Moving to Boston with my son soon and want to take him to his very first game, between the Bruins, the Celtics, and the Sox, which do you feel has the most family-friendly atmosphere?

Submitted by Indecisive_kangaroo t3_z34007 in boston

I am moving from Baltimore to Boston soon with my son (he's under 5) and I want Boston to be the place where I take him to see his first game in person, once we get settled. Between the Bruins, the Celtics, and the Sox, which do you feel generally has the most family-friendly atmosphere? Also, is there anything you recommend doing at the game to help make his first game special (food, sights, traditions, etc.)?

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Peeeculiar t1_ixjs32r wrote

Easily the Sox, but frankly I'd not hesitate to take a kid that age to any of the three. There may be some earmuff moments at a Celtics or Bruins game, but nothing they won't hear from Scumbag Kayden on day one of preschool.

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BuckyWunderlick007 t1_ixjs4vu wrote

Probably the Red Sox, but any would work. The Red Sox always have some kid friendly stuff on whatever Yawkey Way is called now. He’ll probably be most interested in a helmet sundae and whatever else you get him from concessions.

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man2010 t1_ixjs754 wrote

Sox, Celtics, Bruins in that order. A weeknight Red Sox game is as family friendly as it gets

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Feisty-Donkey t1_ixjste8 wrote

Any would be fine, but the Sox are the best for kids. There’s just a lot of activity around Fenway for them

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BobQuasit t1_ixjtgl2 wrote

I agree that the Sox are probably the best bet, but they're all fine. Just be ready to spend tons of money. The prices are insane.

I mean, really insane.

If you ever want to take your son to something more reasonably priced, you might try the (it's hard to say this) Woo Sox in Worcester. I imagine that prices are higher than they were when they were the Paw Sox at McCoy stadium in Pawtucket, but they will still be far less than at Fenway stadium.

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MoonlessPrairie t1_ixjtimw wrote

Day games are better no matter which you choose

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Iluvablondemexican t1_ixjv1ul wrote

When my son was 10, we were on the “dance cam” at Fenway. My sweet baby boy turned, faced the camera directly, and flipped the bird. 🤦‍♀️. I was torn between feeling horribly embarrassed, laughter, and peer pressure to punish my son for his act of vulgarity. I’m sorry not sorry!

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nflreject t1_ixjw9rd wrote

Bruins …. Ummmm a revs game be better

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RogueInteger t1_ixjz379 wrote

Red Sox family section. Face painting, photos with Wally, magicians, promos... it's all good.

But the game is long. Cs and Bs would be shorter and definitely have more showmanship.

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LadyGreyIcedTea t1_ixk7w73 wrote

Replying to MoreGuitarPlease (#640,996)

My husband (from NJ) thinks the Bruins fans are the most authentic Boston fans. The first game I took him to, some guy a few rows in front of us kept screaming "Get rid of Chara, he's a fucking dinosaur!" in the best Boston accent.

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LadyGreyIcedTea t1_ixk864d wrote

Any are fine but for family friendliness I would probably say Red Sox--> Celtics --> Bruins.

Also be aware that professional sports games cost a lot more up here than they do in Baltimore. I spent more on 2 tickets to the Bruins game last weekend than I did for an entire weekend of Red Sox games in Baltimore this year. Actually maybe more than all 8 Red Sox games I attended in Baltimore this year.

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ComfortablySmug007 t1_ixke4l7 wrote

You are coming from Baltimore, anything here is sunshine and rainbows compared to that

Sox would be most fun though

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excitableuno t1_ixkk4yd wrote

Sox are probably your best bet, there’s a family friendly section of Fenway that doesn’t serve booze.

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Boston2021 t1_ixknk31 wrote

A kid under 5 is going to be bored off his ass at a sox game like most of the sober people, especially for 2-3hr game.. Go to the Bruins, might make a Hockey fan for life.

Or Save yourself some cash take him to woo Sox or Providence Bruins. It’s like taking a kid to Canobie Lake and telling them it’s Disney.

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andavy t1_ixkqxna wrote

Depends on the seats at all three places.

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Equivalent_Metal_534 t1_ixkwys4 wrote

Sox. For a kid under five, it’s going to be really exciting to be at a game, anywhere. Bruins and Celts are playing now, of course, so it would be a wait for baseball. Someone mentioned minor leagues. Minor League BB is very family friendly, much more relaxed, and you’re not in a sea of people. Hope you like whichever you choose.

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WhoDat44978 t1_ixlhdbb wrote

You’re gonna find Boston is not Baltimore. I made the move from B’more in late 2018 to Boston…food here is trash, the lack of diversity is pretty stark comparatively, and traffic is around DC status.

As for your Q. any would work. You’re gonna have people yelling and cursing at any sporting event. Personally, hockey is going to give you the most action and bang for your buck.

Good luck - also bring me a Dipasquales Italian when you come?

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tulips49 t1_ixls23c wrote

What do you mean by “soon” - the Sox won’t play again until April.

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75footubi t1_ixls8h9 wrote

Honestly, as a fellow Baltimore transplant, trip down to Baltimore in May and take him to a game at Camden Yards. Best stadium in baseball for a reason.

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No_Preference2949 t1_ixlx0xe wrote

This is Boston not Philadelphia, we don’t beat up Santa at our sporting events. You should be good at any of the venues.

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geffe71 t1_ixmajzi wrote

Replying to 75footubi (#647,973)

Seconded. And it’s cheaper than 2 tickets at Fenway

I’m serious. Had a math teacher who told us he would watch the Sox/Orioles at Camden because between the transportation/accommodations/great seats it was cheaper

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geffe71 t1_ixmbe7f wrote

Bruins.

Celtics would be nice but it can get rowdy and Sox you’d have to take out a second mortgage to pay for tickets

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agenz899 t1_ixmhypr wrote

Bring him to the winter classic in January. Hockey game at Fenway. Can’t beat it.

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rocksalt131 t1_ixmnjg7 wrote

The Bs def. No sport is better to watch in person and the crowd will be great

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miroa12004 t1_ixna5c2 wrote

If you have a car, The Revs at Gillette is the most family friendly atmosphere

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saramand3r t1_ixz1iu1 wrote

Replying to BobQuasit (#640,773)

Woo Sox is the only one I will go to now! Super affordable, nearby the commuter rail, and the goofiest mascot. When I went during the summer, there was a ton of well-behaved kids there and at least one Cub Scout troop.

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