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Step 1
Determine their favorite team. If the child's favorite team is at all within reasonable driving distance, you should try and take them there. Not only will they get to see their favorite team, but also experience a game in the home team's ballpark. There are so many stadiums with such charm; it's definitely part of the experience. If you can't get to your child's favorite team, find out if they are playing another team in your area. It would be the next best thing.
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Step 2
Buy tickets. Depending on the team this might be cheap and easy or exceedingly difficult and expensive. It just depends on your child's favorite team. If the team is popular, it tends to sell out and the tickets are pricey, so consider buying tickets on a weeknight. Usually they are a little less expensive. Sometimes you can even purchase them online from a season ticket holder who can't attend the game. If it's not a hot ticket, and you tell them you're sharing the experience with a child, they might give you a break on the price.
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Step 3
Dress the part. A lot of kids love dressing in their team's t-shirt or uniform. And of course they have to bring their glove to catch a fly ball. Don't be afraid to dress in team memorabilia as well. It'll bring the two of you closer and make for cute pictures.
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Step 4
Arrive early! First of all for parking, which can be tough in the big cities. But also for batting practice! Most stadiums open the gates one and a half hours before the start of the game. (Check with the box office for actual time.) Watching batting practice and asking for autographs from the players is part of the experience. Make sure you bring a pen and something for the players to autograph.
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Step 5
Buy a program. Especially if your child is young. This will help you explain the game to them. Also you can read articles about their favorite players, teach them how to read stats and even keep score. It's definitely part of the experience.
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Step 6
Eat. If you've ever been to a MLB baseball game, then you know part of the fun is eating. From hot dogs to Cracker Jacks to peanuts and popcorn, the baseball park is full of wonderful treats. While it can be a tad expensive, having a few things is integral to the experience!
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Step 7
Hang around. Don't leave early! You may want to beat the traffic, but kids never want to go home. Be sure to share as much of the day with them as possible. After all, that's why you all came. Sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in the seventh inning and cheer on your team until the final out. Plus if you get close enough to the field afterward, you may get another shot at snagging a few autographs before the players head out for the night!
