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
{510} Families’ Big Birthday Bash (photos)
50 toddlers and their big people joined us at the Junior Center of Art & Science in Oakland to celebrate our 7th birthday. Thanks to ...
Introducing Girls Garage
Girls Garage in West Berkeley offers the space, resources, and teachers to get girls hands-on with welding, woodwork, and a little trouble.
Get Your Kid a Job: Baby Scientist
Seeking baby scientists: UC Berkeley and Mills College both have exciting research studying early childhood development and your child can participate!
Amazing Bubble Shows are exactly that
The Amazing Bubble Show by Louis Pearl is one that all ages -- yep, even the skeptical tweens and grandparents! -- will enjoy.
World Record for Einsteins happening in Berkeley
The elementary and middle school students at Black Pine Circle School in Berkeley, CA will gather en masse at the school’s athletic field at 2pm ...
Little kids wanted for cool research at Cal
Years ago, I wrote about getting your baby a job as a scientist and I stand by that recommendation. I first learned about the super ...
3 super day trips with a one-year old
We are happy to introduce you to Jennifer Saranow Schultz (AKA Hintmama), the San Francisco parent to Hannah. As of the time of this interview, ...
Birthday party entertainment: East Bay Vivarium
Birthday party fun: Have a little piece of the Vivarium brought to your house in the form of their traveling reptile program.
Field trip: Farm day in Brentwood
I took the kids to an awesome pick your own farm and pumpkin patch out in Brentwood that I totally recommend!
Birthday party entertainment: Fur, Scales and Tails
When I heard about Tracy Hill "the animal guy" and his performance at birthday parties, I knew I should share.
