For those not in the know, Lowell has a mighty cool baseball field called Edward LeLacheur Park (locally known as “LeLacheur Park”) that is home to the Lowell Spinners, the official Class A affiliate team to the Boston Red Sox since 1996. All Spinners players are drafted and/or signed by the Boston Red Sox with some even making their way to the pro-team. For Sox fans, the Spinners offer “the taste of the game” right here in Lowell, and for a millionth of the cost. With ticket prices maxing out at about $10, seeing the Spinners on a hot summer night is one of the most cost-efficient and flat-out fun things a family can do. We’re big fans as well, and are long overdue for a good game.
The LFC got a great tip a few weeks ago courtesy of our good friend (and stellar photographer) Anne Ruthmann: outdoor summer movies at LeLacheur Park are on the way! The events are courtesy of “Spinnertainment,” the cool pre- and post-game activities that take place on the field at any given game. In the next two months, the Park will bring outdoor film to its “jumbo-tron” screen — officially the Pepsi Video Board — for folks to enjoy once the game is over. There are THREE films on the way on select Saturday nights after the baseball games, so snag those highly affordable tickets and mark your calendars for the following:
Saturday, July 31: “STAR WARS”
From the Spinnertainment schedule page: “Star Wars Day” with all your favorite Star Wars characters. Be careful as you enter as Storm Troopers guard the gates! After the game, bring 
blankets and come out on the field as the Spinners will show the movie Star Wars on the Pepsi Video Board. Pre-game, check out an incredible Tae Kwon Do display and a Scratch Card Giveaway presented by Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. A chance to win some great prizes! After the game, kids can play catch in the outfield. Blue Dog Group presents Jumping Jack Flash the Frisbee Dog.
Saturday, August 14: “TWILIGHT”
From the Spinnertainment schedule page: It’s “Twilight Night!” After the game bring blankets and come out on the field as the Spinners will show the movie Twilight on the Pepsi Video Board. Scratch Card Giveaway presented by Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. A chance to win some great prizes! After the game kids can play catch in the outfield.
Saturday, August 28: “HARRY POTTER NIGHT”
From the Spinnertainment schedule page: It’s “Harry Potter Night!” After the game, bring blankets and come out on the field as the Spinners will show a Harry Potter movie on the Pepsi Video Board. Fear not if you have peanut allergies as tonight is Peanut-Free Night at the Spinners. Pre-game, check out an incredible Tae Kwon Do display. Scratch Card Giveaway presented by Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. A chance to win some great prizes! After the game, kids can play catch in the outfield. Blue Dog Group presents Jumping Jack Flash the Frisbee Dog.
See the complete Spinnertainment lineup of events and learn more about the Spinners and Lowell’s LeLacheur Park!
lowellfilmcollaborativema.org 