In conjunction with the Mets selling their 2018 schedule, they have announced their Promotion Schedule. 

It should be noted that none of the announced promotions are adults only. For that matter, none of them are kids only, which is odd considering there are giveaways which are clearly targeted towards kids. 

If you are a parent looking to take kids to the game, here’s a list of promotions which kids should enjoy (Limit in parentheses):

Sat, March 31st: Build-A-Bear Teddy (15,000)

Sun, April 15th – Kids Mets Glove (15,000)

Sat, May 5th – Yoenis Cespedes Garden Gnome (25,000)

Sun, May 6th – Baseball Socks (15,000)

Sat, May 19th – Mr. Met Star Wars Bobblehead (25,000)

Sun, June 10th – Mets Fathead (15,000)

Sat, June 23rd – Home Run Apple Figurine (15,000)

Sun, June 24th – Mets cap (15,000)

Sat, July 7th – Jacob deGrom Bobblehead (25,000)

Sat, July 8th – Cespedes Shinguard (15,000)

Sun, July 15th – Mets Toy Truck (15,000)

Sun, August 5th – Topps National Baseball Card Day pack 

Sun, August 26th – Mets Lunchbag (15,000)

Sat, Sept 8th – Mets winter hat (15,000)

Sun, Sept 9th – Mets Cereal Bowl (15,000)

For the Sunday promotions, keep in mind that if it is a day game, kids get to run the bases after the game. 

Additionally, every Friday is free t-shirt night for everyone. However, the size provided to all is an adult x-large which really precludes it from being a kid friendly promotion. 

Lastly, if you’re going on a Bobblehead or gnome day be prepared. You can get there hours before the start of the game and still not get the promotion. That sets a really bad tone for the rest of your day. 

Overall, if you are planning to take the family to Citi Field, you should take your kid to one of the aforementioned games. Unless the Mets do some serious work on the roster, chances are you won’t get a win. If you go on a promotional date, you can still go home with something.