Beltway Bambinos

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GIVEAWAY: 4 tickets to Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake

Photo: Stefanie Harrington

You may remember our review of the fun day spent in Annapolis with Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake last summer. AYE! If you haven’t had the chance to set sail with the ship, now is your chance. Enter to win 4 tickets by commenting with a pirate phrase on our Facebook & Instagram post. Winner will be announced on Friday.

Celebrate summer with family fun at Pirate Adventures in Annapolis, Maryland! Sailing six times daily through Labor Day and weekends through Halloween climb aboard for an adventure to remember! Follow them at @chesapeakepirates on Facebook and Instagram! #mypirateadventure

Special screening of Dora and the Lost City of Gold

You are invited to attend a special advance screening of DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD coming to the Smithsonian National Zoo this Sunday, July 21, 2019! The film’s stars Isabela Moner and Eugenio Derbez will be hosting an introduction, as well as exclusive meet & greet opportunities.

RSVP’s are on a first come, first served basis, RSVP here with the subject line: Beltway Bambinos

Landmark Theatres West End Cinema present The Inaugural Global Children’s Film Series + GIVEAWAY

Beginning June 22nd, Landmark Theatres West End Cinema proudly present the “Global Children’s Film Series”, featuring animated hits and more from around the world, on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am.

**To enter to win a 4-pack of tickets to any showing of your choice, tell us why you want to attend this film series on our Instagram post! Winner announced on Monday, June 17!

ABOUT THE WEST END CINEMA
Landmark Theatres re-opened the West End Cinema on Friday, July 17, 2015. Located at 2301 M St, NW, the West End Cinema joins Landmark’s sister locations in the D.C. area, the E Street Cinema, the Atlantic Plumbing Cinema and the Bethesda Row Cinema, and allows Landmark Theatres to bring even more films and events to the Foggy Bottom, Georgetown and Dupont Circle neighborhoods. The cinema is conveniently located three blocks north of the Foggy Bottom Metro Station on 23rd St, NW.

In March of 2016 the theatre was extensively renovated. Each of the three auditoriums was remodeled and outfitted with oversized, plush leather seating and riser platforms, designed to provide maximum comfort. Additional enhancements included larger screens, new aisle lighting and wall-to-wall carpeting on auditorium floors. The West End Cinema also offers rotating wine and beer selections, which patrons are welcome to bring into any auditorium.

Special Memorial Day Weekend Event at B&O Railroad Museum + GIVEAWAY

The B&O Railroad Museum is located at 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223. The Museum brings alive the magic and adventure of railroading every day. This historic national landmark allows you to see, touch, hear and explore the most important railroad collection in America. Start your journey with a visit today!

Friday, May 24:
•The one and only, Maryland Merci Car is displayed on the B&O’s Roundhouse turntable via a turntable demonstration at 12:00pm. See the power of one person push this rail car around the Roundhouse turntable.

•Opening of First to Fight: Railroaders in WWI — A new temporary exhibit depicting WWI through the gaze of the railroaders who were instrumental to allied victory.

Saturday, May 25:
•Help us support Operation Gratitude by donating Socks for Soldiers from May 25 – July 14 (Bastille Day). Please donate new, black crew length socks, single packs of sanitary wipes, 1 oz. sunscreen packs, and individual bags of beef jerky. All the items you donated will be collected and placed inside the Merci Car so you can see the difference your efforts will make to members of the military serving our country.

•Swing Dance demonstration by Mobtown Ballroom dancers from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.

•Victory Gardens that kids can plant and take home.

•Sofi’s Crepes will be here at the B&O making and serving six different varieties of delicious French crepes from 11:30am – 3pm!

Sunday, May 26:
•Help us Help Operation Gratitude by donating Socks for Soldiers. Please donate new black crew, crew length socks, single pack of sanitary wipes, 1 oz. sunscreen packs, and individual bags of beef jerky. All the items you donated will be collected and placed inside the Merci Car so you can see the difference your efforts will make to members of the military serving our country.

•Victory Gardens that kids can make and take home.

Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day):
•Meet Camden, WBAL TV’s Puppy with a Purpose, 10:00am-11:00am. Camden has been training to serve a military veteran and soon reach her goal. Don’t miss meeting Camden as we honor military service on this special morning.

•FREE ADMISSION for all active and inactive military personnel.

*Win 4 tickets for admission to the Museum which can be used between May 24 – July 14, 2019. Enter to win by tagging a friend on Facebook who would love to checkout the museum. Extra entry for those who start to follow us on Instagram and if you already follow us (YAY!) like the last two pictures we posted. Winner announced May 20!

2019 Washington Nationals Family-Friendly Promotions at Nationals Park

Nationals Park was designed for fans of all ages, and throughout the 2019 season families will have great opportunities to come watch a game at Nationals Park and enjoy all the family-oriented things Nationals Park has to offer. In addition, one Sunday each month there will be a special giveaway for kids presented by Harris Teeter, featuring all new items. Family-friendly events like Kids Run the Bases, Kids Opening Day, and the Youth Baseball & Softball Parade also return for the 2019 season. The Nationals full 2019 promotional calendar can be found here.

Just for Kids Giveaways:
 April 28 – Kids Watch (First 10,000 fans 12 & under)
 May 26 – Max Scherzer Jersey (First 10,000 fans 12 & under)
 June 23 – Screech Hooded Towel (First 10,000 fans 12 & under)
 August 18 – Teddy Squeezable Toy (First 10,000 fans 12 & under)
 September 15 – Lumberjack Cap (First 10,000 fans 12 & under)



Events:
 Every Sunday Day Game – Kids Run the Bases
 Every Sunday Game – Signature Sundays
 Every Home Game – Racing Presidents Photos
 April 28 – Screech’s Birthday/Kids Opening Day presented by Jr. Nationals Kids Club
 April 28, June 16 – Youth Baseball & Softball Day presented by Inova
 May 16 – Weather Day presented by NBC4
 September 15 – Youth Champions Day
 Various Dates – Scout Day/Girl Scout Day

Other Giveaways:
Fun giveaways for fans of all ages in 2019 include several Nationals bobbleheads, like crowd-favorite Trea Turner and newcomer Patrick Corbin. New for 2019 are themed bobbleheads like MARVEL Super Hero™ Captain Zimmerman and STAR WARS™ Obi “Sean” Kenobi.

Bobbleheads and Collectibles:
 May 15 – Trea Turner Bobblehead presented by PNC Bank (First 25,000 fans)
 May 25 – MARVEL Super Hero™ Captain Zimmerman Bobblehead (First 10,000 fans)
 June 15 – STAR WARS™ Obi “Sean” Kenobi Bobblehead (First 10,000 fans)
 June 21 – Max Scherzer Bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines (First 25,000 fans)
 July 2 – Adam Eaton Bobblehead presented by PNC Bank (First 25,000 fans)
 July 23 – Nationals Water Bottle presented by MASN (First 20,000 fans)
 August 17 – Patrick Corbin Bobblehead presented by SAIC (First 25,000 fans)

Apparel:
 May 2 – Nationals Expandable Beach Bag presented by Kaiser Permanente (First 20,000 fans)
 July 27 – Nationals Racing Presidents Tote Bag presented by MLB Network (First 25,000 fans)
 September 29 – Nationals Puffy Vest presented by Coca-Cola (First 20,000 fans)

Fireworks Nights Presented by Budweiser
Bang! Zoom! Fireworks nights are coming to Nationals Park! Nationals fans will have five opportunities to bring the whole family and watch fireworks light up the sky above Nationals Park. Fireworks Nights will include four “Fireworks Friday” games and a special “Freedom Fireworks” show on July 3.

Fireworks Nights:
 Friday, April 26
 Friday, May 24
 Friday, June 14
 Wednesday, July 3
 Friday, August 30

Theme Nights:
Theme Nights are fun for the whole family, and this season Nats fans can dress up as their favorite characters during MARVEL Super Hero™ Day and STAR WARS™ Day. Each Theme Night will involve in-park activations, special scoreboard elements, and on-field pregame festivities. A special ticket is NOT required for Theme Nights.
 May 25 – MARVEL Super Hero™ Day
 June 15 – STAR WARS™ Day

Special Ticket Events:
There are several special ticket events fit for the whole family at Nationals Park in 2019. These family affairs include everything from bringing the grandkids to enjoy a day with grandma and grandpa during Seniors Stroll the Bases, to bringing your four-legged family members to Pups in the Park!
 May 27, September 2 – Seniors Stroll the Bases presented by Kaiser Permanente
 June 16 – Father’s Day Catch on the Field
 June 20 – Ladies Night
 July 6 – Cat-urday (For cat-loving families!)
 Various Dates – Pups in the Park presented by Budweiser

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