\n\tWhile you can question the motivation, you can’t question the effort the Minnesota Twins Front Office is putting into getting fans to return to Target Field in 2026. After significantly reducing the price of the Twins Pass and announcing a buy two, get one free \u201cTriple Play Bundle\u201d, they have released an impressive lineup of promotions for the season.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThe headliner (at least for those of age and like to participate in such activities) is the expansion of the pre-game happy hour to include Friday and Saturday games. Fans can enjoy $2 beers from the time the gates open to the scheduled first pitch (emphasis on \u201cscheduled\u201d meaning it’s not when the first pitch is thrown\u2026sorry, no getting tanked for cheap when game starts are delayed). On Friday games, fans of any age can consume hot dogs and \u201csnacks\u201d at $2 an item.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tAnother recurring promotion that will surely be popular amongst the under \u201c12 & under\u201d crowd (as well as the pocketbooks of the adults accompanying them) is the free kids ice cream and half-price kid meals on Sunday contests. Of course, these matinees have historically been \u201cKids Day\u201d at Target Field where they will also have the opportunity to run the bases following the game.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThe Twins, though, are just getting started – they also announced upwards of 50 additional giveaways and theme nights across the 81 game home season.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThe highlight giveaway for me is the Kirby Puckett<\/a> jersey giveaway when the Twins host the Athletics on Saturday, July 25th. Additional fan favorites include bobble heads and another replica jersey, which are listed below:\n<\/p>\n \t\tMay 16 (vs. MIL): Grogu Bobblehead via a Star Wars ticket package<\/p>\n \t\tJune 6 (vs. KC): Royce Lewis<\/a> Jersey giveaway<\/p>\n \t\tJune 27 (vs. COL): Buxton Bobblehead giveaway<\/p>\n \n\tThe remaining promotions are nothing to sleep on. Below is a list of the giveaways that require you to be one of the first 5-10 thousand fans through the gates:\n<\/p>\n \t\tApril 3 (vs. TB): Opening Day Beanie<\/p>\n \t\tApril 5 (vs. TB): Kids Opening Day Beanie<\/p>\n \t\tApril 7 (vs. DET): Magnetic Schedule<\/p>\n \t\tMay 2 (vs. TOR): Minnesota Twins Fishing Lure<\/p>\n \t\tJune 22 (vs. LAD): Native American Heritage Night Jersey<\/p>\n \t\tJune 23 (vs. LAD): Night Light<\/p>\n \t\tJuly 11 (vs. LAA): Twins Hall of Fame Pin<\/p>\n \t\tJuly 12 (vs. LAA): Beach Tote Bag<\/p>\n \t\tJuly 26 (vs. ATH): Back to School Lunch Bag<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 16 (vs. PHI): Back to School Backpack<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 30 (vs. CWS): Kids T.C. Bear Shoulder Mascot<\/p>\n \t\tSeptember 26 (vs. TEX): Fan Appreciation Hat<\/p>\n \t\tSeptember 27 (vs. TEX): Kids Appreciation Widget Baseball Hat<\/p>\n \n\tBut wait, there’s more! As has been the case for awhile now, the Twins have an every growing array of special ticket package promotions. Most notably (for anyone who plans to subscribe to Twins.TV anyway), is Twins.TV Night on Wednesday, April 8th against the Detroit Tigers. If you purchase the special ticket package not only do you get into the game, but also included is a subscription to Twins.TV, “a behind-the-scenes exclusive look at what brings broadcasts to life”, and a broadcaster meet and greet. Other \u201cget a ticket, get an item\u201d special ticket package promotions include:\n<\/p>\n \t\tApril 28 (vs. SEA): University of St. Thomas Night<\/p>\n \t\tMay 1 (vs. TOR): First Responders Night<\/p>\n \t\tMay 2 (vs. TOR): Mental Health Awareness Day<\/p>\n \t\tMay 3 (vs. TOR): Cancer Awareness Day<\/p>\n \t\tMay 12 (vs. MIA): Bark at the Park<\/p>\n \t\tMay 13 (vs. MIA): Nurses Night<\/p>\n \t\tMay 17 (vs. MIL): Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day<\/p>\n \t\tMay 19 (vs. HOU): Wine Women & Baseball, St. Cloud State Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 2 (vs. CWS): CSB+SJU Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 4 (vs. KC): Prince Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 5 (vs. KC): Pop Star Night, University of Minnesota Night, Golf Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 7 (vs. KC): Pixar Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 12 (vs. STL): Pride Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 14 (vs. STL): Barbie Game Day, Winona State Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 23 (vs. LAD): Gustavus Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 24 (vs. LAD): St. Olaf Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 27 (vs. COL): Girl Scout Night<\/p>\n \t\tJune 28 (vs. COL): Wine Women & Baseball<\/p>\n \t\tJuly 10 (vs. LAA): Yacht Rock Night, Bowling Day<\/p>\n \t\tJuly 24 (vs. ATH): South Dakota State University Night<\/p>\n \t\tJuly 26 (vs. ATH): Hello Kitty Day<\/p>\n \t\tJuly 28 (vs. KC): Wine Women & Baseball<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 10 (vs. BAL): University of North Dakota Night<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 11 (vs. BAL): North Dakota State University Night<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 15 (vs. PHI): Field of Dreams Night, University of South Dakota Night<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 18 (vs. ATL): Wine Women & Baseball<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 28 (vs. CWS): Minnesota State University – Mankato Night, Breck Night<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 29 (vs. CWS): SpongeBob Day<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 30 (vs. CWS): Peanuts Day<\/p>\n \t\tAugust 31 (vs. DET): St. Paul Saints Night<\/p>\n \t\tSeptember 1 (vs. DET): Bark at the Park<\/p>\n \t\tSeptember 15 (vs. NYY): Wine Women & Baseball<\/p>\n \n\tWhile the product on the field may not be entertaining, many of these promotions might be reason enough to get to Target Field this summer. For additional details, such as whether you need to be the first 5,000 or 10,000 fans, make sure to visit the promotions page on the Twins website<\/a>!\n<\/p>\n \n\tWhich promotions are you most excited for? 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