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, July 26, 2024
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewings @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSaturday, July 27, 2024
11:00 am – 12:15 pm: Engaging the Senses: Wildlife @ San Lorenzo Library11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Visit Shoreline Interpretive Center @ Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Scientific Adventures for Families @ Richmond Public Library
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor Center
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Talewise STEM Adventure Show @ Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch | Berkeley Public Library
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewings @ Chabot Space & Science Center
Sunday, July 28, 2024
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterTuesday, July 30, 2024
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Up Close with NorCal Bats @ Albany LibraryWednesday, July 31, 2024
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
Register Now: SWE Science Workshops for Grades 4 to 8
SWE Science Saturdays and SWE Science Scholars are programs that teach engineering ideas and principles to 4th through 8th grade students.
DIY Outdoor School: Redwood Regional + Botany Exploration
We took this Montessori-inspired leaf classification activity out to the local trails to extend the learning and heighten our environmental awareness.
Stargazing With Kids & Seeking Out the Elusive Milky Way
You don’t need a telescope to see the Milky Way and stargaze. Just a sense of adventure to escape the light pollution and some coffee ...
Kiwi Crate Projects Are Pretty Incredible
Kiwi Crate makes "seriously fun" art and engineering projects on a subscription basis for ages 0-8, 9-13, and 14+. My five-year old loves it.
Ten Special Things to do at the SF Zoo
From Gorillas to Penguins and back through on the historic train, the San Francisco Zoo has a lot to offer families. Oakland Zoo members save ...
Half-day Trip to San Rafael and WildCare
A half day adventure in San Rafael starts with a visit to WildCare, a FREE rehabilitation facility for local animals that toddlers dig.
No more tours of Mrs. Grossman’s Sticker Factory in Petaluma
The only sticker factory in the USA, Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Factory, has stopped giving tours as of July 31, 2019.
ZooKids classes at Oakland Zoo
ZooKids is offered twice each month for four- and five- year old animal lovers at the Oakland Zoo. And, you can drop the kids off!
Go Outside with Kids, Really Outside
Feeling quite tired of playgrounds (I hear you!), Berkeley mom of two Annie Burke started taking her family and friends out to some less-traveled parks ...
Family-friendly highlights from Maker Faire 2018
Maker Faire this year seems to have even more hands on activities this year. Even though the general themes are the same every year, the ...
