WRIGLEY FIELD — Everyone loves free stuff, but there are definitely some can't-miss items on the Chicago Cubs promotional schedule this year.
While you can see all 36 giveaways here, we've narrowed it down to the 10 best freebies planned at Wrigley Field this year:
The Cubs will give away 5,000 fedoras in the Budweiser Bleachers on Aug. 12. [Provided/Cubs]
1. Cubs fedora
How to get it: Be one of the first 5,000 fans (age 21+) arriving at Budweiser Bleachers
When: Aug. 12 Cardinals game
Why: Because sometimes the best is also the worst.
Reporter Ariel Cheung chats about the promotional giveaways at Wrigley this year.
2. Joe Maddon glasses
How to get them: Be one of the first 5,000 fans (age 21+) arriving at Budweiser Bleachers
When: Sept. 2 Giants game
Why: Who doesn't want to be more like Cool Guy Joe?
Replicas of Joe Maddon's glasses and 1916 Cubs replica throwback jerseys will be given away this season. [Provided/Cubs]
3. 1916 Cubs replica throwback jersey
How to get them: 30,000 fans who arrive early snag the jerseys
When: July 6 Reds game
Why: Can't deny the Cubs got style, even a century ago.
4. Kris Bryant bobblehead
How to get them: They're for 10,000 early arriving fans
When: Aug. 1 Marlins game
Why: If you can't stare into Bryant's dreamy eyes every day, at least you can stare at his bobblehead.
5. Joe Maddon bobblehead
How to get them: Up to 10,000 fans will get them if they arrive early
When: Aug. 16 Brewers game
Why: We're not going to lie, any bobblehead is a great bobblehead. If not Maddon or Bryant, you can also get Anthony Rizzo (July 5), Jake Arrieta (July 20) or Kyle Schwarber (Sept. 16). Heck, collect them all.
The Cubs will give away laundry hampers and camouflage aprons this season. [Provided/Cubs]
6. Cubs laundry hamper
How to get them: Children under 13 will get up to 5,000 hampers
When: June 5 Diamondbacks game
Why: We're not saying kids are more likely to clean up their rooms if they have this hamper ... but isn't it worth a try?
7. Cubs camouflage apron
How to get them: Be one of 10,000 fans to arrive early
When: July Fourth Reds game
Why: You will never feel more patriotic than when you grill up some hot dogs in this baby after the game.
The Cubs will give away ear buds in a case and wine cork sunglasses. [Provided/Cubs]
8. Cubs ear buds with case
How to get them: Be among 10,000 fans to arrive early
When: July 18 Mets game
Why: Because THEY COME WITH THEIR OWN TINY HEADPHONE SUITCASE.
9. Cubs misting fan
How to get them: Up to 10,000 fans arriving early will receive a fan
When: July 30 Mariners game
Why: Nothing will feel more refreshing. Ever.
10. Wine cork sunglasses
How to get them: Be one of up to 10,000 adults over 21 years old to arrive early
When: Aug. 30 Pirates game
Why: Because clearly these sunglasses just know you, and they don't judge no matter how quickly you downed that bottle of cab.
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