Syracuse Mets Announce 2nd Annual Holiday Homestand

Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse Mets Holiday Homestand returns for the second time on Thursday, December 10, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at NBT Bank Stadium. The free event will feature festive lights, a holiday market of local small businesses, the Syracuse Mets traditional garage sale and act as a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Central New York. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to help support local families during the holiday season.

The Mets are looking for local vendors to apply to participate in its holiday market. The market is new to this year’s Holiday Homestand as the Mets want this winter wonderland to be a place for families to shop and support local for the holidays. Vendors interested in participating in the Syracuse Mets Holiday Homestand should apply at the following link: https://www.milb.com/syracuse/forms/holiday-homestand-vendors.

NBT Bank Stadium will be illuminated with festive holiday lights and seasonal decorations throughout the event. Inside the Metropolitan Club, fans can take photos with Santa’s helper, Scooch-y Claus, and families can also enjoy ornament-making, face-painting stations, and Jeff the Magic Man - all for free - and shop at local vendors on the concourse.

“Last year’s event showed us that there is a desire for family-oriented winter events here at the stadium,” said Syracuse Mets general manager Jason Smorol, “This year we made some small adjustments to create a “holiday market” for people to shop and support local small business. This event creates a unique space for the community to engage in more winter fun. We get to expand the stadiums access to the community all while supporting small businesses and helping the food bank. I hope people bring a lot of food as our Food Bank does such worthwhile work for our community.”

The Mets will also be selling the perfect holiday gift – Syracuse Mets Flex Plans, Season Seat memberships and talking to guests about the upcoming season. The Mets are extending their annual “Black Friday Flex Plan” promotion and offering two additional flex plan vouchers for guests who purchase at this event. 12 for the price of 10!

Fans can also take advantage of major holiday savings at the Syracuse Mets Team Store, including up to 40% off select Syracuse Mets T-shirts, caps, novelty items and more. Brand new Syracuse Mets holiday merchandise will also be available for purchase during the Holiday Homestand.

Admission and parking are free, and all attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to contribute to the food drive and help support neighbors in need. NBT Bank Stadium is cashless; only credit and debit cards will be accepted for purchases.

The Holiday Homestand will take place on Thursday, December 10, with the Hank Sauer Gate opening at 5:30 p.m.

Vendors interested in participating in the Syracuse Mets Holiday Homestand should apply at the following link: https://www.milb.com/syracuse/forms/holiday-homestand-vendors

For more information about the Syracuse Mets Holiday Homestand, contact Community Relations Manager Brennan Miller at [email protected] or call 315-474-7833.