Rochester Red Wings schedule, promotions this week: Fireworks, campout, Christmas in July

It's going to be the field of sweet dreams in Rochester.

The Red Wings are holding a family campout night at Innovative Field featuring the movie "Elf" on the videoboards after their Christmas in July game Saturday.

Rochester (41-47) hosts the Durham Bulls (48-42) for a six-game series July 18-23. You can purchase single-game tickets on the Red Wings' site here.

Don't be a cotton-headed ninny muggins: Here's everything you need to know about stadium promotions, fireworks, first responders day and other discounted tickets:

Tuesday, July 18: Red Wings vs. Durham Bulls, 6:45 p.m.

• Zoo hat giveaway: The first 1,000 fans will receive a hat that features the African Penguin and a Red Wings logo.

• Thurman Thomas autograph appearance: Buffalo Bills legend Thurman Thomas will be signing autographs from 5:30-6:20 p.m. near the Red Wings Hall of Fame.

• 2-for-1 tickets: Every Tuesday, all 100 and 200-level tickets are buy-one-get-one-free.

• Diamond Pro autograph booth: A 20-minute autograph session with a current member of the team will start 45 minutes before the first pitch.

Wednesday, July 19: Red Wings vs. Durham Bulls, 6:05 p.m.

• T-shirt giveaway: The first 500 fans will receive a Milo “Don’t Stop Retrieving” T-shirt.

• Diamond Pro autograph booth: A 20-minute autograph session with a current member of the team will start 45 minutes before the first pitch.

Thursday, July 20: Red Wings vs. Durham Bulls, 11:05 a.m.

• Camp day: Contact ghausknecht@redwingsbaseball.com if you're Interested in bringing a camp group to the ballpark.

• Thursdays are for the Plates: The Red Wings will transform into the Rochester Plates. The first 200 fans that purchase a Homeplate at the Homeplate concession stand will receive a free Rochester Plates Souvenir Plate.

• College day: College students, faculty, and staff can purchase a $15 ticket and receive $5 free Diamond Dollars, which can be used at concession stands and in the team store.

• Diamond Pro autograph booth: A 20-minute autograph session with a current member of the team will start 45 minutes before the first pitch.

Friday, July 21: Red Wings vs. Durham Bulls, 6:45 p.m.

• Cancer survivors night: Celebrating all cancer survivors. Get discounted cancer survivors’ tickets.

• Rally towel giveaway: The first 4,000 fans will receive a rally towel.

• Keychain giveaway: The first 2,000 fans will receive an Innovative Field Inaugural Season Logo keychain.

• Fireworks: Postgame fireworks.

• Diamond Pro autograph booth: A 20-minute autograph session with a current member of the team will start 45 minutes before the first pitch.

Saturday, July 22: Red Wings vs. Durham Bulls, 6:45 p.m.

• Christmas in July: Christmas in July will be celebrated with an “Elf” movie theme.

• Dan Mason as "Mase the Elf" bobblehead: The first 1,000 fans will receive a Dan Mason as "Mase the Elf" Bobblehead.

• Family campout night: Sleepover on the field and watch the movie “Elf” on the videoboards after the game. Here is the form to register for the campout.

• Fireworks: Postgame fireworks.

• Diamond Pro autograph booth: A 20-minute autograph session with a current member of the team will start 45 minutes before the first pitch.

Sunday, July 23: Red Wings vs. Durham Bulls, 1:05 p.m.

• First responders day: Celebrate first responders. If you are a first responder, please email efriedman@redwingsbaseball.com for special first responders tickets.

• Knot Hole Kids Club game: The Red Wings Knot Hole Kids Club provides affordable tickets for kids ages 4 to 12.

• Fan giveaway: The first 3,000 fans will receive a fan.

• Kids run the bases: Run the bases postgame with mascots Spikes and Mittsy.

• Diamond Pro autograph booth: A 20-minute autograph session with a current member of the team that will start 45 minutes before first pitch.

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This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Red Wings schedule, promotions: Fireworks, campout, Christmas in July