Eva Silverman, of Oakland, holds up her 18-month-old son, Macie Juniper Gray Silverman, as he reaches for bubbles made by stilt performer Tica during Bubblefest at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland on Saturday. photos by Ray Chavez — staff photographer

Above: Front desk employee Megan Pajarito shows off the bubble makeup she applied to herself as part of the fun during Bubblefest on Saturday. Left: Visitors make bubbles at Saturday’s event, which featured science demonstrations, bubble magic and hands-on activities for the entire family to enjoy.