Athletics

Family-friendly Bay Area Arts, Sports, & Athletics

Kid-friendly ways to cheer on our local sports teams and get in on the action for East Bay Area children.

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Rookie Parents’ Guide to East Bay Youth Sports

Upcoming Shows & Special Events {Ticket Alerts}

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Cal Athletic Events: Free and Cheap Fun for Kids in Berkeley

Upcoming Sporting Events in the East Bay

Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Valkyries Watch Party @ Oakland United Beerworks
10:30 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 Playfield

Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cal Men's Water Polo @ Spieker Aquatics Complex

Monday, November 2, 2026

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley
7:00 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 Berkeley

Saturday, November 14, 2026

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley

Thursday, December 3, 2026

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Cal Women's Basketball Game @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley

Sporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families

El Cerrito Splash Park

At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing ...

Athletic playground obstacle course ages 7 to 12

Epic Parkour Birthday Party: Athletic Playground

Make it a party: kids LOVE to run around on their obstacle courses, try out tricks on aerial silks, and learn cool flips with their ...

Open for Swimming & Recreation: Lake Temescal in Oakland

Lake Temescal is a beautiful (almost hidden) gem nestled next to the Highway 24/13 interchange, near Montclair, in Oakland.

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Sign Up for Free Trial Classes for Kids!

We love to try out a class before committing to a full session. Here are a few places that offer occasional free trials on kids' ...

Introducing Lair of the Bear Family Camp

Guests will be greeted with great enthusiasm by college-aged staffers who are delighted to hang out with your kids, make them feel special, and entertain ...