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Sep 16, 2023

American Dream and the Staten Island FerryHawks announce Shrek and SpongeBob as Kids’ Day experiences

Photos from the opening of the Empire Outlets, St George, Wednesday, May 15, 2019. (Staten Island Advance/Shira Stoll) American Dream and the Staten Island FerryHawks Friday announced two new Kids’

Photos from the opening of the Empire Outlets, St George, Wednesday, May 15, 2019. (Staten Island Advance/Shira Stoll)

American Dream and the Staten Island FerryHawks Friday announced two new Kids’ Day experiences, scheduled for Aug. 13 and Aug. 27 at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park right next to the ferry and with easy parking at the Empire Outlets Mall.

American Dream is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail and dining, comprising more than three million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, N.J. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel – a 300-foot observation wheel overlooking the NYC skyline and immersive luxury shopping and dining experience featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Dolce&Gabbana, Ferrari, Gentle Monster, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant.

American Dream has partnered with the Staten Island FerryHawks to bring famous characters from its Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park and DreamWorks Water Park to Staten Island University Hospital Community Park for the first pitch, fun fan events, team interactions, photo opportunities, and more.

“This partnership is all about family fun and creating great experiences for our fans with some of their favorite TV and movie characters,” said Eric Shuffler, President and Co-Owner of Staten Island Entertainment & Staten Island FerryHawks. “American Dream has created a destination shopping entertainment center and we are creating a destination entertainment and sports complex here on Staten Island. Together, we’re going to create some very special memories and fun times for friends and families at both of our facilities.”

UPCOMING CHARACTER APPEARANCES

Aug 13: Fans can share a hug and a smile with America’s favorite green ogre Shrek and create some Instagram-worthy photo moments.

Aug. 27: Who’s coming to the FerryHawks stadium in Staten Island? SpongeBob Square Pants! Hang out with high-energy Sponge Bob and snag some photos for some core memories.

To purchase tickets to a FerryHawks game on Kids’ Day experience days and other dates, visit Ferryhawks.com. To book a visit to American Dream, visit AmericanDream.com.

The Staten Island FerryHawks are a Major League Baseball-partnered franchise that plays in the high-quality Atlantic League. Our mission is to create a home for everyone in the Staten Island community and solidify a fun and exciting family experience that fans will never forget. The FerryHawks play their home games at the newly improved Staten Island University Hospital, Community Park. The team is to have you become part of our FerryHawk Family. Welcome to #HawkCity!

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