While most of us in Southern New England would love to have season tickets to the Red Sox, Boston Bruins or New England Patriots, the ticket prices are prohibitive even for just one game. Add in the cost of bringing and feeding the kiddies, paying for parking and purchasing team souvenirs and you have now spent the equivalent of a new appliance!
Here are some great alternatives, and I apologize for starting this blog so late in the season, but keep some of this in mind for next spring and summer. Try the PawSox at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI which is one of the nicest venues around. Ticket prices are around $10, parking is only $2 and on special nights the game is followed by fireworks, so up close they are unforgettable. Just stay in your seats and watch the show. This is a kid friendly place, and now you can spring for snacks and souvenirs for a reasonable price.
Another great place is the New England Patriots Training Camp, all free all summer. Great for getting team member autographs and seeing your favorite ball players an up close. For this fall and winter, college ball games are relatively inexpensive yet provide a high level of excitement. Look for the games on-line. Last suggestion: try the Providence Bruins for an night of ice hockey. Remember, going to sporting events is supposed to be a feel-good source of entertainment, and I always feel better and have a better time if my wallet isn't emptied out by night's end. Go team!
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