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 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
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim Center3:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Bay Area Falcons Ultimate Frisbee @ Fremont High School
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Oakland Roots Game, AAPI Heritage Night @ Oakland Coliseum
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Family Recreation Swim @ Richmond Swim CenterSporty, Active, Athletic, Outdoorsy Resources for Families
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.
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.
Cold or Wet Day? Go Indoor Swimming
My kids love to go to an indoor swimming pool even if the weather outside is frightful. Here are some fave East Bay pools.
A Rookie’s Guide to Kids Baseball & Softball in the East Bay
If you're thinking you'd like to give your child the opportunity to play baseball, but don't know how to get started, keep reading. We'll walk ...
Ticket Alert: NBA All Star Weekend at Oakland Arena
Three special events associated with the NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Oakland Arena -- and tickets are available now.
Epic Parkour Birthday Party: Athletic Playground
Make it a party: kids LOVE to run around on their obstacle courses, try out tricks on aerial silks, and learn cool flips with their ...
Worth the Drive: Mill Valley Aquatics Center
If you feel like it's time to swim, but the Bay Area weather is not cooperating, consider an indoor pool.
Scandia Family Fun for Big Kids & Their Grown-Ups
Scandia is like Vegas for kids: mini golf; batting cages; go-karts; bumper boats; laser tag, gel blasters, and an arcade.
