Two weeks ago we took my son and his friend, both seven years old, to a Cal Women’s Basketball game. It was Kids Day at the venue, Haas Pavillion, and the event included free facepainting (get the Cal logo on your cheek!), a bouncy house, bracelet and hair ribbon making. They went home with a puzzle of the team as well.
On Kids Day, kid admission is a dollar, which means that one parent and two kids can enjoy the game for a total of $12. Before you purchase popcorn, of course.
My daughter and I also went, but didn’t actually make it to our seats as she was terrified by the volume of the PA system and the light dimming that occurred during player introductions. We did return to the same venue the following week for a women’s gymnastics meet (free!) and she loved that. She brought her own pom pom to cheer with.
Cheer cards were out on the table for the fans to take, and the boys picked up some complimentary player trading cards, too. They loved the action of the game and felt super engaged with all the goodies they had collected before sitting down.
There are four more Kid’s Days this year. Check the schedule at the Cal Bears website. We’ll put them on our events calendar, too. We parked in nearby lots for $5 each time, but a more ambitious parent might take BART or find free parking on a Sunday.
We’ve decided a water polo game is next on our list of Cal sports to watch live. I love that we have access to college sports, aka nearly free, live entertainment. I find the student athletes inspiring, and I hope the kids do, too. Have you taken your kids to any Cal sporting events?
