Padres vs. Mets at Petco Park: KidsFest Sunday, June 7

Event Overview

The San Diego Padres wrap up their three-game series against the New York Mets on Sunday, June 7, 2026 with a 1:10 PM first pitch at Petco Park. Sunday isn't about the late-night crowd or postgame fireworks — it's about families. KidsFest, presented by Nuna, takes over Gallagher Square, and after the game, kids 14 and under can run the bases on the actual Petco Park field.

What You Actually Need to Know

• First pitch: 1:10 PM at Petco Park
• KidsFest in Gallagher Square — bounce houses, inflatables, the Nuna playground, face painters, and balloon artists
• Kids Run the Bases after the game — line up in Gallagher Square after the 8th inning
• Parking $15–$55 or take the trolley for $5 round-trip

Why Sunday Is the Family Day

The Padres run KidsFest at every Sunday home game, but Mets games tend to draw a bigger crowd than average — which means more energy in Gallagher Square and a longer line for Kids Run the Bases. Plan accordingly.

The 1:10 PM start time is the big advantage. You're home by dinner, kids aren't melting down in the seventh inning, and daylight makes everything from the concourse activities to the photo opportunities easier on parents.

What to Expect at KidsFest

KidsFest takes over Gallagher Square (formerly the Park at the Park). Here's what's there:

• Bounce houses and inflatables
• Face painters and balloon artists
• The Nuna playground — open all game long, not just pregame
• Play Ball field — open through the end of the 7th inning
• Games and other kid-friendly activities

Important timing note: some activities end before first pitch, but the inflatables and Play Ball field stay open through the 7th inning, and the Nuna playground is open the entire game. Get there when gates open (about two hours before first pitch) for the full pregame experience.

Kids Run the Bases (The Real Reason to Stay)

After most Sunday home games, kids and their families can run the bases on the Petco Park field. It's presented by Chick-fil-A, and the line forms in Gallagher Square after the 8th inning.

A few things parents should know:

• Ages 14 and under can participate
• Padres Season Ticket Members get front-of-the-line privileges — if you're not a member, expect a wait
• Get in line by the 8th inning for a reasonable spot
• This is a bucket-list experience for kids — and honestly for plenty of adults too

Getting to Petco Park

The 1:10 PM start makes parking slightly easier than Saturday night, but it's still a popular game. Parking ranges from $15 to $55 depending on proximity. The three Padres Preferred lots open four hours before first pitch:

• Padres Parkade — 10th Avenue between Island and J Street
• Tailgate Park — entrance on 13th Street at K Street
• Lexus Premier Lot — enter via 11th Avenue at Imperial Avenue

For families, the MTS Trolley is often the easier choice. Service costs $5 round-trip with free parking at transit lots. The 12th & Imperial Station and Gaslamp Quarter Station are within one block of Petco Park.

For tickets and stadium questions, call the Padres at (619) 795-5000.

Conclusion

Sunday, June 7 at Petco Park is the family-day finale to the Mets series — KidsFest in Gallagher Square, the chance for kids to run the bases after the game, and a 1:10 PM start that gets everyone home before dinner. Get there when gates open, plan your parking ahead, and stay through the 8th inning so the kids can experience the run.

Want to know what else is happening this weekend? Check out our full weekend guide for June 5 - 7