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Open Wednesday through Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Perched right on the bayfront in Alameda, this regional environmental center specializes in teaching families about marine biology and coastal ecosystems, and it offers free admission.

Interactive Aquariums: Houses an 800-gallon tank featuring native Bay fish, along with touch-screen exhibits and micro-aquariums.

Public Feeding Viewings: Schedules free, family-friendly live fish-feeding demonstrations where naturalists explain local marine food webs.

Beach Exploration: Directly adjoins a protected shoreline where kids can safely explore mudflats, view shorebirds, and search for crabs at low tide.

• Location: 1252 McKay Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

• Schedule: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

• Phone: (510) 544-3187

• Price: Free admission to the visitor center. (Note: There is a $5 parking fee at the adjacent regional shoreline lot on weekends and holidays during the peak season, but nearby street parking is free.)

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Saturday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Alameda Main Library

Looking for a fun, educational weekend activity for the whole family? Join Scientific Adventures for Girls at the Alameda Free Library for a hands-on adventure into the world of biomimicry! Discover how amazing ideas in science and technology are completely inspired by nature, animals, and insects.

This is a free, drop-in program for all ages—no registration required! Just show up ready to explore and create.

• When: Saturday, June 13, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

• Where: Alameda Free Library (Main Library), 1550 Oak St., Alameda, CA

• More Info: Visit www.alamedafree.org/SAfG

Note: If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact ada@alamedaca.gov at least seven working days before the event.

🎟 General Admission: FREE

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Saturdays and Sundays | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Adventure Playground

 The Adventure Playground is situated at the Berkeley Marina. This unique, entirely free outdoor facility is widely recognized for encouraging constructive, sensory-driven play.

Real Tools for Kids: Children are provided with actual hammers, saws, nails, and paint to modify and build onto the constantly evolving wooden forts and climbing structures.

Teamwork Focus: Encourages collaboration among kids as they swap found materials, design new features, and learn basic physical-building concepts.

• Location: 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 (Located at the Berkeley Marina)

• Schedule: Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Monday through Friday.

• Phone: (510) 981-6720

🎟 General Admission: FREE

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Saturday through Monday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage!

Join us for two wonderful weekends of community, culture, beauty, tradition, and joy. Experience lively performances, storytelling, music, games, food, and art as we uplift the vibrant beauty and rich diversity within the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora. 

Available Every Day: Kids can play with giant Mahjong tiles and make kite crafts inspired by Monisha Bajaj’s “Year of the Kites.”

Special Entertainment: Halau Makana Polynesian Dance Collective, Oakland Taiko, KulArts Philippine Folkloric Dance, Kids Go Mandarin with Miss V, Donut Making with Third Culture Bakery, and Magician Perry Yen!

Check the Daily Schedule for times and activity details.
All activities and performances are included with General Admission.

• When: June 23-25, from 10 AM – 4 PM

• Where: 699 Bellevue Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94610

• More Info: https://fairyland.org/

• Phone Number: (510) 452-2259

🎟 General Admission:
Guest Under Age 1: FREE
Children: $18

Adults: $20
Seniors: $17

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Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Which insect can flap its wings 200 times per second? Learn about many different types and very important role they play in our world.

Bugs, Butterflies, and Bees

Which insect not only provides honey but can flap its wings 200 times per second? Explore the fascinating world of insects; learn about the many different types and the very important role they play in our world.

Participants: This program is for participants ages 5-6.

Drop off: Class begins at 9:30 am. Drop off takes place at the Lower Entrance (near the Maddie's Center for Science and Education Center ). There will be directional signage as your enter Knowland Park. You will turn left into the lower parking lot (even if the sign says it is closed). Do Not drive up the big hill.

Pick up: Class ends at 12:00pm. All ZooKids classes finish at the Lower Entrance, inside Maddie’s Center for Science and Environmental Education. Let the ticket booth cashier know you are picking up a ZooKids participant and they will direct you to the Education courtyard.

Parents/Chaperones: A parent or chaperone is required to sign-in and introduce themselves and their child to the ZooKids instructors. Once the child is signed into the class, adults are free to go. A parent or chaperone is required to come into the education center to sign out their child.

These classes are designed for children to participate independently. Parents are not allowed to stay with their children. If your child has diagnosed special needs and is unable to participate without an aide, please contact us to discuss accommodations at: gpark@oaklandzoo.org.

Oakland Zoo

9777 Golf Links Road Oakland, CA 94605

🎟 General Admission: 42.99

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Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 11 AM - 3:00 PM

Celebrate the end of the school year with an exciting afternoon of STEM exploration aboard the historic USS Hornet Museum.

Families with a girl enrolled in a Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) program are invited to join us for a fun end-of-school-year STEM celebration with the SAfG community!

🎟 Free event — RSVP using the QR code or link on the flyer.

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Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 11 AM - 3:00 PM

Join community partners and UC Berkeley student organizations for our third-annual Earth Day celebration! Observe crawly critters, explore climate science, step into the shoes of a paleontologist, and more!

Earth Month at The Lawrence

We’re celebrating the environment all month long, leading up to Earth Day! Join us in the Outdoor Nature Lab, where we’re highlighting different ways to explore and discover in our backyard each week, culminating in our Earth Day Celebration!

🎟 General Admission: $25. Free for Members.

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Friday, April 24 | 1 PM - 6 PM

The Research Justice at the Intersections (RJI) Program at the Mills Institute at Northeastern, Oakland, fosters social justice-oriented research and groundbreaking critical analysis by creating an interdisciplinary community of scholars. RJI scholars consider new forms of knowledge production that challenge traditional research hierarchies, mobilize the leadership of those directly affected by the investigated phenomena, and acknowledge and promote subaltern ways of knowing.

Event Information:

Date: April 24, 2026 - In Person

Time:  1:00 pm-6:00pm PT

Location: Reinhardt Alumnae House, Northeastern University, Oakland Campus

🎟 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffwV1i5iWkxLrJIkFOdYe7l1OKeOJrtVRXnpQccQdGXSr6Rw/viewform

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April 14, 2026 | 23:59, PST

Join Petoi as we celebrate National Robotics Week (NRW 2026)! Petoi’s Robotics & AI Celebration from March 10 to April 14, 2026 is a community showcase—whether you’re building, coding, teaching, researching, or just having fun with your open source robot pet. Share your story, your build, or even just a fun moment with your robot.

Website:

https://bit.ly/petoi_robotics_ai_celebration

Hosted By: Petoi

**Public, anyone can attend**

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Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Discover all about polymers & chemistry while making 3 types of slime!

Locations:

• Bayview Library

FREE Upcoming Session! Drop in!

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Hands-on fun to learn about your brain and nervous system!

Locations:

• Westside Library

FREE Upcoming Session! Drop in!

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM

Learn about forces as you build simple machines!

Locations:

• Main Branch Richmond Auditorium

FREE Upcoming Session! Drop in!

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Join Girls' STEM Scholar Club and Mecha Mantises robotics team for a fun session on the FTC National Robotics Program! Learn about FTC, robotics teamwork, and getting involved in building, coding, and competing. Great for teen girls interested in STEM, robotics, and new experiences—no experience needed! 

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The Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park commemorates the contributions of American civilians during World War II, with a special focus on the roles of women. Through exhibits, guided tours, and educational programs, the Park preserves the rich history of the Home Front and celebrates the spirit of the "We Can Do It!"

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