The Dad Guide to the Detroit Red Wings 2023-2024 Season
Every game that starts before bedtime and more.
I always promise to take my son to at least one Red Wings, Lions, and Tigers game each year. It is always a great time and if planned right, will not rock the nap or bed time schedule. You might also get some brownie points for getting out of the house for your partner to enjoy some quiet time (just don’t bring them back too sugared up). Before anybody gets mad - this can apply to any dad, mom, step-parent, aunt, uncle, guardian, parent, grandparent. I am a dad. I write from my personal experience and you are welcome to make your own adaptations!
Photo opportunity at Little Caesar’s Arena. Child, Chris, and Katherine Thomas (owner of Iris Mortgage LLC)
The key games to circle, tickets, and promotions.
Most games start at 7:00 pm or later. That is pretty much in the bedtime winged-wheel house we want to avoid - so here are the 10 games to circle. I also added the promotional schedule if you want something to take away for your little. Doors to Little Caesars Arena generally open 1.5 hours prior to start time for Red Wings – check event details for more information.
10/22 5pm v Calgary
11/11 1pm V Columbus
(Camo Hat Giveaway (presented by Chevrolet))
11/17 2pm v Toronto
11/26 1pm v Minnesota
(Knit Hat Giveaway (presented by National Coney Island))
12/31 5pm v Boston
(New Year's Eve (presented by Planet Fitness))
1/21 5pm v Toronto
(Jake Walman Bobblehead Giveaway (presented by Little Caesars))
2/10 1pm v Vancouver
(Kids Day)
2/24 noon v St Louis
3/16 12:30pm v Buffalo
(St. Patrick's Day Brendan Shanahan Bobblehead Giveaway)
4/4 1pm V Buffalo
Promotional Schedule can be found here.
I do NOT receive a portion of any sales or links on this blog, informational purposes only.
Random pic for interest and to display the second best arena for the Red Wings, RIP Joe Louis Arena.
Parking.
Here is the official parking below, which I never use. I am cheap and usually park free and walk from John R and Brush Street area a few blocks east of the arena. Think Grey Ghost, Bakersfield, Second Best restaurant area and surrounding streets. I despise paying for parking, the cluster F of garages, and I like a smooth entry and exit!
Detroit Red Wings Little Caesars Arena and Surrounding Area.
The bag policy.
The Little Caesars Arena bag policy allows soft-sided bags and briefcases smaller than 14” x 14” by 6”. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted as well. Hard-sided bags of any kind are prohibited. All persons and bags exiting or entering the arena are subject to inspection. You will go through security gates and empty you pockets entering the arena and they may poke through the bags.
Other items to consider.
Bring ear protection for your little, it is an extremely loud and stimulating arena. The video board and speakers are no joke.
Ride Sandy the Pony. Look at all the display cases, walk around the arena.
All events hosted at Little Caesars Arena are sensory inclusive, and promote an accommodating and positive experience for guests and fans with sensory needs. Sensory sensitivities or challenges with sensory regulation are often experienced by individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD and other similar conditions.
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