Springtime: n. the season of spring
Otherwise known as "Baseball Season" in the McFrugalpants household.
We live in a house divided. My "baseball savant" husband and "pitcher" son are both Chicago White Sox Fansboo hiss. I, on the other hand, am a Jeter New York Yankees fan.
Of course, those are both major league teams. Taking a family of three (or 4 or more) out to the ole' ball game can cost about as much as a small vacation! Once you add up the tickets, food, transportation, parking, pennants, etc., I'm talking way over a hundred or hundreds of dollars depending on where you sitand how much beer you drink.
One thing the three of us DO agree on, is how much we enjoy Minor League and Independent team baseball. The parks are small, interactive and very family oriented. The ticket prices? CHEAP! We like to frequent the South Bend Silverhawks who is the minor league team for the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's about a 40 minute drive from our house. Tickets are $6.00 each with parking of $4.00 or free on the street if you get there early enough. The park is always doing some sort of promotion whether it be Fireworks Friday, Canines at the Cove or Mustache Appreciation Night (hee hee).
Our first Canine Night at the Cove. They even give you a water dish and doggie "bag."
Not only do they offer the "fun" promotions, they have several money saving options as well.
Be sure to get yours!
"...Buy me some peanuts and crack-er jacks..."
Otherwise known as "Baseball Season" in the McFrugalpants household.
We live in a house divided. My "baseball savant" husband and "pitcher" son are both Chicago White Sox Fans
Of course, those are both major league teams. Taking a family of three (or 4 or more) out to the ole' ball game can cost about as much as a small vacation! Once you add up the tickets, food, transportation, parking, pennants, etc., I'm talking way over a hundred or hundreds of dollars depending on where you sit
One thing the three of us DO agree on, is how much we enjoy Minor League and Independent team baseball. The parks are small, interactive and very family oriented. The ticket prices? CHEAP! We like to frequent the South Bend Silverhawks who is the minor league team for the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's about a 40 minute drive from our house. Tickets are $6.00 each with parking of $4.00 or free on the street if you get there early enough. The park is always doing some sort of promotion whether it be Fireworks Friday, Canines at the Cove or Mustache Appreciation Night (hee hee).
Our first Canine Night at the Cove. They even give you a water dish and doggie "bag." Not only do they offer the "fun" promotions, they have several money saving options as well.
- Dollar Mondays - $1.00 hot dogs, Pepsi products and bleacher seat tickets
- Twofer Tuesdays - Buy two tickets for the price of one with online purchase. Also on Tuesdays, if you bring in a KRAFT singles wrapper, tickets are buy one get one FREE!
- Wacky Wednesdays - Crazy theme nights and also, unused ticket night. Meaning, if you have a ticket that wasn't used for a previous game, you can bring it in and they'll replace it for you!
- Thirsty Thursdays - $1.00 Draft beers and Pepsi products
- Souvenir Saturdays - Premium giveaway and souvenir stand discounts
Be sure to get yours!
"...Buy me some peanuts and crack-er jacks..."
3 comments:
That sounds like fun. We have a minor league team for the Braves in my town but I honestly can't remember the last time I saw them play. Maybe I'll check them out this season.
Glad you guys are having fun!
:)
Hey you must live near us! South Bend Silverhawks are only about 30 minutes away!
I've been talking about doing the $1 Mondays, but we WILL do it this year! Thanks for the encouragement!
I'd love it if you'd link this great tip to my Tuesday's Tips
We love our local team, the Hickory Crawdads. Great, cheap fun!
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