PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE
Opening Day!
Post Game Fireworks
Saturday, May 11 @ 6:05 PM
vs. Evansville Otters
College Night – Calling all current students! Join us for College Night at the ballpark and make your mark in the stands. It’s a campus takeover as all students will receive FREE entry into the ballpark with valid student ID shown for a ticket at the Slammers Box Office.
vs. Evansville Otters
Mother’s Day at the Ballpark – Join us for a Mother’s Day celebration filled with love, laughter, and baseball memories, as we honor all mothers and mother figures who make a difference in everyone’s lives. We will be offering free tickets to all Moms and Mother Figures! The fun does not stop there as we will have our 9 innings of bouquets prize giveaway to 9 lucky Mom’s/Mother figures during the game! The Bouquet Floral arrangements are brought to you by Moment in Time Florist and Event Planning. For those Mothers and Mother Figures who wish to sign up for FREE tickets in advance, please RSVP to info@jolietslammers.com or call the Box Office at 815-722-2287 by 5/9/24 (based on availability, limit 4 tickets).
vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Education Day –Grab your pencils and rally caps, because it’s Education Day at the ballpark! Join us for the game where learning meets the love of the game, because we’re not just playing ball, we’re hitting it out of the park with knowledge!
Education Day – Get ready to hit the books and swing for the fences on Education Day at the ballpark! Join us for a home run of learning and laughter as we combine the thrill of baseball with the power of education.
vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Hockey Night– Get ready to lace up your excitement as the rink meets the diamond for an electrifying Hockey Night at the Ballpark! Join us for a puck-tacular night at the ballpark as the world’s oh hockey and baseball collide. Fans are encouraged to show up wearing their hockey jerseys.
Post Game Fireworks
Princess Night – Calling all princesses to the grandest ball in town- Princess Night at the ballpark! Join us for an enchanting night at the ballpark full of magical moments and royal affairs that promise a magical evening under the stadium lights and leaving you feeling like the belle of the ballpark!
Pride Night Presented by the Joliet Pride Network – Step up to the plate for Pride Night in the ballpark! Join us for an evening of inclusive fun and LGBTQ+ celebrations as we swing for the fences.
Harry Potter Night: Grab your broomsticks and summon your magic wands because it’s Harry Potter Night at the ballpark! Prepare to be spellbound as the ballpark morphs into Hogwarts for a night of enchantment and baseball! Grab your wands and robes and join us for Harry Potter Night! Fans are encouraged to come in their best Harry Potter outfits.
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6:35 PM
vs. Three Rivers (Trois-Rivières Aigles)
Pajama Night – Slip into your comfiest gear and head to the ballpark because it’s Pajama Day! It’s a slumber party on the field, where every fan becomes part of the dream team. Fans are encouraged to wear their comfiest pajamas as they join us for a laid-back celebration where the only thing on the agenda is fun.
Wednesday, June 5 @ 6:35 PM
vs. Three Rivers (Trois-Rivières Aigles)
Polish Heritage Night: Polish Pride takes center stage as we celebrate Polish Heritage Night at the ballpark! Join us for an evening of rich culture, savory flavors, and vibrant traditions.
80’s Night – Get ready to party like it’s the ’80s at the ballpark! It’s a totally rad throwback extravaganza where leg warmers meet home runs and big hair meets big hits. Break out your best retro attire, from shoulder pads to parachute pants, and come dressed in your best 80’s attire as we prepare to groove to the beat of the decade.
vs. Florence Y’alls
Post Game Fireworks
Swiftie Night – Shake it off, and grab your bestie because the Slammers are celebrating a new era with Swiftie night! Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite Taylor Swift era and head out to the ballpark as the Sparks Fly. All fans named Taylor or Travis will receive FREE entry into the ballpark with valid ID shown for a ticket at the Slammers Box Office.
Saturday, June 22 @ 6:05 PM vs. Florence Y’alls
Dog Day #1 Presented by NVA – Grab your leashes and baseball caps, because it’s time for Dog Day at the ballpark! Bring your furry MVPs to the game and join us for a tail-waggin good time.
First Responders Night – Gear up and get ready to swing into action at our First Responders Theme Night! Join us and let’s hit it out of the park with gratitude for those who protect and serve our community every day!
Tuesday, July 2 @ 6:35 PM
vs. Evansville Otters
Barbie Night – Come on, Barbie, let’s go party! Grab your glitter and your best Barbie-inspired outfit, because tonight, we’re turning the stadium into the ultimate dreamhouse.
Post Game Fireworks
Independence Day Celebration – Celebrate America’s birthday (one day early) with a bang at the ballpark! Join us for an Independence Day extravaganza featuring dazzling fireworks, delicious food, and a baseball game you won’t want to miss!
vs. Evansville Otters
Military Appreciation Day – Salute our brave heroes as we come together to celebrate their sacrifice and service. From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, let’s fill the stadium with cheers as we pay tribute to those who defend our freedom.
vs. Ottawa Titans
Post Game Fireworks
Hispanic Heritage Night – ¡Viva la Fiesta! Join us for Hispanic Heritage Night at the ballpark where we celebrate the vibrant culture, rich traditions, and unforgettable flavors of Hispanic heritage!
vs. Ottawa Titans
Mystery Bobblehead Giveaway
Sunday, July 7 @ 1:05 PM vs. Ottawa Titans
Christmas in July – ‘Tis the season! Nothing says Christmas like a nice, hot July day. Join us at the ballpark as we batter up for a jolly good time bringing Santa’s workshop and merry moments to the baseball diamond for Christmas in July!
vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Hawaiian/Luau – Aloha! Get ready to hula the night away at our Hawaiian Luau Night in the ballpark! Join us as we hula our way through a night of fun, food, and fantastic baseball action! Fans are encouraged to show out wearing their best Hawaiian shirts!
Wednesday, July 10 @ 10:05 AM vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Day Camp Day- Join the fun at Day Camp Day in the ballpark! It’s a day filled with sunshine, smiles, and summer camp vibes, where kids come together for a day of adventure and baseball!
Thursday, July 11 @ 6:35 PM vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Country Night – Dust off your cowboy boots and saddle up for a boot-scootin’ good time at our Country Night at the Ballpark! Come dressed in your country best and join us as we two-step under the lights as we bring a little bit of the Wild West to the diamond.
vs. Windy City Thunderbolts
Post Game Fireworks
Super Hero Night/Guns n Hoses – Grab your cape and head out to the ballpark for Super Hero and Guns n Hoses Night! Join us for a special evening dedicated to honoring our real-life heroes and the extraordinary sacrifices they make every day! Fans are encouraged to dress like their favorite superhero.
Saturday, July 20 @ 6:05 PM
vs. Windy City Thunderbolts
Throw Cancer in the Slammer – Putting cancer behind bars at Throw Cancer in the Slammer Night! Join us for a memorable evening of hope, and baseball as we come together to support the fight against cancer!
vs. Windy City Thunderbolts
Women in Sports Day – Break barriers and blaze trails at Women in Sports Night! Join us as we honor the incredible achievements of women in sports with a night of empowerment, inspiration, and baseball!
Tuesday, July 23 @ 6:35 PM
vs. Gateway Grizzlies
Water Conservation Day – H2O, let’s go! Make every drop count on Water Conservation Day at the ballpark. Join us as we raise awareness and honor the importance of water conservation with a night filled with fun, education, and baseball!
Wednesday, July 24 @ 6:35 PM
vs. Gateway Grizzlies
Week of Sharks Night: Join us as Shark Week takes a bite out of the ballpark! Join us for Shark Night, a jaw-dropping experience filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of baseball action!
vs. Gateway Grizzlies
Ghostbusters Night – Who ya gonna call? Come down to the ballpark as the Slammers, with appearances by the Windy City Ghostbusters, Slimer, and maybe even a certain team owner…take on the Gateway Grizzlies on this Thirsty Thursday night.
vs. Washington Wild Things
AI Takes Over the Ballpark Night – Take a swing into the future with AI Night at the ballpark! Join us as we discover the incredible possibilities of artificial intelligence as we ponder its impact on baseball and beyond.
Wednesday, July 31 @ 10:05 AM
vs. Evansville Otters
Day Camp Day – Get ready for a day of play at Day Camp Day in the ballpark round two! Join us for a day of outdoor fun, games, and baseball excitement as we create memories that will last long after the final pitch!
Thursday, August 1 @ 6:35 PM
Friday, August 2 @ 6:35 PM
vs. Evansville Otters
Post Game Fireworks
Princess and Pirates Night – Ahoy, mateys and majesties! Join us for a grand slam affair as we transform the ballpark into a kingdom of princesses and captains! It’s a diamond dynasty where princesses reign over the bases and pirates plunder the outfield. From tiaras to eye patches, every swing and every cheer adds to the magical moments that’ll make you feel like the ruler of the seven seas or the queen of the diamond!
Star Wars Night/Scout sleepover – Prepare for a journey to a galaxy far, far away as we summon the force for an epic Star Wars Night at the ballpark. Join us for an intergalactic showdown between the Florence Y’alls and the Joliet Slammers. May the hits be with you as we create memories that will be talked about in galaxies near and far!
Sunday, August 4 @ 1:05 PM
vs. Florence Y’alls
Ballpark Olympics – We’ll always have Joliet…in celebration of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Slammers are bringing the rings to the ballpark where fans can participate in a number of baseball themed entertainment and events (no archery, please).
vs. Gateway Grizzlies
Groundhog Game – Get caught in the time warp at the Groundhog Day Game – where every inning is a chance to break the cycle! Join us at the ballpark for a game that pays homage to the classic movie with a twist of baseball excitement.
vs. Gateway Grizzlies
Teacher Appreciation Night – Calling all educators! It’s time to hit it out of the park with Teacher Appreciation Night! Join us in celebrating the all-star lineup of educators who knock it out of the park every day.
vs. Gateway Grizzlies
Irish Heritage Night – Shamrocks and strikeouts at Irish Heritage Night! Join us at the ballpark for a grand celebration of Irish culture, with music, dance, and the crack of the bat!
Blues Brothers Night – Join us for Blues Brothers night- a harmonious evening where the sounds of the diamond meet the soulful melodies of Jake and Elwood! Get ready to shake your tail feather as we pay homage to the iconic duo with a groovy evening of music, mischief, and baseball.
Dog Day #2 – Round two of Dog Day at the ballpark is here, and we’re ready to hit it out of the park again with even more tail-wagging fun! So grab your tickets and leash and join us for another unforgettable day of baseball with your furry MVPs!
815 Night – Get ready to represent the heart of Illinois at our 815 night at the ballpark! Join us as we celebrate the pride and spirit of our local community with an evening dedicated to all things 815.
Post Game Fireworks
Neon Night – Glow big or go home at Neon Night in the ballpark! Get ready to light up the stadium with an electrifying display of vibrant colors, from neon face paint to glow sticks galore. So grab your brightest neon attire and get ready to shine like never before – because tonight, the ballpark is your neon playground!
Field of Memes Night: Join us for an evening of grand slam laughs, where every meme is a home run. From the classics to the latest viral sensations, it’s a meme-tastic showdown under the stadium lights. Don’t miss out on the funniest inning of the season! There will be a meme costume contest so fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite meme.
Sunday, August 25 @ 1:05 PM
vs. Windy City Thunderbolts
Post Game Fireworks
Halloween – Bats, balls, and boos – oh my! Join us at the ballpark for a Halloween extravaganza filled with thrills, chills, and baseball skills! Fans are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes!
Saturday, August 31 @ 6:05 PM
vs. Evansville Otters
Military Appreciation – We’re doubling down on our gratitude for our nation’s heroes! Join us for another unforgettable evening of honor, respect, and baseball as we continue to salute those who serve.
Post Game Fireworks
9 innings of Winning/Fan Appreciation – It’s all about YOU at Fan Appreciation Night! Join us as we roll out the red carpet to thank our incredible fans for their unwavering support with a night of gratitude, surprises, and exciting baseball action!