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, October 24, 2026
10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Valkyries Watch Party @ Oakland United Beerworks10:30 am – 2:00 pm: Bike Ride to Pumpkin Patch @ Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Cal Men's Soccer @ Edwards Stadium
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Try (it) Out @ Linda Beach PlayfieldSunday, November 1, 2026
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cal Men's Water Polo @ Spieker Aquatics ComplexMonday, November 2, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Cal Women's Basketball Game @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley
Thursday, November 5, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Cal Women's Basketball Game @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleySaturday, November 14, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleyThursday, December 3, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Cal Women's Basketball Game @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleySporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
Indoor Ice Skating in Oakland at Oakland Ice
In downtown Oakland, where parking is abundant on weekends, the Oakland Ice Center offers public skating sessions for those who dare to try it.
25 Places to Take Preschoolers in the East Bay – Indoors
Places to take East Bay toddlers and preschoolers: Bay Area destinations for younger kids featuring amazing indoor play spaces and museums.
Spotlight on Skyline Lacrosse
Situated in Oakland, Skyline Lacrosse welcomes children at all skill levels from kindergarten to 8th grade to play this exciting sport.
Fat Shafts Archery in Benicia: Fun for Nearly an Hour
For $20 per hour (or pro-rated in half-hour chunks), people older than age eight can rent equipment and shoot at the targets of this indoor ...
Indoor skydiving at iFly in Union City
Who can go indoor skydiving and what does it feel like? We tried it out with family members from 5 to 75 and here's what ...
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.
