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, April 21, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Cal Baseball $5 Ticket Night @ Evans DiamondSaturday, April 25, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim Center1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Family Yoga (ages 5-10) @ Arise Yoga
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Oakland Spiders vs Oregon Steel @ Fremont High SchoolSaturday, May 2, 2026
11:30 am – 2:30 pm: Alameda Bike Festival @ Ruby Bridges Elementary School1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cal Sailing Club Open House @ Cal Sailing Club
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Golden Buddies Football Clinic @ California Memorial Stadium
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim Center
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Play Like a Girl+ @ Piedmont High School1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cal Baseball – Kid's Day @ Evans Diamond
Sporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
South Lake Tahoe Ski School Smackdown
What are the main differences between South Lake Tahoe Ski Schools at Heavenly Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Kirkwood? Let us help.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is Awesome for Little Skiers
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in Tahoe offers a great experience for families, and I road-tested it for you.
Opens November 21, 2025: Walnut Creek on Ice
Walnut Creek Ice skating rink & tubing slide is open seasonally, November through January.
Sports Camps for East Bay Kids
A round-up of sports camps in the East Bay: soccer, swimming, softball, archery, parkour, gymnastics, tennis, and more!
Ride with Your Kids! May is Bike Month
Between Bike to School Day & Kidical Mass, the message is to get more kids riding for fun and transit. Put on your helmet.
Where to Take Kids Ice Skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
Golf for Tykes in Concord
Golf for Tykes is a guided program designed to introduce golf to kids 3-4, with parents and coaches assisting, hosted at Skylinks Golf Course
5+ Family-Friendly Turkey Trots
Turkey trots we love for families and where to play afterward. Here are five we like in the East Bay
Tips for Taking Kids to Cal Bears Football Games
Here are some tips to help kids enjoy Cal football games and surrounding festivities, so you can make it through the whole game whine-free
Labor Day: Scottish Games in Pleasanton
Labor Day Weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds come for feats of strength, colorful highland dances, whisky tasting, and lots of kilts.
