Etiquette for free park concert for kids

[Anonymous]

Is it that complicated to have good manners? Don’t deliberately obstruct somebody’s view. It’s okay to put a blanket in front of lawnchairs. If you can sit in front of somebody at an offset, so that you don’t obstruct their view or make them feel crowded, that’s fine. If a toddler wants to stand on the blanket and move around, it won’t be a problem, but an adult shouldn’t be standing in front of anyone seated. If there’s any doubt, check with the people around you, asking them if it’s okay. Basically follow the golden rule, be courteous and cooperative.

[Anonymous]

I think you can fill in obviously open spaces. But you can’t be higher than the people in front of you: If they’re sitting on a blanket, you can’t set up your folding chairs in front of them. Likewise, if they’re in chairs, it’s a jerk move to stand and dance in front of them, or to put your kid on your shoulders.

[Anonymous]

*You can’t be higher than the people behind you. Who you are setting up in front of.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you can fill in obviously open spaces. But you can’t be higher than the people in front of you: If they’re sitting on a blanket, you can’t set up your folding chairs in front of them. Likewise, if they’re in chairs, it’s a jerk move to stand and dance in front of them, or to put your kid on your shoulders.

+1 Where there is space, fill in.

[Anonymous]

It’s a free concert with general seating. If they set back too far it’s kind of on them. maybe Scooch slightly to the side but just because someone is an early bird doesn’t mean they set the rules and tone of how other people get to enjoy a free show. That’s so controlling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a free concert with general seating. If they set back too far it’s kind of on them. maybe Scooch slightly to the side but just because someone is an early bird doesn’t mean they set the rules and tone of how other people get to enjoy a free show. That’s so controlling.

No. In this case they’re little kids who got there early to see the show. You should not block their view. Adult concerts are different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a free concert with general seating. If they set back too far it’s kind of on them. maybe Scooch slightly to the side but just because someone is an early bird doesn’t mean they set the rules and tone of how other people get to enjoy a free show. That’s so controlling.

No. In this case they’re little kids who got there early to see the show. You should not block their view. Adult concerts are different.

It all depends on how much space they claimed. You don’t get to take up more space just because you arrived early. If there’s reasonable place in front of you for more people, then expect more people to move there.

[Anonymous]

I would not block peoples' views, no matter what time I got there. That's rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you can fill in obviously open spaces. But you can’t be higher than the people in front of you: If they’re sitting on a blanket, you can’t set up your folding chairs in front of them. Likewise, if they’re in chairs, it’s a jerk move to stand and dance in front of them, or to put your kid on your shoulders.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think you can fill in obviously open spaces. But you can’t be higher than the people in front of you: If they’re sitting on a blanket, you can’t set up your folding chairs in front of them. Likewise, if they’re in chairs, it’s a jerk move to stand and dance in front of them, or to put your kid on your shoulders.

+1 Where there is space, fill in.

+2. If you don't want people in front of you then move as close to the front as you can. The idea that people can't fill in empty space is inefficient.

[Anonymous]

Jeez, it is a free concert - sit wherever. Uptight people ruin everything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think you can fill in obviously open spaces. But you can’t be higher than the people in front of you: If they’re sitting on a blanket, you can’t set up your folding chairs in front of them. Likewise, if they’re in chairs, it’s a jerk move to stand and dance in front of them, or to put your kid on your shoulders.

+1 Where there is space, fill in.

+2. If you don't want people in front of you then move as close to the front as you can. The idea that people can't fill in empty space is inefficient.

Filling in is fine. Blocking someone else's view is NOT fine. So if you fill in and the people behind you are on the ground, then you need to be on the ground, too. It is rude to "fill in" and block their view with your behinds on lawn chairs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jeez, it is a free concert - sit wherever. Uptight people ruin everything.

No, rude people ruin everything. Be polite. Don't block views, don't trample all over other people and their space, don't be pigs and don't be rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jeez, it is a free concert - sit wherever. Uptight people ruin everything.

No, rude people ruin everything. Be polite. Don't block views, don't trample all over other people and their space, don't be pigs and don't be rude.

It’s not rude to exist in public. It’s rude to expect others to take seating assignments from you due to your perceived superiority

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, you really shouldn’t block the people who came early.

And please don’t stand right in front of people who are sitting to give your toddler a better view! We want out toddlers seated to see too!!

If there is room in front of anyone, then it’s space to be used. If you want an unobstructed view, then you would be sitting as close as possible to the front and there wouldn’t be room for anyone else to sit.

No. You go to the back if you’re late. Come on! That’s common decency.

Nope. You sit where space is open. Front or back. Have you never been to a lawn concert before?? Wolftrap? There’s not unlimited space in the back.

We’re not talking about there between 3’ of space between you and the stage and someone should just come and camp out in front if you. But if there is room for a blanket and aisle in front of you, then expect people to sit there. Otherwise you can move forward.

Honestly, PP - you shouldn’t move in front of anyone. The people in the front have generally set the perimeter of the play/dance area by coming early and usually with the management/bands/parks approval.



We came early to get this spot. Please don’t sit down in front of us and block my little kid’s view. It’s not fair.

Lol what? Speaking of things that are not fair...


OP if there's plenty of room and you need a spot, then set up in that spot. If the park / venue wishes to "set a perimeter" they can do so, with signs or barriers or the like. Entitled parents don't get to control who goes where, even if they really really want to.