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
5 Bay Area Trampoline Parks Where Kids Can Drop In and Jump
Trampoline parks are great because they are a ton of exercise and indoor fun. Perfect for a rainy day or tiring my kids out before ...
Field trip to Peek-a-Boo Factory in Livermore
A big thank you to the Peek-a-Boo Factory for inviting us to check out their playspace. Our unbiased views are included in this post. My ...
Parents’ guide to Piedmont parks
6 places to play in Piedmont
Ticket Alert: Golden State Storm Women’s Tackle Football
Join the Golden State Storm’s inaugural season (pro women’s tackle football) with its welcoming, family-friendly vibe. Use our discount code!
Oakland Roots Soccer Team Returns to the Coliseum
Have you been to a pro soccer game with your kids? The Oakland Roots play at the Oakland Coliseum through October.
It’s Free! Indian Rock Park
Wear athletic shoes because Berkeley's Indian Rock will make you want to scale it and start snapping pictures immediately, and you don't want to fall!
Gymnastics Classes for East Bay Kids
Lots of local facilities host gymnastics classes for kids of all ages from toddlers through teens.
19 Places to Run with a Jogging Stroller in the East Bay
From Lafayette to Richmond, Albany, and Berkeley, great paths for any runner with a jogging stroller. Here are ones we love!
Sunny Day Spot: Antioch Water Park
Antioch Water Park has splashy activities for babies and every age on up: super shallow tadpool, toddler & preschooler waterslide, big kid body slides.
Swimming at Cull Canyon in Castro Valley
A swimmable lake within a stones throw from Oakland, perfect for little kids.
