11 Free Family-Friendly Tennis Events to Try

Written by
Kirsten Korosec
Every year, the United States Tennis Association hosts the USTA Free Tennis Play Events in celebration of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play, a national effort to encourage kids to go outside and get active. On Sept. 20, the official Worldwide Day of Play, the television network will suspend programming for three hours. But you don't have to wait until then to get playing. USTA is hosting free tennis play events throughout September. Get playing with the whole family at a Free Tennis Play Event—no tennis experience required! Find an event near you today at youthtennis.com
Free Tennis Play Event
DePere, Wisconsin - September 6, 2014
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Introduce your kids to a new sport in celebration of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play initiative. The Green Bay Tennis Center will host this event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Free Tennis Play Event
Oakland, California - September 10
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This two-hour free event for kids of all ages kicks off at 3:30 p.m. All levels are welcome.
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Free Tennis Play Event
Tuolumne, California - September 9, 2014
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Prizes, snacks and lots of tennis—what's not to love?. Racquets will be available. Register by phone or email.
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Free Tennis Play Event
Overland Park, Kansas - September 12, 2014
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Kids as young as three years old are encouraged to participate in this Worldwide Day of Play event at the Midtown Athletic Club.
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Free Tennis Play Event
Lafayette, Louisiana - September 16, 2014
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Kids of all ages and levels are welcome to join to this free three-hour event that will feature games, snacks and lots of fun.
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Free Tennis Play Event
San Francisco, California - September 20, 2014
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Head to Rolph Park for this free event that kicks off at 4 p.m. Can't make it Saturday? The same event will be held the following day from noon to 1 p.m.
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Free Tennis Play Event
San Mateo, California - September 20 - September 21, 2014
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This free Tennis Play event will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21.
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Free Tennis Play Event
Pearland, Texas - September 21
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Gather up the kids for one hour of tennis and fun at this Worldwide Day of Play event that begins at 4 p.m.
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Free Tennis Play Event
Sullivan, Illinois - September 20, 2014
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Sign up for this two-hour event that begins at 10 a.m., featuring games and instruction.
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Free Tennis Play Event
Midland, Michigan - September 26, 2014
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Your child has never picked up a racquet? No problem. The Midland Community Tennis Center will host this Worldwide Day of Play event that is open to kids of all levels.
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Free Tennis Play Event
New Port Richey, Florida - September 27
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Have some fun on the courts at the New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center during this event that begins at 1:30 p.m.
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