"Swiftie Night" and Corgi races: Minor League promo nights across the Midwest

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28-04-2025

From Corgi races to conspiracy theories, Minor League baseball teams across the Midwest are turning their games into full-on festivals this summer.
Why it matters: Minor League games are affordable, family-friendly, and this summer, incredibly imaginative.
Sometimes you get a glimpse of future MLB stars — but the real draw is the creative chaos happening off the field.
Here are some of the wildest theme nights coming to Midwest ballparks this summer.
🎮"Toy & Game Night" at the Washington (Pa.) Wild Things on June 15. $15.
Kids get a free Rubik's Cube and get to meet Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach.
🐸 "Zoo & Aquarium Day" at the Columbus Clippers on June 22. $8+.
Visit with animals before the game, and kids run the bases after it.
🐶 "Dog Days of Summer" at the Lansing Lugnuts on June 25. $10+.
Bring your pooch to the ballpark and enjoy Corgi races on the field.
🥒 "Pickle Night" at the Iowa Cubs on June 28. $13+.
The team promises a "briny good time" with treats and a giveaway of pickleball paddles.
🦖 "Jurassic Weekend" at the Indianapolis Indians on June 28-29. $15+.
Check out the animatronic dinos roaming the concourse.
⚽ "Ted Lasso Night" at the Kansas City Monarchs on June 28. $15+.
Come for the baseball, stay for the mustache look-a-like contest.
👽 "Conspiracy Theory Night" at the St. Paul Saints on July 9. $7+.
🎅"Christmas in July" at the Lake County Captains on July 19. $17+.