"Swiftie Night" and Corgi races: Minor League promo nights across the Midwest

• Sometimes you get a glimpse of future MLB stars — but the real draw is the creative chaos happening off the field.

Here are some of the wildest theme nights coming to Midwest ballparks this summer.

🎮 "Toy & Game Night" at the Washington (Pa.) Wild Things on June 15. $15.

• Kids get a free Rubik's Cube and get to meet Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach.

🐸 "Zoo & Aquarium Day" at the Columbus Clippers on June 22. $8+.

• Visit with animals before the game, and kids run the bases after it.

🐶 "Dog Days of Summer" at the Lansing Lugnuts on June 25. $10+.

• Bring your pooch to the ballpark and enjoy Corgi races on the field.

🥒 "Pickle Night" at the Iowa Cubs on June 28. $13+.

• The team promises a "briny good time" with treats and a giveaway of pickleball paddles.

🦖 "Jurassic Weekend" at the Indianapolis Indians on June 28-29. $15+.

• Check out the animatronic dinos roaming the concourse.

⚽ "Ted Lasso Night" at the Kansas City Monarchs on June 28. $15+.

• Come for the baseball, stay for the mustache look-a-like contest.

👽 "Conspiracy Theory Night" at the St. Paul Saints on July 9. $7+.

• The team says it has had "a Bigfoot, UFO, and Tupac sighting to date. What else might we see …?"

🎅 "Christmas in July" at the Lake County Captains on July 19. $17+.

• Reindeer races, snowball tosses and a summer Santa visit.

🎵 "Swiftie Night" at the Joliet Slammers on Aug. 1. $7+.

• Leave a blank space in your calendar for this game featuring all things Taylor Swift.

🧙 "Harry Potter Night" at the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Aug. 2. $13+.

• Enjoy the festivities throughout the stadium and the special, themed jerseys worn by the players.