DETROIT –  The Red Wings today announced that five of the team’s 2011-12 home games have been designated Meijer Kids Nights. These special matches will each feature a unique giveaway item for the first 2,500 fans in attendance aged 12 & under. Furthermore, face painters and an old-time-hockey organist will be present on these evenings to help add to the festive atmosphere at Joe Louis Arena.
 
Every Meijer Kids Night at The Joe will also include a special prerecorded video presentation during which a member of the Red Wings Kids Club will interview a Detroit player. More details on the new-and-improved Red Wings Kids Club can be found at DetroitRedWings.com/DRWKC.
 
A complete Meijer Kids Night schedule for the 2011-12 Red Wings season presented by Amway can be found below:
 
2011-12 MEIJER KIDS NIGHT SCHEDULE/GIVEAWAY ITEMS:
 
Friday, October 28 vs. San Jose Sharks (7:30 p.m.)
Nicklas Lidstrom Superhero Cape
 
Saturday, December 17 vs. Los Angeles Kings (7:00 p.m.)
Jonathan Ericsson Growth Poster
 
Saturday, January 21 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (7:00 p.m.)
Drawstring Sweatshirt Bag
 
Friday, March 9 vs. Los Angeles Kings (7:30 p.m.)
Red Wings Player Lunch Box
 
Sunday, April 1 vs. Florida Panthers (4:00 p.m.)
Red Wings Coloring Book
 
Tickets to all Red Wings home games - including Meijer Kids Nights - are currently available at the Joe Louis Arena Box Office (313-396-7575), all Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) outlets, and online at DetroitRedWings.com.