Took the boys to a baseball game - it actually ruled

Dec 161 min read

Never thought I'd be the guy buying overpriced stadium hot dogs and spending $60 on parking, but took my 6yo and 8yo to a Rockies game last Saturday. The atmosphere, the vendors, watching their faces light up when a player hit a home run - this is the stuff they'll remember, you know? My 6yo asked if we could go every week (lol not happening), but man, sometimes it's worth the money and hassle just for those moments.

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MMike T.RegularDec 17

How long did they stay engaged though? My 7yo checked out after like 4 innings and wanted to leave. Just wondering if it's a waste if they don't make it the whole game

BByron S.RegularDec 17

The overpriced hot dogs are the whole thing though right? That's not a waste, that's the memory. When your 6yo is 16 he's gonna remember the hot dog more than whatever app he was probably on anyway.

TTony G.RegularDec 18

the fact that you noticed their faces though. that's the whole thing right there. those memories stick with them way more than the hot dog price matters to us.

RRay C.RegularDec 18

lol $60 parking is brutal but honestly beats fighting for a spot for 20 mins. And yeah those faces when a foul ball nearly comes at them - priceless.

RRandy S.RegularDec 18

Did you do the whole thing or just the game? I'm thinking about taking mine to a Diamondbacks game next month but wondering if I should budget for like the zoo/aquarium situation too

RRob K.RegularDec 19

Rockies games are actually perfect for the 6-8 age range. Did your kids get into the game itself or were they more into the stadium experience/food? Curious if it's worth the drive for us.

GGreg M.RegularDec 19

Never thought I'd be the guy spending $15 on a lemonade either but here we are. These moments hit different when kids are at that age where everything still feels magical.

AAndy S.RegularDec 19

$60 parking is absolutely criminal but yeah I get it. Took my boys to a Mariners game last month and same situation. They're still talking about the foul ball they almost caught 3 weeks later.

CCarl L.RegularDec 19

The stadium vendors are actually peak entertainment for young kids. That guy with the big foam finger, the peanut guy yelling, the way they make everything seem like the coolest thing ever. Honestly worth the price just for the atmosphere.

LLuca P.RegularDec 17

This is making me realize I've been putting off taking my boys for no good reason. How long did you stay for? Full 9 innings sounds brutal with a 6yo