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If you’re looking for a fun, affordable outing with the kids, a Lakeshore Chinooks game is an easy win. The Chinooks are a summer collegiate baseball team based at Kapco Park on the Concordia University campus in Mequon—just a quick 20-minute drive from Milwaukee. With lake views, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of space for kids to play, it’s a low-stress way to enjoy a night at the ballpark.
Families can watch top college players from around the country, explore the Kids Zone, meet the mascot, and take part in between-inning activities. Whether your kids are big baseball fans or just love running around outside, there’s plenty to keep them busy.
Below, you’ll find helpful details for planning your visit—plus the top things kids love to do at a Chinooks game.
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Know Before You Go
Location:
All Lakeshore Chinooks home games are played at Kapco Park on the campus of Concordia University in Mequon, about a 20-minute drive from downtown Milwaukee.
Stadium Setting:
Kapco Park sits along the shores of Lake Michigan, offering beautiful lake views on warm summer nights. The ballpark has an intimate, family-friendly layout where fans are always close to the action.
Family-Friendly Environment:
Parents can relax and watch the game while kids enjoy the outfield green space or check out the dedicated Kids Zonewith inflatables and activities.
Kids Zone Pricing:
An all-game pass is $5, which includes access to the bounce house, giant slide, obstacle course, and speed pitch.
League:
The Chinooks play in the Northwoods League, a summer collegiate league featuring top players from across the country. Thirteen former Chinooks players have made it to the MLB over the past decade.
10 Things To Do At A Lakeshore Chinooks Game
1. Meet Gill – The Chinooks Mascot
Everyone’s favorite fish is at every Chinooks home game. You can find him before the game to grab a picture and a high five. You’ll find him in the new Port Washington State Bank Gill’s Cover interactive area.
2. Jump Around the Kids Zone
The Aurora Health Care Kids Zone is the perfect place for kids to get out their energy during a Chinooks game.
An all game pass is $5 and gets you access to an inflatable bounce house, giant slide, obstacle course, and speed pitch.
3. Spin the Prize Wheel
Outside of the Kids Zone, kids can spin the prize wheel and win great prizes including game tickets, bobbleheads, delicious desserts, and more.
4. Run the Bases After the Game
After each Chinooks home game, kids of all ages are invited to come on to the field and run the bases at Kapco Park.
5. Check Out the Dessert Stands
Come hungry to Kapco Park, because the ballpark has a number of concession stands and kiosk including two dessert stands.
The Ice Shanty stand features delicious Cedar Crest Ice Cream and Dugout Desserts also features other tasty treats like funnel cake fries, deep fried brownie bites, dessert curds, mini donuts and more.
6. Get Autographs from the Chinooks Players
After the Chinooks game, kids can meet the players next to the Chinooks dugouts for autographs.
Get the whole team to sign a baseball, bat, program, or any other special item.
7. Sign Up for a Between Inning Promotion
Different games and activities happen on the field between innings. The Minnow Race is their version of the famous sausage race at the Brewers game.
Kids can sign up online or at the main stadium entrance.
8. Visit the Stadium Playground
Next to the kids zone is our Rainbow Play Systems playground. Make sure to check it out in right field at your next Chinooks game.
9. Catch A Foul Ball
Bring your glove next time you come out to Kapco Park. Kids love to wait in the outfield and lawn area for foul balls. And there are a lot of them hit into foul territory every game.
10. Check Out the Theme Nights
There is a different game day promotion every game including giveaways, theme nights, and more. To buy tickets or get more information, visit their website.
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