As we’re nearing the summer months, you may be looking for something fun to do in the Lake Norman area for a date night or outing with family and friends. What better way to spend a summer day than at a baseball game? You can enjoy America’s Pastime by driving just a few minutes to Kannapolis, NC, where the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (minor league team) call their home!
Price:
$10-35 varies based on seats
Atrium Health Ballpark offers complimentary admission to children 2 years of age and under. They must sit in their parent’s lap, not an adjacent seat.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Schedule
Location & Parking:
Go here to get parking instructions for Game Day Parking
Grub:
On-Site Food:
Dippin’ Dots, Street Corn, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Fries, Beer, Wine, Soda, and more!
Recommendation for Dinner Before the Game:
Chophouse 101, Steakhouse
Walking Distance from Ballpark, Google Rating 4.4/5, Reservations Recommended
Recommendation for Dessert before the Game:
My Sister’s Place, Ice Cream & Fudge
Walking Distance from Ballpark, Google Rating 4.6/5
Playground:
During construction, Atrium Ball Park made a generous allocation of funds towards making a playground on-site that can be used even on non-game days! It features one of North Carolina’s two rope-and-cable play structures, complete with a slide! The splash pad (which is great on hot days) includes passive foot-activated nozzles.
Game Day Highlights:
Dinosaur Day at the Ballpark
Jurassic Ballpark, Sunday, May 22, 2022. Gates open 12 PM, First pitch 1 PM.
Something that this ballpark does a great job of is offering game day highlights. Coming up this weekend is the Jurassic Ballpark, an event where interactive dinosaur displays take over the park. If you love baseball and your kids love dinosaurs (hey, even if YOU are the dinosaur lover…no judgement!), this would be a great family outing!
Future Game Highlights: Boy Scout Night & Girl Scout NIght, Bark in the Park, Faith Night, Kids Run the Bases, Thirsty Thursday, Post Game Fireworks, $2 Tuesday
Celebrating Something?
Have someone special that you want to celebrate by making an announcement stadium-wide? Maybe it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc. Visit guest services before the third inning to request your special announcement, and be sure to have $10 cash handy. While this is a cashless stadium, this program is an exception.
FYI:
Cashless Stadium (except for special announcements program)
Prohibited items include: food, beverages, cans/bottles, coolers, backpacks, drugs, smoking, drones, weapons of any kind, animals (except service animals), folding chairs, banners, balls/Frisbees, bikes, skateboards, scooters. See their website for more details.
Last Inning:
The greater Lake Norman area really does offer a tremendous amount of things that you can do individually, with friends, or with family. There is always something fun to do in the Lake Norman area! Outside of major cities, it’s pretty rare to have something as fun as a major or minor league baseball game to attend. What is more American than that?
I will be the first to tell you that living in the Lake Norman area is like hitting a home run every day. There is always something to do, places to visit, and restaurants to try out. If you want to join the roster of people who already love living in the Lake Norman area, check out our map of available Lake Norman area homes.
I’d love to help you find your new home base.
