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. 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!
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!
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!
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.
People are going to spring training around here where we live to see the players. Baseball is an American way of life.
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.
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.
We like going to see minor league teams here too. It’s so much fun for the whole family
How fun! I’m not into sports, but I don’t mind checking out games now and again because I love stadium food.
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.
It’s been so long that I visited to watch any sports game with the family I miss it!
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.
My family would really love something like this. It sounds pretty amazing. They love baseball.
I went to UCF! Go Knights! I can’t wait to bring my kids to a game.
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.
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.
Oh yes! I am really enjoying watching baseball with my family. It is great bonding for us. Can not wait for springggg!
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.
I wish I still got a Spring Break, being a adult sucks! LOL!! I love Florida and need to plan a trip soon!!
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!
I wish it is the same here. I’d love to see a live baseball game. Florida is amazing!
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.
Lolls like your spring break was a super blast!
Orlando is huge and there are so many things to do. We love the UCF campus.
My boyfriend is a baseball addict. I love watching it live, so fun!
Spring break in Florida sounds perfect! I love warm weather and I love watching sports!
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.
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!
This looks like this would be a fun time for Spring break.
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!
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.
That looks like such a fun experience! I would love to watch our local university’s women softball team play!
wow, looks like the best way to spend spring break! would love to visit florida one of these days 🙂