Homestand Preview: August 16-21

The Flying Squirrels return to Richmond after two weeks away and take on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, for a six-game series. The homestand features three giveaways including a Salute to Peanut t-shirt, a youth pool float & an Ardillas Voladoras fleece blanket. Fans can also enjoy Faith Night, two fireworks shows and a tie-dye jersey auction. There are only 18 more regular-season home games, so make sure to catch the action!

Fans can purchase tickets online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels offices.

The full promotional schedule for the homestand is listed below:

Tuesday, August 16 vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies

6:35 PM | Gates open 5:30 PM | TICKETS

Salute to the Peanut, Peanut T-Shirt Giveaway and Tri-Cities Community Night presented by Virginia Peanut Growers Association: Celebrate Virginia's favorite nut on Peanut Night! The first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older will go home with a Peanut T-shirt.

Wednesday, August 17 vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies

6:35 PM | Gates open 5:30 PM | TICKETS

Back to Teaching Henrico & Hanover, Wine & K-9s and Youth Pool Float Giveaway presented by M&T Bank, Chick-fil-A, & Reynolds Community College: The Flying Squirrels honor teachers, administrators and support staff from schools by offering a free General Admission ticket to school employees from Henrico & Hanover Counties with a valid school ID. (while supplies last, offer subject to change based on availability). Plus, kids ages 14 & under will go home with a Nutzy & Nutasha pool float while supplies last thanks to CBS 6!

Enjoy $5 glasses of wine from 5:30-7:30 PM. (Available at the wine cart located in the Funnville Fan Zone on the main concourse) Plus, dogs are admitted free in Funnville every Wednesday home game! Please request a dog-friendly seating section if accompanied by a pet. Pet friendly sections include 101-103, sections 201-203 & first base general admission.

Thursday, August 18 vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies

6:35 PM | Gates open 5:30 PM | TICKETS

Faith Night No. 2 and In-Your-Face Fireworks presented by Puritan Cleaners: Come early for music and pregame player testimonials. Enjoy fireworks from up close and inside the fences after the game.

Friday, August 19 vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies

6:35 PM | Gates open 5:30 PM | TICKETS

Ardillas Voladoras Fleece Blanket Giveaway, Cuba Night, and Friday Happy Hour presented by Pepsi/Mountain Dew: Learn about the music, history, food, sports & culture of Cuba. The first 1,000 fans ages 15 & older will go home with an Ardillas Voladoras fleece blanket. Enjoy happy hour drink specials from 5:30-7:30 PM each Friday home game in Funnville. Specials include $2 12-ounce domestic beers at all concession stands, upper concourse beer carts and The Thirsty Acorn as well as $2 fountain sodas at the Pepsi Fountain (located on main concourse, first base side).

Saturday, August 20 vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies

6:05 PM | Gates open 5:00 PM | TICKETS

*Grateful Fans Night, Tie-Dye Jersey Auction and In-Your-Face Fireworks presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond: *Arrive early and groove to some classic jam band tunes from The Hashbury Collective. Plus, tie-dye jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond. Bid by visiting tiedye22.givesmart.com or texting tiedye22 to 76278. Enjoy fireworks up close inside the fences following the game

Sunday, August 21 vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies

1:35 PM | Gates open 12:30 PM | TICKETS

Disability Inclusion Day presented by Friendship Circle: Funn for all! The Flying Squirrels team up with Friendship Circle to celebrate inclusion. Kids ages 14 & under are invited to play catch on the field before every Sunday home game. Enter through sections 107/108 from 12:45pm-1:05pm. | Presented By Nesquik. All kids ages 14 & under are invited to Kids Run the Bases following the conclusion of the game. Line will start beside the Squirrels Nest Team Store in sections 103/104. | Presented By Richmond Family Magazine

For tickets or more information, visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, call 804-359-FUNN (3866) or stop by the Flying Squirrels offices at The Diamond.