MOUNTAINSIDE — Grab your glove, gather your family and friends, and join Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, for an enjoyable summer evening at the ballpark! Tickets are now on sale for Imagine’s 3rd Annual Night Out with the Somerset Patriots, taking place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Now in its third year, this exciting community event has become a summer tradition for Imagine families, supporters, volunteers, and friends. Guests will enjoy an exciting night of Patriots baseball, a spectacular postgame fireworks show, and the opportunity to come together in support of children, families, and young adults coping with grief and loss throughout New Jersey.Every ticket purchased helps ensure that Imagine can continue providing free year-round grief support groups, education, and resources to those navigating the death of a parent, sibling, child, spouse, or other loved one.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early for a special pregame program beginning at 5:45 p.m. featuring Imagine Executive Director Lindsay Schambach, who will share stories of impact and highlight how community support helps ensure that no child or family has to grieve alone. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., with fireworks lighting up the sky immediately following the game.
“One of the things we love most about this event is seeing so many members of our community come together for a fun summer night while supporting a cause that touches thousands of families across New Jersey,” said Schambach. “Whether you’re attending with family, friends, coworkers, or fellow baseball fans, every ticket helps make a difference.”
Imagine extends its sincere appreciation to Lukin Center for Psychotherapy, Presenting Sponsor of the event, for its continued commitment to supporting children and families coping with grief and loss. Imagine also thanks Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench for his generous support of the event and of Imagine’s mission within the community.
Additionally, Imagine is grateful to Scott Hobbs of Hobbs Home Group for his continued support and partnership in helping make this special evening possible.
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Businesses and organizations interested in helping make the evening accessible to Imagine families can become an Imagine Family Sponsor, providing children and families served by Imagine with the opportunity to attend the game and enjoy a memorable night at the ballpark at no cost. Organizations interested in sponsoring the event are encouraged to contact Nora Gallagher, Events and Communications Manager, at nora@imaginenj.org for additional information.
The event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a lifelong Patriots fan, looking for a fun family outing, or simply want to support Imagine’s mission, this is a night you won’t want to miss.Tickets can be purchased at Imaginenj.org/events.
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss is a 501c3 that offers training and education on loss and grief to the community and free year-round grief support groups for children ages 3-18 and young adults 19-30 who are coping with a loss due to death. Concurrently, support groups are available for the parents and caregivers of the children in the groups and offered in English and Spanish. Imagine has centers in Newark and Mountainside and offers virtual groups as well. For more information, please contact Imagine at 908- 264- 3100 or info@imaginenj.org or visit our website at www.imaginenj.org.
