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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Camping and Swimming at Grover Hot Springs
Grover Hot Springs State Park offers a natural hot spring for swimming, accessible hiking for kids, and is terrifically affordable. What's not to love?
American Ninja Warrior Birthday Party at Traverse Fitness
For energetic children 7+, the birthday parties at the Traverse Fitness American Ninja Warrior warehouse are an exhilarating 90 minutes.
Favorite Places to Play a Round of Golf With Kids in the East Bay
There are many local courses that offer Par 3, and most public courses even have driving ranges too where you can practice hitting ball after ...
