Summer Must: Lansing Lugnuts Game {+ 2017 Family-Friendly Events}

There is nothing that screams SUMMER quite like a baseball game, right?

Fortunately for us, there are a few options other than just the neighborhood kid’s little league game. In southeast Michigan, we have a few choices for watching ball — the Detroit Tigers, the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Utica and the Lansing Lugnuts.

We try to make at least one game each summer with the kids. For the past few years, it has been for the Lugnuts because it’s super affordable, and I love having the excuse to visit our capitol city. Cooley Law School Stadium is really clean and set-up well for families, too.

During the season, the Lugnuts, a minor league team, have plenty of fun events, including Thirsty Thursday, Dollar Deal Days and fireworks. For kids, we enjoy the Delta Dental Kids Day events, which include character visits. Last year we were able to meet a Ninja Turtle, and my little man was obsessed with following him around!

This year is bringing even more family fun, and I wanted to share the best events for kiddos. Seeing a ‘Nuts game truly is the perfect summer outing for families!

2017 Family-Friendly Events:

• Sunday, May 28: Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental celebrating Cars
• Friday, June 16: Family Faith Night and LAFCU Fireworks
• Saturday, June 17: LAFCU Fireworks and Star Wars Night
• Sunday, June 18: Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental celebrating Fathers
• Friday, July 14: LAFCU Fireworks
• Saturday, July 15: LAFCU Fireworks
• Sunday, July 16: Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental celebrating Minions
• Friday, July 28: LAFCU Fireworks
• Saturday, July 29: Pure Michigan Night + LAFCU Fireworks
• Sunday, July 30: Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental celebrating Superheroes
• Friday, August 11: LAFCU Fireworks
• Saturday, August 12: LAFCU Fireworks
• Sunday, August 13: Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental celebrating Princesses
• Saturday, August 19: Harry Potter Day + LAFCU Fireworks
• Saturday, August 20: Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental celebrating Big Lug’s Birthday
• Friday, August 25: Oldsmobile Heritage Night with R.E. Olds Transportation Museum + LAFCU Fireworks
• Saturday, August 26: Taco Throwdown + LAFCU Fireworks
• Sunday, August 27: Faith Family Concert + Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental — LEGO-Palooza
• Sunday, September 3: Kids Day Presented by Delta Dental – TBA

See the entire season’s schedule HERE.

Other Family Fun at Cooley Law School Stadium:

In addition to the actual game, there is plenty of fun around the stadium for antsy kids, including a kid’s bounce area {it does have a small fee – $2 last time we were there and required socks}, a playground, games, and fun cut-outs. And don’t forget to stop for some good ole fashion baseball treats, too!

One of my kids favorite things to do is run the bases after the game. What a cool experience for kids — plus, gotta love getting some energy out before climbing back in the car 😉

Tickets, Parking and Tips:

Individual Game Ticket Prices are as follows:

• The Clubhouse: $25 ($26 day of game)
• Executive Box: $14 ($15 day of game)
• Box: $11 ($12 day of game)
• Bleacher: $10 ($11 day of game)
• General Admission (lawn): $8 ($9 day of game)
• Barrier-Free/Wheelchair Accessible – Lower Level: $11 ($12 day of game)
• Barrier-Free/Wheelchair Accessible – Upper Level: $11 ($12 day of game)

We’ve always nabbed the executive box seats so we could sit just rows from the field. Being close with kids is crucial to keep them interested! I wouldn’t mind going on a date with the hubby and splurging on The Clubhouse tickets, which get you easy bar access and food.

Parking is really easy around the stadium, and we’ve been lucky to always find free or very inexpensive street parking across the street.

Nearby Places To Eat:

A few of my favorite spots within a few miles of Cooley Law School Stadium include:

• Soup Spoon Café
• Weston’s Kewpee Burger {historic spot with amazing olive burgers and malts}
• Lansing Brewing Company {during the day it’s kid-friendly – no worries}

Additional places to go around Lansing with kids can be found at this post.

Have you been to a Lugnuts Game? Which night sounds like fun to you?