Summer Making Events
Habitot Science CenterChildren’s Creativity Museum
Chabot Space and Science Center Exploratorium (June 23 @ 5pm)
Lawrence Hall of ScienceOakland Museum of CA
California Academy of Science (June 4)
Enter for free on certain days MuseumsMuseums
(Free everyday for families with EBT) Sign up for
Discover & Gothrough your local library
to get free tickets to these museums
This a list of free events where your child canmake and build knowledge.
Free Oakland UpFree Makerspace and try out the Baggie Challenge
Open Thurs. - Sun. from 12:00 pm to4:00 pm
MakerspacesDon’t Forget ToFollow US At:
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Grass Valley Elementary- OUSDpinterest.com/grassvalleyousd
grassvalleyousd.org
LEGO STOREFree Monthly Mini ModelBuild
July registration begins June 15 at 9am EST
Scratch Programming Workshop for Kids at Museum of Art & Digital Entertainmentaddress: 3400 Broadway Oakland, CA 94611, website: made.org
Video Game Programming June 10, 17 & 24, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, Aug. 5, 12 & 19 at 10:00am (Ages 9 & up)
Scratch Drawing Class for Kids June 10, 17 & 24, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, Aug. 5, 12 & 19 at 12:00 pm (Ages 9 & up)
FREE FairsAlameda Summer Art & Maker Fair
June 25 at 11:00am-7:00pm
Studio 23 Gallery- 2309 Encinal AvenueAlameda, CA 94501
FIGMENT Oakland Festival
June 10 at 11:00am-5:00pm
Mosswood Park, Oaklandnear MacArthur Bart Station
NETFLIX & CHILL
Bill NyeBrain Games
HugoMagic School Bus
Project Mc2
Sid the Science KidYarn
Free Events @ Oakland Public Library
Asian LibraryButton Making June 15 at 10:30am After School Art June 22, July 13 & 27, Aug. 10 at 3:30pm
Brookfield BranchMonday Arts & Crafts June 12 & 19 at 4:30pm Scientific Adventures June 21 at 3:00pm
cesar E. Chavez Shrinky Dinks for Teens July 15 at 3:00pm-4:30pm (Ages 12 & up) Washi Tape Aug. 19 at 3:00pm-4:30pm (Ages 12 & up)
Eastmont branchHenna for Teens June 13 at 2:00pm (Ages 12 & up) Paper Plates Plane July 6 at 2:00pmScientific Adventures for Girls June 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2 & 16 at 12:30pm-2:00pmSlime for Teens July 18 at 2:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 10 & up)
Call the library for more information or reservations. Don’t forget to sign up for a library card to check out cool DIY or Maker books.
Free Summer LunchCheck your local library for times and days when free lunch for available for kids.
Elmhurst Branch
LakeView BranchAll Knit June 8, 15 & 22 at 3:30pm (Ages 8 & up) Lego Club June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 at 3:00-5:00pm
Main Library Scientific Adventures for Girls June 20 & 27, July 11 & 25, Aug. 8 at 1:30pm-3:00pmFresh Air Fridays June 16, 23 & 30, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, Aug. 4 at 2:00pm-3:00pmHenna for Teens June 16 at 2:30pm (Ages 12 & up)
MLK Jr. BranchFix & Decorate Your Bike June 10 & 17 at 1:00-3:00pm
Build/Craft/Create- Maker Time for Kids June 14, 22 & 28, July 5 & 12 at 3:00pm Henna for Teens July 12 at 2:00pm (Ages 12 & up)Slime for Teens July 18 at 2:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 10 & up)
MELROSE BranchBuild It! Craft It! Make It and Play It! June 13, 20 & 27, July 4 & 11 at 2:00pm A Beautiful Mess (Art Program) June 8, 15 & 22 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
West Oakland BranchHenna for Teens June 14 at 3:00pm (Ages 12 & up)
81st LibraryFix & Decorate Your Bicycle June 16 & 23 at 2:00pm-4:30pmScientific Adventures for Girls & Boys June 20 & 27, July 11, 18 & 25 at 3:30pmOpen Studio June 28 at 1:00pmHenna for Teens July 1 at 1:00pm (Ages 12 & up)Lego Mania July 4, Aug. 1 at 3:30pm
Books to readMaker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects: Build * Invent * Create * Discoverby Jack Challoner
Tape It & Make It: 101 Duct Tape Activities by Richela Fabian Morgan
Art for Kids: Comic Strips: Create Your Own Comic Strips from Start to Finish by Art Roche
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages by Susan Schwake
Karina Garcia's DIY slime by Wendy Wax
Mason Jar Crafts for Kids : More Than 25 Cool, Crafty Projects to Make For Your Friends, Your Family, and Yourself! by Linda Z. Braden
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