In appreciation of the dedication and outstanding work of its employees, the University of Miami is hosting Family Night with the Miami Marlins on Saturday, April 5 at Marlins Park in Little Havana. Ticket distribution for the 7:10 p.m. game agains the San Diego Padres continues this week only at the following locales and times:

• Coral Gables campus: Tuesday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foote University Green near the Richter Library.

• Miller School campus: Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Schoninger Quadrangle.

• University of Miami Hospital: Monday, March 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Seminar Center, A & B.

Every regular and contract employee can receive one complimentary ticket and purchase up to two additional tickets for $1 each. Children younger than 3 do not require tickets. Each ticket comes with a food voucher for a hot dog, chips, and a fountain drink or bottle of water.

You must have a valid ’Cane Card (UM ID) to receive your tickets; only one ID card per person will be permitted and you cannot bring anyone else’s ID to purchase tickets for them. You can pick up your complimentary ticket and purchase two more only at one ticket distribution session; you cannot go multiple times. Only cash will be accepted for all purchases. Tickets for the April 5 game will be available while quantities last.

Pre and Postgame Activities

The game will feature pregame activities for the entire family. Family activities and entertainment will be located on the West Plaza of Marlins Park from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday (UM ID required). Pregame on-field ceremonies will highlight UM, including UM employees throwing out ceremonial first pitches.

April 5 also has been designated a “Saturday Spectacular” and will include free postgame festivities with DJ Laz on the East Plaza.

Game-Day Ticket Purchases

This year employees also will be able to purchase additional tickets for $9 each on game day at a special UM Weekend Ticket Office on the West Plaza.

Directions to Marlins Park

Marlins Park is located less than two miles from downtown Miami, only three-quarters of a mile from the westbound SR 836 exit at 12th Avenue, and 0.4 miles from the eastbound exit at 17th Avenue. Via Interstate 95, the site is 1.25 miles from the NW 8th Street exit. For directions to the park, click here.

Parking Info

For parking information and to purchase parking in advance, visit www.marlins.com/parking, which provides detailed information on public transportation to Marlins Park, on-site and off-site parking, and alternative ways to get to the ballpark.