Get ready Rocket City, the Trash Pandas have a spectacular first season planned for us this year! While their first official game was played in Chattanooga, the Trash Pandas’ first home game against Tennessee will prove to be a memorable one. Luckily, most of us are well acquainted with Toyota Field with events being held there throughout the past year, despite no baseball games being played. I know everyone is just as excited as I am to experience minor league baseball again in the Rocket City.
I remember attending many Huntsville Stars’ games as an adolescent at Joe Davis Stadium, and how much fun I had with my family and friends. We even caught a foul ball one time – pique baseball experience in my opinion! I am excited the Rocket City Trash Pandas will now be offering these experiences for new generations to come, my own daughter being one of them. With fireworks concluding every Friday and Saturday night home game, and other fun events sprinkled throughout the next several months, attendees are sure to have a busy, fun summer ahead! I highlighted special events below, and the official schedule can be accessed by clicking on the link provided.
Rocket City Trash Pandas Schedule | Schedule | Trash Pandas (milb.com)
Fireworks Spectacular
(after every Friday and Saturday Home Game)
Dog Days
(every Wednesday Home Game) Bring your fur babies to enjoy a baseball game with the Trash Pandas! A $1 donation per dog will go to help a local non-profit organization.
Happy Hour (5 – 7pm)
May 13, May 27, June 3, July 8, July 29
Come hang with the Trash Pandas for pregame live music and $3 domestic drafts.
Kids Run the Bases
June 6, July 25, August 22, September 19
All kids are invited to run the bases at Toyota Field after the game! An announcement will be made beforehand to inform attendees to line up at a designated location.
Ladies Night
May 11, June 15, July 6, July 27, August 17, August 30, September 14
Ladies, bring your friends for many fun opportunities to win different prizes and enjoy special discounts on wine.
Trash Pandas Dog Leash Giveaway
May 12
Come get your complimentary Rocket City Trash Pandas leash! Leashes will be distributed at the gates while supplies last.
Sprocket Trashcan Bobble Head Day
May 16
The first 1,500 kids 12 and under will have the opportunity to score the iconic mascot bobble head.
Seat Cushion Giveaway
May 25
Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a seat cushion with the Inaugural Season logo. Seat cushions will be distributed at the gates while supplies last.
Military Cap Giveaway
May 30
Honoring those who have fallen during the Trash Panda Memorial Day game.
Turtle Night
June 1
Celebrate your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with a t-shirt giveaway!
Throwback to the Huntsville Stars
June 17
Help us pay recognition to the Huntsville Stars! The Trash Pandas will be giving away special edition shirt with the Stars / Trash Pandas logo.
Father’s Day
June 20
Celebrate your dads and father-figures with a Trash Pandas baseball game! Attendees will have the opportunity to win a pair of dress socks.
Commemorative Glass Giveaway
July 20
The first 2,500 adults ages 18 and up will have the opportunity to snag a commemorative Trash Pandas glass.
Princess Night
August 1
Kids and Adults, come dressed as your favorite princess!
Superhero Night
August 19
Come dressed as your favorite superhero! Superhero jersey auction following the game.
Friends Night
September 2
Are you a fan of the classic sitcom, Friends? This night is for you! Join the Trash Pandas for baseball, and a special Trash Pandas / Friends t-shirt giveaway!
Lunch bag giveaway
September 5
Trash Pandas lunch bag giveaway to the first 1,500 kids 12 and under! In addition, there will be a canned food drive on this night!
Huntsville Havoc Night
September 16
Watch the Trash Pandas play baseball as they wear specialty Huntsville Havoc jerseys to salute the Rocket City’s local hockey team.
Mandy Panda is a Huntsville native, who has a passion for fun, adventure, and living life to the fullest. She can be found gallivanting around Huntsville with her five year old daughter or her friends! Mandy holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from The University of Alabama in Huntsville. She is also a life loyal alumnae member of the sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. Mandy was recently featured as the first Voice of Huntsville for The Scout Guide in December 2020. In her spare time, Mandy loves to hangout with family and friends, go on nature walks, paint, or play her ukulele. Be sure to follow her adventures on Instagram and YouTube!
