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
Monday, June 15, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Lawrence Hall of Science on-the-go @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public LibraryTuesday, June 16, 2026
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline @ Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Insect Discovery Lab @ Dimond Branch | Oakland Public Library
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 LibraryScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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.
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 ...
