MLB / San Diego Padres / Autism Acceptance Night
Theme Night While supplies last
Autism Acceptance Night San Diego Padres vs Mariners
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 · TBD This game has been played
Petco Park , San Diego
Autism Acceptance Night Hat.
Presented by Easterseals Disability Services.
Source: the team’s published schedule · checked Nov 3, 2026
Opponent Seattle Mariners Apr 16 · Autism Acceptance Night · home game 13 of 86
Mar 26: Opening Day Mar 27: Opening Series Scarf Mar 28: Hello Kitty #1 Mar 28: Opening Series Fireworks Mar 30: 1998 Belt Bag Mar 30: BCLT Heritage Celebration Mar 31: Bark at the Park #1 Apr 9: Manny's Hot Corner Bobblehead Apr 10: Lowrider Night Apr 11: Party in the Park Apr 12: Kids Run the Bases Apr 14: Vietnamese Heritage Celebration Apr 15: Puffer Vest Apr 16: Autism Acceptance Night Apr 27: Japanese Heritage Celebration Apr 28: Waffle Beanie May 1: Out at the Park May 2: Faith and Family Night May 2: Party in the Park May 3: KidsFest Sunday May 7: Mason Miller Bobblehead May 8: NASCAR Night May 9: Nurse Appreciation Day May 9: Party in the Park May 9: Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration May 22: Educator Appreciation Night May 23: Party in the Park May 23: Star Wars Night May 23: Star Wars Weekend Fireworks May 24: Star Wars Weekend May 25: Bark at the Park #2 May 26: Jewish Heritage Celebration May 26: Patriotic Aloha Shirt May 27: Mental Health Awareness Jun 6: Party in the Park Jun 9: Bogey Goes Boom Bobblehead Jun 22: Western Snapback Hat Jun 23: Toy Story 5 Night Jun 24: Bark at the Park #3 Jun 28: Taco Hat Jul 6: Italian Heritage Celebration Jul 6: Bark at the Park #4 Jul 7: Naruto Night Jul 7: Naruto Night Jersey Jul 8: Trevor Hoffman Bobblehead Jul 9: San Diego Zoo Safari Park Night Jul 10: Catholic Night Jul 10: Catholic Night Hat Jul 11: Hockey Night Jul 11: Michael King Hockey Jersey Jul 12: Girl Scout Day Jul 12: Kids Giveaway: Squeeze Top Water Bottle Jul 28: African American Heritage Celebration Jul 28: Poncho Jul 30: Home & Away Bucket Hat Jul 31: Don and Mud Mini Yacht Night Aug 1: Mason Miller Blanket Aug 1: Irish Heritage Celebration Aug 2: Hello Kitty #2 Aug 7: Vietnamese Heritage Hat #2 Aug 8: Padres Pickleball Day Aug 8: Pickleball Day Accessory Bag Aug 9: Golf Day Aug 9: Scout Day Aug 9: Golf Day Hat Aug 10: Superhero Pocket Tee Aug 10: Portuguese Heritage Celebration Aug 11: Filipino Heritage Celebration #2 Aug 11: Filipino Heritage Celebration #2 Bomber Jacket Aug 21: Mexican Heritage Celebration #2 Jersey Aug 21: Mexican Heritage Celebration #2 Aug 22: Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Jersey Aug 22: Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Aug 23: Kids Giveaway: Ruff Plush Keychain Aug 24: Merrill Robbery Bobblehead Aug 25: MENA Heritage Celebration Aug 25: MENA Heritage Celebration Hat Aug 26: Hello Kitty #3 Aug 26: Bark at the Park #5 Sep 5: Don and Mud Mini Yacht Night #2 Sep 5: Don and Mud Mini Yacht Night #2 Bobblehead Sep 7: Harry Potter Day Sep 7: Harry Potter Day Bobblehead Sep 8: Alzheimer's Awareness Night Sep 8: Tatis City Connect Bobblehead Sep 9: Bark at the Park #6 Dog Treats Sep 9: Bark at the Park #6 Sep 18: La Catrina Belt Bag Sep 18: Native American Heritage Celebration Sep 19: KPop Demon Hunters Night Bobblehead Sep 19: KPop Demon Hunters Night Sep 20: Kids Giveaway: Superhero Lunch Box Sep 20: Healthcare Appreciation Day Sep 20: Healthcare Appreciation Day Bento Lunch Box Sep 25: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Item Sep 25: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Sep 26: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Item Sep 26: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Sep 27: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Postgame Concert Fan guide
Theme nights are games built around a community, a culture, a hobby or a pop-culture property. The baseline experience is the game itself with themed music, video board content and often in-game entertainment. The themed item, when there is one, is almost always tied to a theme ticket package rather than handed out at the gates, so a regular ticket gets you into the game but not the item.
If you want the themed shirt, hat or jersey, buy the theme ticket package from the team. Theme packages are capped and sell out ahead of popular nights. Some theme nights include pregame events on the plaza or postgame activities on the field.
Gates All entry gates open to guests 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Parking Lots: Padres Parkade, Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot (Tailgate Park), MTS Garage. Official parking
Transit Parking is extremely limited and public transportation and/or rideshare is encouraged; guests are urged to arrive early.
Outside food Outside food is allowed. Petco Park gameday guide Do I need a special ticket for Autism Acceptance Night? The San Diego Padres listing names no special ticket, so any game ticket should count. It is handed out while supplies last.
Where do I pick up Autism Acceptance Night? in-park.
Do I get the theme item with any ticket? Usually not. Themed items are typically part of a theme ticket package.
Is a theme night different from a giveaway night? Yes. A giveaway is handed out at the gates to everyone while supplies last. A theme night item is usually included only with a package.
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