The Slam Dunk Contest, Three-point Shootout, and Skills Challenge all take place on the day before the game, which falls on a Saturday.
"NBA All-Star Saturday" dates back to 1985, and the original lineup was the slam-dunk event and an old-timers game.
The NHL SuperSkills Competition takes place the night before the National Hockey League All-Star Game.
Until 2007, the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge was held every year in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the hotel the players used.
Among the events were a 40-yard dash, throwing for accuracy, kicking for distance, catching, and bench press.