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
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 LibraryWednesday, June 24, 2026
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Reptile Show with East Bay Vivarium @ Piedmont Ave. Branch | Oakland Public LibraryThursday, June 25, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Exploration Station @ San Pablo Public LibraryFriday, June 26, 2026
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Reptile Show @ Martin Luther King Jr Branch | Oakland Public LibraryScience 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!
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.
