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, January 20, 2026
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Temescal @ Lake Temescal, North EntranceFriday, January 23, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond PlungeSaturday, January 24, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Cal Women’s Gymnastics @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleyFriday, January 30, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond PlungeSaturday, January 31, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Mobile Recreation Event @ Tennyson ParkFriday, February 6, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond PlungeFriday, February 13, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond PlungeFriday, February 20, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Cal Women’s Gymnastics @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond Plunge
Saturday, February 21, 2026
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cal Women's Water Polo @ Spieker Aquatics ComplexSporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
Martial Arts Classes for East Bay Kids
There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will teach your school-age child the discipline and fitness of martial arts.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
Quarry Park: A Ropes Course Worth the Drive for East Bay Families
This ropes course and adventure park is worth the drive for Bay Area families with kids over ten.
Splashing & Swimming at the San Leandro Family Aquatic Center
The San Leandro Family Aquatic Center is a summertime gem with splash pool, water play structure, swimming pool, spray park, and waterslide.
Clarke Swim Center: Swimming Pool with Inflatables in Walnut Creek
Clarke Memorial Swim Center has inflatable obstacle courses, lap pools, and a grassy lawn just across the parking lot from Heather Farm Playground.
Water Park Fun at Public Pool Prices: Rankin Aquatic Center in Martinez
The Rankin Aquatic Center includes a play structure with a "big yellow bucket" that dumps water every few minutes while it's on.
Kayaking with Kids Near Oakland
Kayaking can be an easy and enjoyable way for your family to enjoy the Bay waters. Here are places that can get you out on ...
Cal Athletic Events: Free and Cheap Fun for Kids in Berkeley
Cal sporting events are local family fun - and often free!
A Daycation at Don Castro Swimming Lagoon in Hayward
The clear blue water, sandy toddler-friendly beach and shallows, and affordable price all make for the perfect East Bay daycation with your family.
Take Me Out To A Giant’s Game in San Francisco
The SF Giants play at Oracle Park and it's packed with kid-friendly features.
