First off, I hope you all had a great weekend! We took the little dude to COSI on Friday night, he was thrilled by it all. Saturday we helped my sister, bro-in-law, and 4 nieces sort boxes for their upcoming move in a month. And Sunday…well, that was a rare treat for myself and B.-a Columbus Crew game, totally child free!
If you haven’t been to a Crew game, I cannot emphasize how much fun they are. We’ve been season ticket holders for a few years (B. and I share a seat, and take turns going), and I’ve never felt it’s been a waste of money. It manages to be both family-friendly and party-friendly. And, since we were childless, we partied. There were margaritas and nachos, and lots of cheering and chanting with the supporters’ groups-Hudson Street Hooligans (our group of choice), Crew Union, and La Turbina Amarilla. The Crew won with a spectacular 4-1, and there were fireworks after the game. We couldn’t resist a detour on the way home to Sonic. I had to get my vanilla coke on!
But let’s say you want to take the kids. What’s there for a family to do at the games? There’s a large playground, a bounce house, lots of areas for an impromptu soccer game, and different activities from game to game. I’ve seen physical fitness challenges, bands, face painting, and free food from local restaurants. If you have a very active toddler who just won’t sit still, you have my sympathy, because mine won’t sit through a game. You also have the party deck! It’s a large stage area on the field, fenced in with its own food stand and restrooms, and it’s perfect to let an active kid run around while mom and dad keep an eye on the game. We’re down there so often, the security guards and concessions workers know our son by name.
There’s also various ticket deals throughout the season, as advertised on The Crew’s website. There was recently one that included a soda, hot dog, and chips with your ticket, at a great price. Check out The Crew, and come see the hardest working team in America!
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