Where: The Assembly Athletic Complex at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 1600 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, Colo., 80204

When: July 8, 4 p.m.

About: MLB Jr. Home Run Derby allows boys and girls ages 14 and under to swing for the fences in a fun, free baseball home run hitting competition. Participants compete in one of two age groups (12U or 14U, as applicable) and have the opportunity to advance through three levels of competition, culminating at the MLB World Series!

Where: Civic Center Park, Denver, Colo.

When: July 10, 10:15 a.m.

About: For children 5 to 12.

Where: The Assembly Athletic Complex at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 1600 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, Colo., 80204

When: July 8, 4 p.m.

About: MLB Pitch Hit & Run presented by MLB Network is the Official Youth Skills Competition of MLB. This free program allows baseball and softball participants ages 7-14 the opportunity to advance through three levels of competition, culminating at the MLB World Series!

Where: Una Esperanza Viva Church, 2417 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

When: June 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

About: All registered children will receive a free Franklin PLAY BALL bat and ball set!

Where: Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77498

When: June 19, 1-2:30 p.m.

About: No prior baseball/softball experience, and no special equipment is required. All registered children will receive a free Franklin PLAY BALL bat and ball set!

Where: St. Albans Park, 170 Sayres Ave., Jamaica, NY 11433

When: June 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

About: No prior baseball/softball experience, and no special equipment is required. All registered children will receive a free Franklin PLAY BALL bat and ball set!

Where: The Ortiz Ark Foundation, 113 N. Ninth St., Allentown, PA 18102

When: May 29, 12-2 p.m.

About: All registered children will receive a free Franklin PLAY BALL bat and ball set!

Where: Christian Baptist Church, 202 N Franklin St., Lake Charles, LA 70601

When: April 15, 4-6 p.m.

About: We look forward to seeing you at the Drive-Thru PLAY BALL Event at Christian Baptist Church North Location, from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, as Major League Baseball celebrates the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson. All children will receive a free PLAY BALL-branded bat and ball set to take home with them.

Where: Fletcher Field, 5249 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737

When: April 24, 12-2 p.m.

About: Join the Washington Nationals, Major League Baseball and Prince George's County RBI for a drive through PLAY BALL event on Saturday, April 24, between 12-2 p.m.