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
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center6:30 pm – 8:55 pm: Oakland Ballers Opening Day @ Raimondi Park
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim CenterSunday, May 24, 2026
1:05 pm – 3:30 pm: Oakland Ballers Toy Story 5 Day @ Raimondi Park3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Oakland Soul @ Merritt College
Friday, May 29, 2026
6:35 pm – 9:00 pm: Oakland Ballers Pride Night @ Raimondi ParkSaturday, May 30, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim Center2:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Oakland Spiders vs San Diego Growlers @ Fremont High School
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club1:05 pm – 3:30 pm: Oakland Ballers Scrappy's Birthday @ Raimondi Park
Sporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
Kids Obstacle Challenge coming to San Mateo
Kids Obstacle Challenge is a fun adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16, with 15+ challenging obstacles and lots of mud.
Where to watch the Warriors games with kids
Golden State Warriors watch parties make it possible to enjoy a night out cheering with other DubNation fans of most ages.
Learn to row with Berkeley High Crew (FREE)
Every spring Berkeley High Crew hosts a free Learn-to-Row Day open to youth ages 11 and up. Pre-register for this cool opportunity for your tween ...
Biking with East Bay kids on the Bay Bridge
My husband Alec took our big boys to ride bicycles on the Eastern span of the Bay Bridge. For a pretty flat course, the views ...
Oakland Running Festival and Kids Fun Run
The Kids Zone at the Oakland Running Festival promises to be a fun, active morning. Running optional.
Birthday Party Place: Swim Party at AquaTech
An indoor pool party is one of the more unique children's birthday party ideas, and AquaTech Swim Center in Alameda is the perfect place to ...
Berkeley Family Bike Fest & Family Cycling Rodeo
My favorite kid-friendly bike rodeo event is happening 3/18 at LeConte school in Berkeley, and everyone's invited.
Special experience gift idea: Warriors Camps for kids
Between December 3 and February 26, the Golden State Warriors host a series of basketball "camps" for kids with lots of cool perks.
Kid Reporter: 3 Kid-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails in the Bay Area
Three mountain biking trails to explore with kids in the Bay Area, by Kid Reporter and mountain biking enthusiast, Zach, age 12.
Kid Report: Best Skate Parks in the East Bay
Juliette tells us about the best skate parks for skateboarders and scooter riders in the East Bay: Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Moraga. Plus San Rafael.
