The Cedar Rapids Kernels have announced 13 special theme nights for the 2013 baseball season.

The first theme night is April 28 with Halfway to Halloween and Candy Drop. Kids should come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume for a pre-game parade and costume contest. There will be trick or treat stations on the concourse during the game and after the game kids of all ages can go down onto the field for the Candy Drop as a helicopter flies over the stadium, dropping candy on the field.

The popular Star Wars Night returns on May 25. Jimmy Buffett Night is set for Aug. 3, featuring a postgame concert by the Cedar Island Band.

Here is a list of all scheduled theme nights:

• April 28 – Halfway to Halloween/Candy Drop
• May 16 – Racing (NASCAR) Night
• May 25 – Star Wars Night
• May 30 – Iowa Wrestling Night
• June 14 – Superman Movie Night
• June 28 – Halfway to Christmas & Kernels Snow Globe Giveaway
• July 4 – Armed Forces Night
• July 12 – Game Show Night
• July 26 – Twins Weekend
• July 27 – Cyclone Sports Night
• August 3 – Jimmy Buffett Night
• August 16 – Hawkeye Sports Night
• August 30 – Fan Appreciation Night