# WinterFest: Frosty Science at Chabot Space & Science Center > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Wed, Dec 16 (+14 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 - Ages: All ages - Price: $24 adults, $19 kids (general admission) - Organizer: Chabot Space & Science Center - Official page: https://chabotspace.org/calendar/winterfest-frosty-science/2026-12-16/ - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/winterfest-frosty-science-at-chabot-space-and-science-center--listing-0efd7d5da1a192420f28b01a ## About Winter-break science days with the Sock Skate, bubble snowfall and hands-on demonstrations about snow, ice and cold, included with general admission. 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