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Family-Friendly NBA All-Star Events

Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Photography by NBA.com

As both Bay Area residents and NBA junkies, we couldn’t be more excited that the NBA All-Star game is in San Francisco this year. If your crew is also excited to see some of the best talent in the league—and countless fans—come together for a series of special events, we’ve rounded up some of the most family-friendly (and budget-friendly) activities sponsored by the NBA and Golden State Warriors, below.

NBA Crossover: Happening on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, this so-called “Comic Con of the NBA” is a celebration of basketball culture, featuring interactive exhibits, live music, merchandise, and appearances by NBA and WNBA players for fans of all ages. Buy a one-day pass or multiple days and be sure to check out the schedule beforehand to see which events are happening and stars are stopping by each day.

NBA All-Star Practice: If watching the main event on Sunday is out of your budget, watching the All-Stars practice the day before is a great option for the family. See the whole NBA All-Star roster (Lebron, Steph, KD, Jayson Tatum, Darius Garland, Ant, etc.) as they warm up in Oakland the day before the big game at kid-friendly morning hours.

NBA All-Star Ruffles Celebrity Game and Rising Stars: Get a look at the younger players (Rising Stars) and celebrities battle it out in fun, non-competitive matches. Even if these celeb names (Kai Cenat, Druski, Shaboozey, Oliver Stark) don’t ring a bell for you, they certainly will for your YouTube-obsessed kiddos!

Mascot Breakfast: A fun All-Star add-on experience, the Mascot Breakfast includes the chance to indulge in a delicious breakfast spread with the opportunity to interact with some of the NBA’s iconic mascots and Warriors Legend Chris Mullin.

HBCU Classic 2025: Watch the men’s basketball programs at Morehouse College and Tuskegee University go head-to-head at Oakland arena and see all of the talent that historically Black colleges and universities have to offer! This event includes open court space available for visitors to join in on the fun.

All-Star Alley, Union Square: No tickets? No problem! Taking place on Powell between Union Square and Market Street, join other NBA fans for a series of retail pop-ups, activations, and branded cable cars that celebrate the city’s big weekend!

For a day-by-day breakdown of even more events happening across the Bay Area, all weekend long, check out this handy Google Doc

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