Question:
Is one permitted to go to a ballgame during availus?
Answer:
Without getting into the issue weather one should or shouldn’t attend a ballgame, regarding aveilus, it is hard to give an exact answer because it depends on your situation. If you have a need to go, then regarding “tiyul” it is permitted, because you have a need, however if it is just for the fun of it, then it should not be done during the aveilus year.
Additional reading:
- Avelus for a child vs parent
- Can I redecorate and change flooring in my dining room during year of aveilus?
- Can I travel to Israel during my year of Aveilut for my father z'l
- playing piano during aveilus
- Can a person in aveilut for a parent attend a chuppah?
- Shabbos meal during year of aveilus for a parent
- Watching TV/playing games on tablet during Shloshim and the year