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
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryWednesday, April 29, 2026
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterFriday, May 1, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSaturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Lafayette Nursery School Science Day of Discovery @ Lafayette Nursery School11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Berkeley Bay Festival @ Shorebird Park Nature Center
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science Center
Sunday, May 3, 2026
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fish Feeding Viewing @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterTuesday, May 5, 2026
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: LEGO Club @ Central Library | Berkeley Public LibraryFriday, May 8, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterSaturday, May 9, 2026
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Free Telescope Viewing @ Chabot Space & Science CenterScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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 ...
Drop-in maker space for the youngest creators
At Junior Center for Art & Science, a new youth maker space equips young innovators to create from low-tech, creativity-inspiring materials.
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