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, February 7, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleyMonday, February 9, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim CenterThursday, February 12, 2026
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Cal Women's Basketball Game @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleyFriday, February 13, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Tot Splash (Ages 7 and Under) @ Richmond PlungeSunday, February 15, 2026
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Cal Women's Basketball Game @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleyTuesday, February 17, 2026
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor CenterFriday, 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 Complex3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC Berkeley
Sporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
Cal Sailing Club Offers Free Boat Rides (Sometimes)
Did you know that Cal Sailing Club offers regular free rides to curious community members (including kids 5+)?
Kids Bowl Free & Cheap This Summer
Kids bowl free at participating bowling alleys in the East Bay: Antioch, Concord, Dublin, and Livermore. Deals in Alameda & Oakland.
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!
Youth Lacrosse in the East Bay: A Parent’s Guide
A guide to the lacrosse leagues, camps, classes and retail stores in the East Bay.
Exploring Oakland’s Jack London Square with Kids
Things to do with kids in Oakland's Jack London Square, from food to play, there's a lot to do and see.
Swimming Lessons for East Bay Kids
Let's talk about swim lessons. Here are your East Bay swimming pools that will help teach your child how to swim, arranged roughly from South ...
iFlip Gymnastics: Open Gym & Classes in Richmond
Located near Costco in Richmond, iFlip is a gymnastics-filled wonderland for kids, offering classes, parties, and open gym.
Gymnastics Classes for East Bay Kids
Lots of local facilities host gymnastics classes for kids of all ages from toddlers through teens.
Spotlight on Soccer Stars Contra Costa
For kids 12 mos to 12 years, Soccer Stars Contra Costa offers a progressive curriculum that teaches soccer FUNdamentals in a supportive way.
Book Now: Dive into a Floating Egg Hunt
We love a good egg hunt, and we love swimming so grab your baskets and goggles, and get ready to find some treasure.













