CRESTWOOD, IL — The
Windy City ThunderBolts
open the 2025 season with a bang this Friday, May 9, against the Washington Wild Things. Game time is at 6:35 p.m. at
Ozinga Field
, 14011 S. Kenton Ave., Crestwood. It’s also the season’s first post game fireworks show.
The first 500 fans 21 and over will receive a complimentary pint glass courtesy of
Lakeshore Beverage
, or a can koozie from
JULIE, Inc.
The Bolts follow up with their annual Harry Potter Night starting at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, May 10. The first 500 kids age 12- and younger will receive a wizard wand. After missing last year, Harry will be in the house this summer. Meet and greet Harry Potter, Madam Hooch, Dumbledore and Hagrid. Dress like Harry or any of your favorite characters and participate in our pregame parade at 5:30 pm. Butter beer (for the adults & kids) will be sold at the park’s concession stands. After the game, stick around for fireworks. Kids can run the bases after every home game.
Take your mom out to the ballgame on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11, when the ThunderBolts complete their series against the Wild Things. All moms in attendance will receive a free ticket to the game, hot dog and drink. It’s also the first JULIE Family Sunday. Make sure you get your JULIE Family Pack for JUST $49. Families will receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 chips, 4 sodas, 4 ice cream cups AND 4 souvenirs! (foam finger, hat, sunglasses, and thunderstick).
Also, this Sunday, families will be able to enjoy face painting from
Marvelous Faces
and live animals, courtesy of
Dave DiNaso’s Travelling World of Reptiles
,
Big Run Wolf Ranch
and
Crosstown Exotics
Following the game, all attendees can access the field to run around the bases, throw balls in the outfield, and receive signatures from their favorite ThunderBolts players. To buy your family pack, head over to the ticket booth at the stadium.
purchase tickets online
.
Every game from Tuesday through Friday evening at home will begin at 6:35 p.m., with Saturday evening games starting at 6:05 p.m. Sunday games are scheduled for 1:05 p.m. “School and Splash Days” remain a significant attraction during the summer months at Ozinga Field. The upcoming 2025 season includes nine morning starts at 10:35 a.m. between May and August.
Here’s all you need to organize an evening (or afternoon) at Ozinga Field:
2025 Season Schedule
2025 Full Promotional Schedule
2025 Handbook for Hospitality (Team Details)
2025 Digital Fundraising Information
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