Science

Family-friendly Bay Area Science

Science museums, natural exploration, technology destinations, and family-friendly phenomena for Bay Area children.

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

Stargazing With Kids & Seeking Out the Elusive Milky Way

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Coding Classes & Camps for East Bay Kids

Upcoming Science-y Events in the East Bay

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

10:30 am – 11:30 am: Tilden Tots @ Tilden Nature Center
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: STEMtemper! @ Elmhurst Branch | Oakland Public Library

Saturday, September 19, 2026

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Bugs for Lunch @ Tilden Regional Park

Sunday, September 20, 2026

11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Open Cockpit Day @ Oakland Aviation Museum

Friday, September 25, 2026

10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare Island

Saturday, September 26, 2026

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare Island

Sunday, September 27, 2026

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Maker Faire Bay Area @ Mare Island

Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Stargazing @ Foxboro Park

Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:00 am – 4:00 pm: The Bay Area Science Festival @ Koret Quad

Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Stargazing @ Foxboro Park

Science Resources and Places for East Bay Families

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!

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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.