The Cedar Rapids Kernels season is well underway. With July 4th weekend upon us and perfect weather to match, it's an excellent time to plan for a fun day/night at the ballpark. A game at Veterans' Memorial Stadium is a treat and they often run special promotions and giveaways, or discounts for fans. Let's look at some of those coming up below.

NOTE: A special edition of Fireworks Saturdays will be happening at the ballpark MONDAY night, July 4. First pitch, 6:35 p.m. vs. Quad Cities. Fireworks after the game. Get out and enjoy. Get the schedule of games here, and future promotions below.

Big Screen Thursdays with First Federal Community Credit Union

Three lucky fans age 18 and up will leave at the end of the game with a brand new, 50-inch big screen TV! Fans can stop by the First Federal Credit Union table on the concourse for a FREE raffle ticket. The Thursday schedule is as follows:

  • 7/7
  • 8/4
  • 8/18
  • 9/8

Two For One Friday with 98.1 KHAK

Get your drink on after a long week, as all 16 oz. draft and canned beer and 20 oz. bottled soda and water are "buy one get one FREE!"

  • 7/8
  • 7/22
  • 8/5
  • 8/19
  • 9/9

Baseball Bingo Sponsored by Ox Yoke Inn

A little staycation getaway is up for grabs when fans play baseball Bingo every Sunday sponsored by Ox Yoke Inn for a chance to win a grand prize of a special Amana weekend getaway package awarded at the end of the season.

  • 7/10
  • 7/24
  • 8/7
  • 8/21
  •  9/11

Fireworks Saturdays

Various community sponsors will be hosting these popular nights, including To The Rescue, Collins Aerospace, Kwik Star, and the Special Olympics of Iowa. Majestic fireworks displays will follow these games:

  • 7/4 (SPECIAL EDITION for the 4th of July)
  • 7/9
  • 7/23
  • 8/6
  • 8/20
  • 9/10

Many of your other favorite promotions are back

From "Run the Bases Sunday" and "Kids Eat Free" Sunday, to Noon Games, Copa Days, and more, you can catch all the Cedar Rapids Kernels action whenever you want this season.

More info on specials and theme nights can be found here.

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