The good ole recession has taken toll on most of us in one way or another.  Having a family to take to the game doesn’t come without a cost either.  Average I spent last year for family tickets was anywhere from $80-$90 and that doesn’t include parking, food, and any other novelties. 

Here are a few ideas that have ended up working for me at Miller Park:

Parking:
There are a few bars that let bus you over to Miller Park.  Kelley’s Bleachers for an example, buy a drink and get a ticket to ride the bus.  Hang onto your bus ticket or you can’t get back on (unless you got a hook up). 

Tickets:
I you have kids and depending the age of your kids, you can always say they are 2 or under.  My kids were 3 and I was able to get them in for free.  Although, they had to sit on our laps, it saved us a few bucks.  Another options we’ve done, was purchasing standing room only tickets.  The kids don’t sit long anyway, so I didn’t see a point of getting seats.  They are 4 this year, I can’t really sneak them past the age of two and I don’t really want a kid on my lap for an hour.

If you go at it alone and without tix, scalpers are are always waiting
to hit you up with a few deals.  If you ride one of the bar buses
there, check with the drivers.  They always have an idea where scalpers
have good and honest deals.  Haven’t personally bought from any, just
passing on when I’ve heard from a few buddies who buy from scalpers.  

Food:
If you can, pack your own food and snacks.  Right there it will save you an arm, because you already spent a leg for tickets.

Beer:
Almost a necessity when you are at the game, but when
you have the kids it’s a good idea to skip it.  Save your cash and buy
the little ones some overpriced MLB gear.

If you must, here are a few gadgets to help you sneak in your favorite
beverage (I’m not advocating this, but I know times get tight and some
people don’t really want to pay $7 for a bottle of beer):

BeerBelly