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, September 25, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare IslandSaturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare IslandSunday, September 27, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare IslandSaturday, October 10, 2026
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Stargazing @ Foxboro ParkSaturday, October 17, 2026
11:00 am – 4:00 pm: The Bay Area Science Festival @ Koret QuadSaturday, November 7, 2026
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Stargazing @ Foxboro ParkScience Resources and Places for East Bay Families
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.
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.
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.
