National Military Appreciation Month at Fantasy of Flight
May 1-31

May marks National Military Appreciation Month and Fantasy of Flight is pleased to honor the brave individuals of our armed forces with free admission to all U.S active-duty, retired and reserve military.
To qualify for free general admission, guests must present a valid ID.

Legends & Legacies

Fantasy of Flight also hosts their Legends & Legacies Symposium Series year-round which honors American heroes whose personal contributions became part of our country’s rich history and helped shape our society. This series provides the audience with the rare opportunity to hear personal struggles, challenges and accomplishments first-hand.

Upcoming dates: June 8-9: Reflections of Vietnam
                                   October 12-13: Letters Home: Love, Courage & Survival

Armed Forces Day Carillon Concerts at Bok Tower Gardens
Saturday, May 19

Bok Tower Gardens will honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces with special carillon concerts on Saturday, May 19 and free admission to all branches of the military (active, retired and disabled veterans) with valid ID.

Armed Forces Day at Joker Marchant Stadium
Saturday, May 19

Operation Tiger Trot:

-The annual Tiger Trot 5k & Fun Walk will take place at Joker Marchant Stadium Saturday. Registration will begin at 7 a.m., and the race will start at 8 a.m.
-Participants will receive a run shirt, dog tags, yellow ribbon and participation certification – “I SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS,” and prizes include gift certificates, awards, and trophies for 15 age divisions.
-Trophies will be awarded to the Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female as well as age group winners. There will also be special military team awards.
-The Tiger Trot benefits the Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida, Polk County ROTC programs and The Ledger’s Newspaper in Education Program.

Baseball:

The Lakeland Flying Tigers will honor current and retired members of the military for their service to the country with free admission to the game where they take on the St. Lucie Mets at 6:00 p.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Following the game will be a patriotic fireworks extravaganza (weather permitting).

Pre-game:

Prior to the game, Roy Powers and the Last Exit Blues Band will perform in the concourse.

The Tigers will also host the North Lakeland Little League’s team party before and during the game where each team will parade onto the field prior to the game.

Memorial Day:

All White Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Jam at Polk Theatre:
Sunday, May 27

IV the Soul presents the 1st Annual All White Memorial Day Comedy Jam featuring Marvin Dixon, Shawty Shawty, Ray Lipowski, Vanessa Fraction, & Goldiee on Sunday, May 27 at Polk Theatre.

Tickets are on sale for $25 General Admission.

Memorial Day Concerts at Bok Tower Gardens:
Monday, May 28

Bok Tower will host a musical salute of gratitude on Monday, May 28 with the Armed Forces Day Carillon Concerts. All branches of the military (active, retired and disabled veterans) will receive free admission with valid ID.

Fans will receive free popcorn, soda and coffee at the concession stands from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The Tigers will also be holding a special merchandise sale at the souvenir shop from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  All adult player name and number jerseys and t-shirts are buy one get one free.  Detroit Tiger fitted hats and batting practice hats are also buy one get one free.  Fans will also receive 50% off select merchandise.

The Tigers will begin the exhibition schedule on Tuesday, March 2 as the club battles Florida Southern College in the annual matchup against the Moccasins and the team opens the home portion of the Grapefruit League schedule against the Toronto Blue Jays at Joker Marchant Stadium on Thursday, March 4. The schedule is highlighted by visits from the World Series Champion New York Yankees on March 10, March 13 and March 27.  The schedule also features two visits from the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies on March 12 and March 20.

Tickets for the 2010 spring exhibition season will be priced at two separate levels. The first set is for premium games, which include all games against the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees and all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games.  The second price level is for the remainder of the schedule.  Premium game ticket prices range from $11-22, while the ticket prices for the remainder of games range from $8-19.

Full season ticket packages for the 2010 Tigers Spring Training exhibition season are on sale now at the Marchant Stadium box office, via phone at (863) 686-8075 or by visiting www.tigers.com.  Fans may also now purchase partial season ticket plans of five-or-more games by calling (863) 686-8075 or by visiting www.tigers.com.  For additional ticket information and special group pricing, give the Tigers a call at (863) 686-8075.

The Tigers will begin the exhibition schedule on Tuesday, March 2 as the club battles Florida Southern College in the annual matchup against the Moccasins. The club opens the home portion of the Grapefruit League schedule against the Toronto Blue Jays at Joker Marchant Stadium on Thursday, March 4. The schedule is highlighted by visits from the World Series Champion New York Yankees on March 10, March 13 and March 27. The schedule also features two visits from the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies on March 12 and March 20. Tickets for the 2010 spring exhibition season will be priced at two separate levels. The first set is for premium games, which include all games against the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees and all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games. The second price level is for the remainder of the schedule. Premium game ticket prices range from $11-22, while the ticket prices for the remainder of games range from $8-19.

Full season ticket packages for the 2010 Tigers Spring Training exhibition season are on sale now at the Joker Marchant Stadium ticket office, via phone at (863) 686-8075 or by visiting www.tigers.com. Fans may also now purchase partial season ticket plans of five-or-more games by calling (863) 686-8075. Individual game tickets go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9th, and can be ordered by visiting the ticket office at Joker Marchant Stadium, calling 866-66-TIGER or visiting www.tigers.com. For additional ticket information and special group pricing, call the Lakeland office at 863-686-8075.

Tues. March 2 vs. Florida Southern College – Lakeland 1:05
Wed. March 3 at Toronto – Dunedin 1:05
Thur. March 4 vs. Toronto – Lakeland 1:05
Fri. March 5  vs. Houston – Lakeland 1:05
Sat. March 6 vs. Baltimore – Lakeland 1:05
Sun. March 7 at Toronto – Dunedin 1:05
Mon. March 8 vs. Atlanta – Lakeland 1:05
Tues. March 9 at Washington – Viera 1:05
Wed. March 10 vs. New York Yankees – Lakeland 1:05
Thur. March 11 at Philadelphia – Clearwater 1:05
Fri. March 12 vs. Philadelphia (SS) – Lakeland 1:05
Sat. March 13 vs. New York Yankees (SS) – Lakeland 1:05
at New York Mets (SS) – Port St. Lucie 1:10
Sun. March 14 vs. Tampa Bay – Lakeland 1:05*
Mon. March 15 vs. Toronto – Lakeland 1:05
Tues. March 16 at Philadelphia - Clearwater 1:05
Wed. March 17 at Pittsburgh – Bradenton 1:05
Thur. March 18 vs. Houston – Lakeland 1:05
Fri. March 19 at New York Yankees (SS)-  Tampa TBD
at Atlanta (SS) – Disney World 6:05
Sat. March 20 vs. Philadelphia – Lakeland 1:05
Sun. March 21 at New York Yankees-  Tampa TBD
Mon. March 22 at Toronto – Dunedin 1:05
Tue. March 23 vs. Washington – Lakeland 6:05
Wed. March 24 – - – - – - – - – - – - – — – - O p e n D a t e – - – - – - – - – - -
Thur. March 25 vs. Toronto (SS) – Lakeland 1:05
at Washington (SS) – Viera 7:05
Fri. March 26 at Atlanta – Disney World 1:05
Sat. March 27 vs. New York Yankees – Lakeland 1:05
Sun. March 28 at New York Yankees – Tampa TBD
Mon. March 29 at Toronto – Dunedin 1:05
Tue. March 30 at Baltimore – Sarasota 1:05
Wed. March 31 vs. Pittsburgh – Lakeland 1:05
Thur. April 1 vs. Atlanta (SS) – Lakeland 1:05
at Houston (SS) Kissimmee 1:05
Fri. April 2 at Milwaukee-  Milwaukee 8:10
Sat. April 3 at Milwaukee – Milwaukee 2:10

All time is Eastern (Detroit) Time * Daylight Savings Time begins