Athletics
Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Sports, &Â Athletics
Kid-friendly ways to cheer on our local sports teams and get in on the action for East Bay Area children.
Upcoming Sporting Events in the East Bay
Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Alameda Bike Festival @ Ruby Bridges Elementary School1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Golden Buddies Football Clinic @ California Memorial Stadium
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim Center
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Play Like a Girl+ @ Piedmont High School1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cal Baseball – Kid's Day @ Evans Diamond
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim Center3:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Bay Area Falcons Ultimate Frisbee @ Fremont High School
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Oakland Roots Game, AAPI Heritage Night @ Oakland Coliseum
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim CenterSporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
The Temescal Farmer’s Market, Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt & Frog Park
This Oakland playground is filled on Sundays with folks who have walked over from the Farmer's Market. Try it any day of the week!
Kids Roller Skate Free at Paradise Skate in Antioch
Paradise Skate is closed for repairs.
Canyon Swim School in El Sobrante
If the casual classes aren't doing the trick, and you're ready to get serious, it's time to make the drive to Canyon Swim School.
Rookie Parents’ Guide to East Bay Youth Sports
Getting a child started with a brand-new sport is a bit overwhelming. Figuring out gear, registration deadlines, & all the lingo...
Taking Kids to the Warriors Parade in SF
The parade route to celebrate the Golden State Warriors along with tips for riding BART and enjoying the celebrations on Monday.
Getting Started With Youth Basketball in the East Bay
Here's your guide for East Bay parents whose kids are eager to try basketball with classes, camps, coaches, and neighborhood hoops to visit.
A Parent’s Guide to Rugby in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has a deep stable of rugby clubs for players starting at age six and continuing all the way up through teams only ...
Head Over Heels Youth Gymnastics: Get Your Wiggles Out
At Head Over Heels gymnastics in Emeryville, "Open Gym" means you can use the facility without being enrolled in a class.
What to Expect at the Lake Merritt Boating Center
I lived next to Lake Merritt for two years and have lived in the East Bay for 16 since then, but this weekend was my ...
Traverse Fitness: Biggest American Ninja Warrior Gym in California
Introducing the biggest Ninja Warrior gym in the Bay Area, welcoming kids 6 and up, plus adults, for classes, open gym, and birthday parties.
