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
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding in the East Bay (SUP)
Being in the water on your own floating device is an ideal socially distanced activity. Here are places where you can get your family out ...
Stafford Lake Bike Park in Marin: An Epic Playground for Bike Lovers
This 17-acre family-friendly mountain bike course offers all the exciting jumps, challenging tricks, and clever toys that mountain bikers of all ages will love.
Parkour and Ninja Warrior Classes for East Bay Kids
Gyms around the East Bay offering physical challenge classes that engage kids in parkour and ninja warrior training.
Worth the Drive: Inflatable Aqua Park Playground near Sacramento
I am DYING to go to Wake Island Watersports Park in the Sacramento area and play in their floating playground, AQUA PARK.
Martial Arts Classes for East Bay Kids
There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will teach your school-age child the discipline and fitness of martial arts.
Quarry Park: A Ropes Course Worth the Drive for East Bay Families
This ropes course and adventure park is worth the drive for Bay Area families with kids over ten.
Introducing United Capoeira Association – Hayward
Capoeira combines martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and culture. Find classes for kids in Hayward.
Spotlight on American Swim Academy
American Swim Academy offers warm indoor year-round swim lessons to build water safety, confidence, and strong swimming skills.
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.
