab Cove Visitor Center11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Mother's Day Community Day @ Exploratorium
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature CenterWednesday, May 14, 2025
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterFriday, May 16, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Visit with Wildlife @ Sulphur Creek Nature CenterSaturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Tinkerfest @ Chabot Space & Science CenterScience Resources and Places for East Bay 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 ...
Play Tourist at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay & Pier 39
Aquarium of the Bay at SF Pier 39 for a fun day trip that's all about sea creatures and the waters of the Bay. Oakland ...
Toddlers’ Guide to the Exploratorium
All our best advice to enjoy San Francisco's Exploratorium with toddlers and three-year olds. Take a deep breath and let's go!
Visiting Oakland (Overnight!) With Kids
Where to stay, eat, and play in Oakland with little kids. An itinerary with a jam-packed 2 days & 1 night plus tons more ideas.
Dolphin Discovery in Vallejo is a Special Splurge
Did you know that you and your family can ride and kiss a real Atlantic bottlenose dolphin about 20 minutes from Berkeley? I did not.
Field Trip: San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum
This indoor and outdoor children's museum in San Jose is engaging, interactive, and educational— worthy of a day trip to the South Bay.
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!
Discover San Francisco’s Randall Museum
The Randall Museum is a FREE wildlife museum with live animals, trains and is next to a short steep hike to a killer view.
Crab Cove Beach and Visitor Center in Alameda
Children will enjoy exploring Crab Cove beach in Alameda, but start with the visitor center to get more out of your trip!
MEL Science Amazing Chemistry Sets for Kids Sizzle & Change Colors
Get up to three legit amazing science experiments for kids -- that sizzle, foam, flame, & change colors -- delivered to your door each month.
