Series Preview: Squirrels Start Second Half Hosting Reading Fightin Phils
With the first half of the season behind them, the Flying Squirrels’ record resets as they start the second half hosting the Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The team will play at The Diamond from Tuesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29. The current Reading Fightin
With the first half of the season behind them, the Flying Squirrels’ record resets as they start the second half hosting the Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The team will play at The Diamond from Tuesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29. The current Reading Fightin Phils roster boasts nine of the top 30 Phillies prospects, as outlined by MLB.
The series features a mid-week day game, a pair of fireworks shows, a FUNN Friday giveaway and more!
Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 804-359-3866 or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
The full promotional schedule for the series is listed below:
Tuesday, June 24 vs. Reading Fightin Phils: Fan District Community Night
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets
Celebrate one of RVA’s most iconic neighborhoods, The Fan!
- It’s also the next Silver Squirrels game. Fans ages 55 and older are eligible to join the Silver Squirrels club presented by OrthoVirginia and receive member benefits, including tickets to every Tuesday home game, an exclusive T-shirt and a concession voucher. Learn more about the Silver Squirrels here.
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Wednesday, June 25 vs. Reading Fightin Phils: Camp Day
12:05 p.m. | Gates 11:00 a.m. | Tickets
Calling all campers! Celebrate summer and FUNN with a mid-week day game at The Diamond
Dance with Beat Box Dance Party on the stage pregame.
Dogs are admitted FREE in sections 101-103, 201-203 and first base General Admission. Please request a dog-friendly section if accompanied by a pet.
Enjoy $7 glasses of wine and wine slushies from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wine Cart located on the main concourse across from Gilbane Fan Services.
Camp Day is presented by Chick-fil-A
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Thursday, June 26 vs. Reading Fightin Phils: Virginia Tech Night with Fireworks
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets
Go Hokies! Rock your orange and maroon for a night celebrating Virginia Tech.
The Flying Squirrels own Batter Up Brass Band will be playing Virginia Tech football song pregame on the stage.
Students and faculty from Virginia Tech can present their college ID for a $5 General Admission ticket while supplies last.
Stick around after the game for In-Your-Face Fireworks!
Virginia Tech Night is presented by Seredni Tire & Auto
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Friday, June 27 vs. Reading Fightin Phils: Ardillas Voladoras Night with Beverage Belt Giveaway
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets
Las Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond are back for another night of Friday FUNN!
The first 1,000 fans ages 21 and older will go home with an Ardillas Voladoras six-can beverage belt to rock every Friday Happy Hour game!
Enjoy the best Happy Hour in RVA! Sip on $3 domestic drafts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at all lower concession stands, upper concourse beer carts and the Budweiser Thirsty Acorn. $3 Pepsi fountain sodas are also available at the Papa Johns stand on the main concourse.
Ardillas Voladoras Beverage Belt giveway is presented by Bud Light.
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Saturday, June 28 vs. Reading Fightin Phils: Negro Leagues Heritage Night with In-Your-Face Fireworks
6:05 p.m. | Gates 5:00 p.m. | Tickets
The Flying Squirrels pay tribute and honor the history of Negro League Baseball
Players will wear special Negro League-inspired uniforms. Fans can bid on game-worn and signed jerseys here to benefit the Black History Museum and Culture Center of Virginia.
Listen to a pre-game panel with Crystal Garrett, Director and Writer of Black to the Bigs, a documentary about the history of African Americans in baseball.
Stick around after the game for In-Your-Face Fireworks, up close and inside the fences.
Enjoy pregame jams from DJ Ron on the stage.
Negro Leagues Heritage Night is presented by Markel.
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Sunday, June 29 vs. Reading Fightin Phils: Disability Inclusion Day
1:35 p.m. | Gates 12:00 p.m. | Tickets
We’re teaming up with Friendship Circle of Virginia to celebrate inclusion.
Bring your voucher to redeem your Youth Jersey Giveaway from June 1. Fans with vouchers will receive their jerseys at the Kids Club Tent located outside the front gates.
Fans can enjoy a sensory area in the Segra Picnic Zone during the game, thanks to Friendship Circle of Virginia.
Bring your glove and play catch on the field with Dad from 12:45-1:05 p.m. Fans playing catch on the field can enter the field through the field gates located at sections 103/104 and 118/119.
Members of the Squirrel Tails Kids Club presented by Atlantic Union Bank get in FREE! The Squirrel Tails Kids Club is free to join for children ages 14 and under and includes a General Admission ticket voucher to select Sunday home games. Click here to register your child.
Kids ages 14 and younger can run the bases following the game presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Kids can line up to run the bases outside the Squirrels Nest Team Store at the end of the first-base side of the main concourse. Parents and guardians are allowed to accompany their children onto the field and meet them as they cross home plate.
Disability Inclusion Day is presented by Friendship Circle of Virginia.