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, May 16, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim CenterSunday, May 17, 2026
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Oakland Spiders vs San Diego Growlers @ Fremont High SchoolTuesday, May 19, 2026
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Crab Cove @ Crab Cove Visitor Center6:30 pm – 8:55 pm: Oakland Ballers Opening Day @ Raimondi Park
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim CenterSunday, May 24, 2026
1:05 pm – 3:30 pm: Oakland Ballers Toy Story 5 Day @ Raimondi Park3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Oakland Soul @ Merritt College
Friday, May 29, 2026
6:35 pm – 9:00 pm: Oakland Ballers Pride Night @ Raimondi ParkSaturday, May 30, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim Center2:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Oakland Spiders vs San Diego Growlers @ Fremont High School
Sporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or ...
Hike to Pancake Breakfast at West Point Inn
Pancake hike was totally worth it! I tried to savor the perfect weather, these sweet children, and the epic view because I may never get ...
Ski Tahoe Donner with Kids
Tahoe Donner is a great option if you're staying in Truckee, priced right for beginners and kids. It's our go-to resort for affordable skiing and ...
Dodge Ridge: More Accessible Kid-friendly Skiing Than Tahoe
More affordable than Tahoe and super family-friendly, Dodge Ridge is one Oakland mom's little secret.
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.
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
