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
Friday, January 2, 2026
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Men's Cal Basketball @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleySunday, January 4, 2026
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Mushroom Hike @ Tilden Nature CenterTuesday, January 6, 2026
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Hikes for Tykes: Encinal Beach @ Encinal BeachSaturday, January 24, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Cal Women’s Gymnastics @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleyFriday, February 20, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Cal Women’s Gymnastics @ Haas Pavilion, UC BerkeleySporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
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.
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.
Silliman Aquatic Center: Crazy Fun Indoor Water Park
Take a look at Newark’s indoor water park, Silliman Aquatic Center. Large slides, lazy river, and a spray structure.
El Cerrito Swim Center is Perfect for Little Walkers and Swimmers
The El Cerrito Swim Center includes a large lap pool, a smaller recreation pool with zero entry, and water spray features.
Fremont’s Aqua Adventure Water Park
Fremont's Aqua Adventure features lazy river, splashy water play structure, a few big water slides. Kids over age six can navigate the park while you ...
Swim at Strawberry Canyon Pool in the Berkeley Hills
Most of the pool is dedicated to recreational swimming, and about a third is shallow, warm, kid-friendly water.
Now Open: El Cerrito Splash Park
At the opposite end of the building from the swimming pool entrance, the splash pad welcomes visitors to the El Cerrito swimming pool by providing ...
Take the Richmond Plunge
Surrounded by high ceilings and lovely murals, the Richmond Plunge indoor swimming pool is epic. Chilly water but nice, clean locker rooms.
When are Lake Temescal and Lake Anza Open for Swimming?
Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open weekends until Memorial Day, then daily all summer. But wait! Check the water quality before you go.
