Attending sporting events can be a great family outing. There’s only one problem – the price. Tickets to professional sporting events like an NFL game or a Major League Baseball game can set a family back upwards of $500 or more depending on your favorite team and where you live. For most families, that’s simply too much for one outing.

But don’t worry. There are family sporting events that don’t break the bank. You just have to know where to look. Here are some suggestions from DAS Demo on affordable sporting events.

For example, what about attending your local high school football game on a Friday night? What could be more fun than taking the family to the local high school stadium, enjoying some hot apple cider and watching your hometown team win (or lose)? Tickets should be no more than $5 to $10 – a far cry from professional games ticket prices. These games are also much less of a hassle, with convenient parking, ample seating and a more intimate atmosphere.

The same goes for really any sport, including basketball, soccer, tennis, softball and baseball. Check out your local high school’s varsity team - they might be good. But even if they’re not, it’s sure to be a fun event for the whole family that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

If you and your family are baseball fans, why not try to catch a minor league baseball game? These are the guys who may eventually play in the big leagues. Find your minor league team and check out the price of tickets. For example, tickets to watch the Paw Sox, the minor league baseball team for the Boston Red Sox, are only $7 for adults and $5 for children.

You could also try going to some sporting events that are less popular in America like soccer and lacrosse. Because they aren’t as popular, tickets are often a lot cheaper. Check out what’s available in your area.

Another family sporting event that you may not even have to pay for is doing a 5K walk or run. It’s a great way to have the whole family get involved in a good cause. A number of different national and local organizations have fundraising walks throughout the year. Why not join one? Even if it does cost a little money, probably $20 at most, you know the money is going to a good cause.

Attending a family sporting event doesn’t have to break the bank. There’s plenty for your family to see and do – you just have to think outside the box.