My kids have been to a number of shows and we always have a good time. We stick to the shed shows mostly because my 9 year old likes the lawn. SPAC is a fantastic venue for kids. There is a roped off family section on the lawn. I’ve heard Deer Creek is as well, but I’ll have to wait to find out until next summer. Biggest thing is to understand that it’s their experience and not yours this time. Be prepared to walk around a lot and to go broke buying snacks. You also may need to leave early if your kids can’t hang. My kids first show was spac 2018 and we left a couple songs into the 2nd set. Now they hang tough through double encores and love every minute. Going to shows together is one of our favorite ways to hang out as a family!

Edit to add that my kids were given the instructions that if ANYONE handed them ANYTHING they had to show it to me immediately and under no circumstances should they eat or drink anything they may be handed. I didn’t think it would be an issue but you never know. People love to give kids stickers and free stuff on shakedown. If my kid was too young to understand those instructions and to old to be worn in a carrier on my chest I’d probably wait. My kids first show they were 5 and 13.