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Spring Break in Central Florida – Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

March 20, 2019 Mary Edwards 31 Comments

Spring Break in Central Florida

To continue on our Spring Break Series, we have some more fun family activities for Spring Break that won’t break the bank.

Tonight we headed to our local university to watch the girls softball team play. I brought my 3 youngest kids along. My girls both play softball and my son plays baseball, so I knew this would be something they would enjoy.

If you’re local to Orlando, there are quite a few colleges with sports teams. UCF, Stetson, and Seminole State College are just a few schools in our area where you can check out games in A Football Report. The prices are great! Even for our family of 6. UCF Softball tickets are $5 for the kids (up to 17!!) and $7 for adults. Bring along a glove and you may get lucky enough to catch a foul ball. There is fun music and some interactive games, including the easy slots  games between some of the innings to keep younger kids entertained.

Most of these fields also offer free parking. Parking at UCF was right at the field. We found this out after parking at a parking garage half a mile away. Whoops. On a positive note, I got my steps in today! And we were able to get a peek at the football stadium (Go Knights!) on our walk, along with the restaurants, and stores on campus. My oldest son is attending in the Fall, so it was nice to get a mini tour.

If you prefer baseball, you can grab tickets to UCF games for as little as $5. I’m sure other colleges in our area are right around that price as well. Another option are Spring Training games. The cost is higher for those, but you’re going to pay less than an MLB game and they are so much fun!

Spring Break in Central Florida

Keep in mind that the concessions are probably going to be pricey. And you’re not allowed to bring in any outside food or drinks. Even water is confiscated at the door. We were sure to eat beforehand. Some of the prices I saw at our game were a little crazy: $4 for water, $4 sunflower seeds, and $6.50 or a Smart Water. They did run a $1 hot dog special in the middle of the game which we took advantage of!

ENJOY!

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Comments

  1. Sara | mshealthesteem.com says

    March 21, 2019 at 9:28 am

    My husband adores baseball. He would be so excited to go watch a professional game live. We’ll have to plan a trip sometime! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your spring break!

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  2. Stacie says

    March 21, 2019 at 9:31 am

    I LOVE watching baseball with the family. It’s so much fun. I can’t think of a better way to spend some time during the spring and summer.

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  3. candy says

    March 21, 2019 at 10:00 am

    People are going to spring training around here where we live to see the players. Baseball is an American way of life.

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  4. Tamara says

    March 21, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Hello to a fellow Central Floridian!! I love watching womens softball and yes, you are right. The concession stands at many of the major games are high!!!! But fun to watch.

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  5. Sarah Bailey says

    March 21, 2019 at 10:49 am

    What an awesome idea of something to do over Spring Break. It sounds like there is a lot of fun college sports to try and catch up with over the period.

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  6. Ashley says

    March 21, 2019 at 11:41 am

    We like going to see minor league teams here too. It’s so much fun for the whole family

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  7. Amber Myers says

    March 21, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    How fun! I’m not into sports, but I don’t mind checking out games now and again because I love stadium food.

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  8. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    March 21, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    My husband really wants to go to a baseball game this year, so we’ll probably visit one during the summer. The kids can’t wait for spring break.

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  9. Snehal says

    March 21, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    It’s been so long that I visited to watch any sports game with the family I miss it!

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  10. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

    March 21, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    Glad to hear there was free parking although it’s a shame you found out after getting here. $1 for a hot dog sounds great, glad you took advantage of the offer.

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  11. Tasheena says

    March 21, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    My family would really love something like this. It sounds pretty amazing. They love baseball.

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  12. Heather says

    March 21, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    I went to UCF! Go Knights! I can’t wait to bring my kids to a game.

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  13. Terri Steffes says

    March 21, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I have two cousins in colleges in Central Florida. I need to show them this post. They are pretty with it girls, they may already know some of this! We love baseball and would love to come to some Spring Break ball games.

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  14. Subhashish Roy says

    March 22, 2019 at 2:14 am

    I so much miss basketball now as it was one of my favorite during school & college days.You made me nostalgic as soft ball games were so thrilling.

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  15. Gladys Nava says

    March 22, 2019 at 2:42 am

    Oh yes! I am really enjoying watching baseball with my family. It is great bonding for us. Can not wait for springggg!

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  16. artchee says

    March 22, 2019 at 5:49 am

    The field looks really amazing. Softball isn’t really that much popular here but I would like to watch a live game of it someday.

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  17. ricci says

    March 22, 2019 at 5:55 am

    I wish I still got a Spring Break, being a adult sucks! LOL!! I love Florida and need to plan a trip soon!!

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  18. Makeba Giles says

    March 22, 2019 at 9:01 am

    I think catching a baseball game with the family would be a lot of fun. A great way to spend some time together this Spring!

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  19. Ruth I says

    March 22, 2019 at 9:27 am

    I wish it is the same here. I’d love to see a live baseball game. Florida is amazing!

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  20. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    March 22, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Watching a baseball game as a family is always a good time. We used to do it when my kids were younger but since they are now all grown, they have their own activities to do.

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  21. Porsha Carr says

    March 22, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Lolls like your spring break was a super blast!

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  22. Rosey says

    March 22, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    Orlando is huge and there are so many things to do. We love the UCF campus.

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  23. jaye shields says

    March 22, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    My boyfriend is a baseball addict. I love watching it live, so fun!

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  24. rika says

    March 22, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Spring break in Florida sounds perfect! I love warm weather and I love watching sports!

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  25. Joyce Brewer says

    March 22, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    As a native NY-we who grew up watching Mets & Yankees games, I love this Spring Break Idea. I’d love to watch baseball all day.

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  26. Pam says

    March 22, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    This sounds like a great activity to do during spring break. I am not really into football or baseball, but I think I would enjoy watching a game live, instead of the tv. It actually sounds fun!

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  27. Nikka Shae says

    March 23, 2019 at 12:37 am

    This looks like this would be a fun time for Spring break.

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  28. Blair villanueva says

    March 24, 2019 at 4:16 am

    Its amazing to spend family time during weekend. And you are right, it is wise to have a full stomach before leaving home to save on food cost. I also do that!

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  29. Elizabeth O says

    March 24, 2019 at 9:27 am

    I don’t mind the occasional trip to a ballgame. There is a certain camaraderie that I love at such gatherings as people cheer for their favorite teams.

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  30. Shannon Gurnee says

    March 24, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    That looks like such a fun experience! I would love to watch our local university’s women softball team play!

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  31. Sharon Wu says

    March 24, 2019 at 10:33 pm

    wow, looks like the best way to spend spring break! would love to visit florida one of these days šŸ™‚

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