Flying Squirrels announce promotional and fireworks schedule

Tribute to the Golden Girls and a Star Wars Night in the same summer.

January 26, 2015; 12:52 PM • by Richard Hayes

I’d be lying if I didn’t say that the the promotional give aways and fireworks didn’t play into when I decide to see a Flying Squirrels’ game. Today the Squirrels have released the schedule so I can pretend to start scheduling my summer.

You can check out the full schedule here.

Highlights include:

Fireworks every Thursday and Saturday night game
Opening Night on April 9th “Dueling Fireworks Extravaganza”(fireworks on the field and in the traditional location)
Squirrels Free Shirt Fridays and Happy Hour for all 11 Friday night contests a different Squirrels themed shirt will be given to the first 1,000 fans and Happy Hour drink specials will be available from 5:30-7:30PM
Tribute to the Golden Girls/Betty White’s 1/2 Bday Party ZOOperstars Appearance (June 23rd)
World Series Replica Ring (April 28th), Hunter Strickland Bobblehead (July 7th) to honor the San Franciso Giants’ win
Joe Panik “Panic Button” (July 21st)
Nutzy Pillowcase (April 12th)
Nutzy Toothbrush Holder presented by The Children’s Hospital at VCU (May 24th)
Star Wars Night (August 1st)
Nutzy Cape Giveaway (August 2nd).

Image: Richmond Flying Squirrels