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
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Golden Gate Branch | Oakland Public Library6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Family Fun Night: Science Show @ Main Branch | San Leandro Public Library
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Open Cockpit Day @ Oakland Aviation Museum12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Bugs for Lunch @ Tilden Regional Park
Monday, June 22, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ Eastmont Branch | Oakland Public Library1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Lawrence Hall of Science on-the-go @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Little Explorers STEM Time @ Manor Branch | San Leandro Public LibraryWednesday, June 24, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public LibraryThursday, June 25, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Exploration Station @ San Pablo Public LibraryFriday, June 26, 2026
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Reptile Show @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public LibraryScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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.
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.
12 Best Bay Area Science Museums for Kids
The Bay Area has some of the world's best science museums. Play with your kids while learning about science, technology, and nature.
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.
