cleveland.com and Associated Press

6 don’t-miss baseball promotions at Cleveland-area ballparks in April

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Baseball is here, finally. And that means promotions, giveaways, fireworks and other fun attractions at area ballparks. Each month we will highlight a handful of promotions in Greater Cleveland stadiums: Canal Park in Akron for the RubberDucks, Classic Park in Eastlake for the Lake County Captains and the Indians at Cleveland’s Progressive Field. (When Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Lake Erie Crushers get under way we will include them, too.) Play ball!

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Kevork Djansezian, Associated Press

Akron: Friday, April 5

It's TGIF Classic Lineup (and TGIF theme-song fireworks). The Ducks will celebrate classic television shows like "Full House," "Family Matters," "Perfect Strangers" and others. (That's a grown-up Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who appeared on "Full House." Alas, no, they will not be at the game.)

Info: 6:35 p.m. vs. Altoona Curve.

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Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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Akron: Saturday, April 6

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It's a day for Hot Pockets and PopSockets. The first 1,000 fans will receive Pop Sockets for their phones.

Info: 2:05 p.m. vs. Altoona Curve.

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Mary Esch, Associated Press

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Lake County: Tuesday, April 9

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It's nice to get stuff at the ballpark. It's equally pleasing to give. The Captains will hold Charitable Donation Tuesdays. Donate a non-perishable food item and receive a free ticket. Not a bad deal.

Info: 6:30 p.m. vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods.

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Rafiq Maqbool, Associated Press

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Akron: Saturday, April 20

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The team will hold "Show Off Your 6-Pack" amateur bodybuilding day. Head to Canal Park to show off your six-pack. The first 1,000 fans will receive a six-pack cooler giveaway.

Info: 2:05 p.m. vs. Bowie Baysox.

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David Zalubowski, Associated Press

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Lake County: Saturday, April 20

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Bark in the Park is back. Pooch passes are $5.

Info: 1 p.m. vs. South Bend Cubs.

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Willy Sanjuan, Invision/Associated Press

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Akron: Tuesday, April 23

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Did you ever think you would hear "It's selfie night at the ol' ballpark"? We didn't either. SAY CHEESE! It's really a celebration of all things cheese, the team says. Including selfies.

Info: 6:35 p.m. vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

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Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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Akron RubberDucks

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The Class AA Akron RubberDucks play in Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron. Pay parking is in area lots and garages. They have 13 dates with promotions in April.

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Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer

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Lake County Captains

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The Class A Lake County Captains play at Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake. Pay parking lot is on Ohio 91 across the main stadium gate. They have 10 dates with promotions in April.