The New York Mets today announced Free Shirt Friday and Family Sunday lead the lineup of special offers and new attractions throughout the season at Citi Field. The Mets will host the third year of post-game concerts and added a third Fireworks Night to the schedule. <\/p>\n
The Mets begin the season Monday, March 31 against the Washington Nationals at 1:10 p.m. Limited tickets are still available at Mets.com\/Tickets and (718) 507-TIXX.<\/p>\n
FREE SHIRT FRIDAY
\nEvery fan in attendance on 12 Friday home dates will receive a uniquely designed Mets t-shirt. For a complete listing including photos of all t-shirts, visit mets.com\/FreeShirtFridays.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY POST-GAME CONCERTS
\nSaturdays will feature the 2014 Mets Concert Series presented by Duane Reade with best-selling performer and Queens native 50 Cent (June 14), rock-n-rollers Huey Lewis and the News (July 12), R&B legends Boyz II Men (August 16) and pop-sensation Austin Mahone (September 27). <\/p>\n
FAMILY SUNDAY
\nEvery Sunday will feature family-themed giveaways to the first 15,000 fans, and the Mr. Met Dash, where kids 12 and under can run the bases after the game. Kids inflatables, face painters and balloon artists, courtesy of Send in the Clowns, will be on Mets Plaza before the game to entertain families.<\/p>\n
FIREWORKS
\nThere will be three Fireworks Nights at Citi Field in 2014. On July 4, there will be a special Independence Day celebration Fireworks Night presented by Citi. Fireworks will also light the sky above Citi Field Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, September 13 on Fireworks Night presented by Duane Reade. <\/p>\n
BOBBLEHEADS
\nThere will also be three special bobblehead giveaways in 2014, each for the first 20,000 fans in attendance on each date. The first is Saturday, May 10 featuring a 1969 Commemorative Nolan Ryan bobblehead courtesy of Delta Air Lines, next is Saturday, August 30 which will be a Curtis Granderson bobblehead presented by Gold\u2019s, and the final one will be on Sunday, September 28 featuring Casey Stengel courtesy of SNY & WOR.<\/p>\n
SPECIAL OFFERS
\nBirthdays \u2013 As a happy birthday present from the Mets, fans can receive a complimentary ticket to that day\u2019s game to celebrate their birthday at Citi Field. Fans must show a valid form of identification (birth certificate, driver\u2019s license, passport, etc.) at the Citi Field Ticket Windows on their birthday to receive a ticket, subject to availability. The offer does not apply for games on Opening Day, March 31 or the Subway Series May 14-15. The offer ends September 28. For those celebrating birthdays when the Mets are on the road, on an off-day, in the off-season or on non-eligible games, a complimentary ticket can be redeemed for games on April 2-3, 21-24 and September 8-10.<\/p>\n
Family Pack \u2013 For $24, fans can enjoy a ticket to a game in the Left Field Landing and a choice of a Nathan\u2019s Famous Hot Dog, Two Boots pizza slice, burger or veggie burger, to go along with Nathan\u2019s Famous French Fries and a large sized 21 oz. Pepsi-branded soda. Fans can upgrade their seating location to the Baseline Box on the Field Level for $39 per ticket. For more information, visit Mets.com\/FamilyPacks.<\/p>\n
First Days \u2013 Fans who are coming to a Mets home game for the first time are encouraged to stop by Fan Assistance to receive a personalized First Game certificate signed by Mr. Met.<\/p>\n
Kids Go Free \u2013 Pick up a copy of the Daily News starting April 3 and fill out a voucher to receive up to three free kids tickets with the purchase of a regularly-priced adult ticket for the April 18-27 games. Vouchers can be redeemed at the Citi Field Ticket Windows on the day of the game.<\/p>\n
Military Mondays \u2013 U.S. Military personnel with active or retired military identification will receive complimentary tickets to Monday night games for themselves and up to three guests on the following Mondays: April 21, July 7, July 28, September 8 and September 15. The tickets will be available (night-of-game only) in the Ticket Office lobby in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, subject to availability.<\/p>\n
Military Go Free \u2013 For the games outside of Military Mondays, the Mets will continue to provide active military personnel with complimentary tickets (day-of-game only) in the Ticket Office lobby in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, subject to availability. Accompanying non-military persons must purchase tickets, subject to availability.<\/p>\n
Mr. Met\u2019s Kids Club \u2013 The Kids Club has been re-launched with two membership levels. Blue memberships are free and come with one free Sunday ticket voucher and a Kids Club lanyard and rewards card. Orange memberships cost $29 and comes with four free Sunday ticket vouchers, a Kids Club t-shirt, a front-of-the-line pass for Sunday Mr. Met Dashes and a Kids Club lanyard and rewards card. Members are encouraged to check in every Sunday at the Kids Club Kiosk at Good Humor Fan Fest to qualify for special rewards.<\/p>\n
Seaver Package \u2013 Groups of 25 or more will receive a Field Level ticket in Left Field Reserved and a Tom Seaver rookie year replica pullover jersey for $41 per person. The offer includes all games except Opening Day, March 31 and the Subway Series May 14-15. Packages are available at mets.com\/Seaver.<\/p>\n
Student Rush \u2013 High school and college students can purchase tickets for $10 with valid school identification for all home games except Opening Day, March 31, and the Subway Series May 14-15, subject to availability. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Mets.com\/studentrush.<\/p>\n
CITI FIELD DINING
\nAcela Club \u2013 The restaurant operated by James Beard Award Winner Drew Nieporent\u2019s Myriad Restaurant Group will offer a new day game market table only menu for $29.<\/p>\n
Empire State Craft \u2013 The stand will offer nine craft beers brewed in New York: Blue Point Black\/White IPA, Bronx Pale Ale, Captain Lawrence KoLSCH, Coney Island IPL, Ommegang Witte, Original Sin Hard Cider, Queens Brewery Lager, and Southern Tier IPA. There will be two locations: the Field Level across from Sections 132 and 133 near Keith\u2019s Grill, and in the Promenade Food Court behind home plate.<\/p>\n
Flushing Farm \u2013 This new vegetable and herb garden will be grown on the green roof of Citi Field\u2019s administration building on 126th Street. Its harvest will be incorporated into various menu options throughout the suites, clubs and restaurants.<\/p>\n
Good Humor \u2013 The official ice cream of the Mets will have its products including the Good Humor Giant King Cone and Magnum Double Caramel Ice Cream Bar served at concessions, in-seat service and vending throughout the ballpark.<\/p>\n
Mister Softee \u2013 The official soft serve ice cream of the Mets will be served at concession stands throughout the ballpark.<\/p>\n
Mr. Met\u2019s Kids Kitchen \u2013 The new concession stand located in Good Humor Fan Fest will cater to children, with kid-friendly items including kids\u2019 meals, fruit, milk, and ballpark staples. <\/p>\n
Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors \u2013 LaFrieda Meats will become the official burger of the Mets, supplying the meat patties for concessions throughout the ballpark. LaFrieda will also debut a new meatball slider concept adjacent to its Pat LaFrieda\u2019s Original Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich Stand on the Field Level by Section 139.<\/p>\n
New Menu Options at Taste of the City:
\n\u00b7 Shake Shack<\/p>\n
o Chicken Dog \u2013 Shake Shack chicken, apple and sage sausage<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Box Frites<\/p>\n
o Cheddar Bacon Frites \u2013 crumbled apple wood smoked bacon, cheddar sauce and fresh scallions<\/p>\n
o Chicken Schnitzel \u2013 fried chicken breast, purple cabbage slaw, horseradish, and mustard sauce<\/p>\n
\u00b7 El Verano Taqueria<\/p>\n
o Burrito \u2013 choice of the following options: chicken pipian, carnitas and vegetarian<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Catch of the Day<\/p>\n
o Seafood Basket \u2013 cracker meal breaded Long Island sole, bay scallops, clam strips & shrimp served with bayside fries<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Two Boots<\/p>\n
o V for Vegan Slice \u2013 artichokes, shitake mushrooms, red onions, pesto & daiya non-dairy cheese<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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