Jan. 26 - Gasparilla Day Parade
Rays fans, be sure to watch for the Rays baseball float during the Gasparilla day parade -- beads and other Rays gear will be thrown to the crowds.

Feb. 4 - Hot Stove Show Live
Be sure to catch the Rays Hot Stove Radio Show, "Countdown to Opening Day," live from the St. Pete Ale House, Monday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 8 - Rays on the Road -- Charlotte County
Rays President Matt Silverman, Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Gerry Hunsicker, Senior Director of Development Melanie Lenz, Rays pitchers James Shields, Edwin Jackson and James Houser, and broadcasters Dave Wills and Andy Freed will be in Charlotte County on Feb. 8. The Rays will visit the Charlotte Sports Park site and take part in an autograph session at the Charlotte County Fair at 6 p.m.

Feb. 11 - Hot Stove Show Live
Catch the Rays Hot Stove Radio Show, "Countdown to Opening Day," live from the Sandpearl Resort , Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 12 - Chamber Luncheon
Clearwater Regional & St. Petersburg Area Chambers are hosting the Rays Luncheon at Progress Energy Park, home of Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg. The luncheon is from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Attending will be President Matt Silverman, Manager Joe Maddon, Senior Advisor Don Zimmer, Special Advisor Fred McGriff, outfielder B.J. Upton, outfielder Rocco Baldelli, pitcher Dan Wheeler.

Feb. 12 - Rays on the Road - Lakeland
Rays first baseman Carlos Peña, pitcher Gary Glover and outfielder Justin Ruggiano will visit the Lakeland Regional Medical Center's Pediatric Unit on Feb. 12 and then Peña, Glover and Ruggiano will conduct a free baseball clinic at Peterson Park Hot dogs will be served free of charge. At 6 p.m. the Rays will greet fans and sign autographs at GrillSmith Restaurant at the Lakeland Town Center.

Feb. 16 - Rays on the Road - Sarasota and Manatee Counties
The Rays will visit Sarasota and Manatee Counties on Feb. 16 with Rays infielder Akinori Iwamura will serving as Grand Marshall at the Opening Day parades for the Central Sarasota Little League and the Venice Little League. Al Reyes and Jason Hammel will greet fans and sign autographs at Champs in the Sarasota Square Mall from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and will participate in the Manatee District 26 Little Leagues Opening Day Celebration at G.T. Bray Park. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. and feature family-friendly activities, including a face painter, clowns, balloon artist, juggler and DJ.

Feb. 18 - Hot Stove Show Live
Catch the Rays Hot Stove Radio Show, "Countdown to Opening Day," live from Ferg's Monday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 - Chamber Luncheon
The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Rays Luncheon at the Marriott Waterside from 11:45am to 1:15pm. Attending will be President Matt Silverman; Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations Gerry Hunsicker; Senior Advisor Don Zimmer; Special Advisor Fred McGriff; pitcher Scott Kazmir and infielder Jason Bartlett.

Feb. 21 - Rays on the Road - Brooksville
Rays outfielders Jonny Gomes and Justin Ruggiano and pitcher Andy Sonnanstine, Raymond and radio broadcasters Dave Wills and Rich Herrera will be visiting Brooksville as part of its 2008 Community Days.

Feb. 23 - FanFest
The Rays will hold their annual FanFest celebration on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Tropicana Field. Fan Fest hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the general public, with 9:00 a.m. admittance for full season ticket holders. Admission and parking is free, as it has been every year.More »

Feb. 25 - Rays Charity Golf Classic
The 7th Annual Rays Charity Golf Classic will take place on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. The Golf Classic is being held at Pasadena Yacht & Country Club an 18-hole championship golf course. This one-day event will be a scramble for foursome teams. Rays manager Joe Maddon along with Rays players, coaches, broadcasters and executives will be joining the foursomes for a day on the course. More »

Feb. 28 - Chamber Luncheon
The Sarasota and Manatee Chambers of Commerce are hosting the “Meet the Rays Luncheon” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch. Attending will be President Matt Silverman; Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations Gerry Hunsicker; Senior Advisor Don Zimmer; Special Advisor Fred McGriff. Players TBA.

March 1 - Spring Swing
Spring Swing-Moffitt's Sun Safety Tour is a partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center and the Tampa Bay Rays offering free skin cancer screenings at specified baseball Spring Training venues throughout the month of March 2008. The tour kicks off March 1 in search of the early signs of skin cancer while promoting sun safety and skin cancer awareness and education. Go to raysbaseball.com for more info.

March 3 - Hot Stove Show Live
Catch the Rays Hot Stove Radio Show, "Countdown to Opening Day," live from Champps Americana Monday, March 3 at 6 p.m.

March 28 - Al Lang finale
Celebrate 83 years of waterfront baseball in the final game to be held at Progress Energy Park, home of Al Lang Field.

April 1 - Street Team at Orlando Magic Pregame
Join the Rays Street Team at the Orlando Magic Pregame Fanfest at 5 p.m.

April 3 - Street Team at Festival of States
Look for the Rays Street Team at the St. Pete Festival of States Night Parade.

April 4-5 - Rays Watch Parties
Join us for Rays Watch parties at Ferg's Sports Bar in St. Petersburg on April 4 and Barnacles' Sports Bar in Brandon on April 5 as the Rays play in New York. Rich Herrera will be live with the pre- and postgame radio shows. There will be Rays giveaways and drink specials at both establishments.

April 5-6 - Street Team at Spring Fiesta
Join the Rays Street Team for Spring Fiesta in the Park, Lake Eola, Orlando from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

April 8 - Opening Day
Tropicana Field is the place to be at 7:10 p.m. when the Rays take on the Seattle Mariners in the home opener.

April 8 - Tuesday's Champion
The Tampa Bay Rays will continue to host "Tuesday's Champion" during the 2008 season. Through this program, the Rays provide a memorable experience at the ballpark for a critically ill child.

April 9 - Rays Baseball Foundation Luncheon
The Rays Baseball Foundation, the official charity of the Rays, will award grants to 28 local charities.

April 11-13 - Street Team at Blues Fest
Join us for Rays Watch parties at Ferg's Sports Bar in St. Petersburg on April 4 and Barnacles' Sports Bar in Brandon on April 5 as the Rays play in New York. Rich Herrera will be live with the pre- and postgame radio shows. There will be Rays giveaways and drink specials at both establishments.

April 12 - Aki to sign autographs
Akinora Iwamura will be signing autographs at the Clearwater Checkers, 2463 McMullen Booth Road from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

April 12 - Street Team at North Straub Park
Join the Rays Street Team at the St. Pete Kids Fest in North Straub Park in St. Petersburg from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

April 16 - Street Team at Orlando Magic Pregame
The Rays Street Team will be in Orlando with the Magic at 5 p.m.

April 18 - Street Team at University of Tampa
The Street Team will be at the University of Tampa for the Homerun Derby from 6-10 p.m.

April 22 - Open Forum
The Tampa Bay Rays, in partnership with the St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP, will host an open forum on Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at 1501 16th Street South, St. Petersburg to discuss the Rays plans for a new ballpark and the redevelopment of Tropicana Field.

April 23 - Rays Read in Orlando
J.P. Howell and Shawn Riggans took an hour on the morning of April 23 to visit over 100 kids at the downtown branch of the Orlando Public Library. J.P. read the children's book Home Run, a story on Babe Ruth, while Shawn read the kids favorite, Casey at the Bat. The kids at the library surprised J.P. with a birthday cake to help him celebrate his birthday a few days early. Shawn and J.P. signed autographs and took pictures before the kids headed back to school.

April 27 - Street Team at Taste of South Tampa
Catch the Rays Street Team as they check out the Taste of South Tampa from 1-5 p.m.

May 1 - Watch Party in Tampa
Stop by the Downtown Tampa office and catch the Rays-Orioles game Thursday afternoon where Rich Herrera will be hosting the pre- and postgame shows. The Street Team and Raymond will be handing out giveaways and fans can enter for a chance to win a Rays tickets and prize pack.

May 2 - Street Team in St. Petersburg
Watch out for the Rays Street Team as they drive through the roads of St. Petersburg.

May 3 - Street Team at Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Races
The Rays Street Team will make an appearance at the 5th Anniversary of the Dragon Boat Races.

May 3-4 - Street Team at MacDill Airfest
Catch the Rays Street Team at the MacDill Airfest.

May 10 - Street Team at Miles for Moffitt
The Street Team will be handing out prizes during Miles for Moffitt.

May 12 - Rays Broadcast Auction
Rays Broadcast Auction benefitting the Rays Baseball Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.

May 15 - Street Team at Get Down Downtown, Bradenton
The Rays Street Team will be in Bradenton at the festivities from 6-9 p.m.

May 24 - Navarro to sign autographs
Dioner Navarro will appear Saturday, May 24 at the Tropical Smoothie Café at 6800 Gulfport Blvd. from 12 - 1 p.m. to sign autographs.

May 24 - The Commodores
The Commodores come to Tropicana Field to help celebrate 70's Night as part of the Summer Saturday Night Concert Series presented by Hess Express. More »

May 31 - Peña to sign autographs
Carlos Peña will be at the Checkers located at 1972 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. in Clearwater, signing autographs from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

May 31 - Hinske and Jackson appearance
Eric Hinske and Edwin Jackson will appear at the Ross Norton Recreation Complex located at 1426 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Clearwater from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

May 31 - Trace Adkins
It's Country Night and Trace Adkins is coming to Tropicana Field to perform as part of the Summer Saturday Night Concert Series presented by Hess Express. More »

June 4 - Rays Watch Party
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Citrus Park Smokey Bones. Come out and watch the Rays take on the Red Sox — game time is 7:05.

June 5 - Cap Trade-in
The next cap trade will be taking place at the Beef O'Brady's Palma Ceia location, 2819 S MacDill Ave, Tampa. So stop by and trade out your old logoed gear to receive a FREE New Era Rays cap and a $5 coupon to Champs Sports -- the official retail store for your Tampa Bay Rays. Brought to you by the Tampa Bay Rays and 620 WDAE.

June 6 - Cap Trade-in
On June 6, members of the Rays Employee Committee Outreach Team (ECOT), worked with the City of St. Petersburg to participate in the Neighborhood Team Painting Project. More »

June 9 - Meet the Rays contest
The Rays Street Team is kicking off the Cody's Original Roadhouse Meet the Rays contest with an appearance at the Cody's located at 11202 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, on June 9 at 6 p.m. Register to win a chance to meet your favorite Rays player on the field at Cody's.

June 14 - Gilberto Santa Rosa
It's Festival Latino Night and be sure to stay after the game to listen to the Gentleman of Salsa, Gilberto Santa Rosa. More »

June 15 - Rays Wives Fashion Show
Rays Wives Fashion Show at Nordstrom's benefitting the Children's Dream Fund and Rays Baseball Foundation.

June 17 - Rays announce Field Renovation Program recipients
The Rays have selected two little league fields as the next sites for the team's field renovation program. Azalea Little League in St. Petersburg and South Brandon Little League have been awarded field renovation grants by the Rays Baseball Foundation. More »

June 17-19 - Rays Wives Raffle
Rays Wives Raffle to benefit Camp Erin of Tampa Bay.

June 21 - All-Star Dad Program
The All Star Dad Father & Kids Experience presented by Bright House Networks will be held at Tropicana Field on Saturday, June 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

June 21 - Kool & the Gang
"Turn Back the Clock" and listen to Kool & the Gang after the game as the group takes part in the Summer Saturday Night Concert Series presented by Hess Express. More »

June 25 - Rays Watch Party
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Brandon Smokey Bones. Come out and watch the Rays take on the Marlins at 7:10 p.m.

June 30 - Rays Broadcast Auction
Rays Broadcast Auction benefitting the Rays Baseball Foundation and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation.

July 2 - Trever Miller to read at St. Petersburg Main Library
Rays pitcher Trever Miller will read to youngsters at the St. Petersburg Library to kick off the Reading with the Rays program.

July 2 - Cap Trade-In
Hey Rays fans, got an old cap? Well bring it to the 620 WDAE tent on Wednesday, July 2, outside of Gate 1 at Tropicana Field and trade it in for a new Rays cap, courtesy of New Era Cap and 620 WDAE the Sports Animal.

July 5 - Block Party
Dioner Navarro will be making an appearance as the Rays host a Block Party at MacFarlane Park/West Tampa Little League on Saturday, July 5, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. More »

July 5 - Loverboy
Loverboy will perform at Tropicana Field as part of the Summer Saturday Night Concert Series presented by Hess Express. More »

July 8 - Get Out and Vote Party
The Rays are hosting a Get Out and Vote Party at Champps in International Plaza during the Rays-Yankees game. The pregame and postgame radio shows will air from Champps. Bring your laptops and cell phones and Vote Evan!

July 9 - Get Out and Vote Party
The Rays are hosting a Get Out and Vote Party at the Rays downtown Tampa Pro Shop during the Rays-Yankees game. Bring your laptops and cell phones and Vote Evan!

July 19 - Player Appearances
Jason Bartlett, Jason Hammel and James Shields will appear at the Rays Kids Zone at International Plaza from 11 a.m. - noon, on behalf of Bright House Networks. The Rays Street Team and Raymond will also be appearing from 11 a.m - 1 p.m.

July 22 - Cliff Floyd to read at Tampa Library
Rays designated hitter Cliff Floyd will read to youngsters at the John F. Germany Public Library in Tampa as part of the Read with the Rays Summer Reading program on Tuesday, July 22 at 11 a.m.

July 19 - MC Hammer
It's the '90s and it's Hammertime! MC Hammer will perform at Tropicana Field as part of the Summer Saturday Night Concert Series presented by Hess Express. More »

July 29 - Rays Watch Party
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Citrus Park Smokey Bones. Come out and watch the Rays take on the Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m.

Aug. 2 - LL Cool J
LL Cool J will cap off African American Celebration with a performance after the Rays-Tigers game as part of the Summer Saturday Night Concert Series presented by Hess Express. More »

Aug. 2 - Block Party
The Rays will host a Block Party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Campbell Park/Oliver Field in St. Petersburg with B.J. Upton signing autographs from noon to 1 p.m. More »

Aug. 4-6 - Back-to-School Drive
The Rays Wives Organization will be holding a Literacy & Back to School Drive on Aug. 4-6 when the Rays host the Cleveland Indians. Fans are asked to bring old books, school supplies and other learning tools to benefit the Salvation Army's Children's Services. Drop-off locations are at Gates 1, 4, and 5 through the third inning at Tropicana Field. Fans who donate books or supplies have the opportunity to win autographed player photo cards.

Aug. 14 - Rays Watch Party
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Clearwater Smokey Bones at 2693 Gulf to Bay Blvd. Come out and watch the Rays take on the A's at 3:35 p.m.

Aug. 15 - Rays Watch Party
Come on out to GameWorks in Centro Ybor on Friday, Aug. 15, when the Rays take on the Texas Rangers for a Watch Party, brought to you by tbt* and 93.3 FLZ. Enjoy great food with drink specials throughout the game and starting at 7 p.m. the first 100 fans in Rays gear get a FREE one-hour game card. First pitch is at 8:05 p.m. See you at GameWorks located at 1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605!

Aug. 23 - Rays Watch Party
Come on out to Grille 121 located in Baywalk on Saturday, Aug. 23, and watch the Rays take on the Chicago White Sox for a Rays Watch Party. Enjoy great food with drink specials throughout the game and starting at 3 p.m. with the first pitch at 3:55 p.m. See you at Grille 121 located at 121 Second Ave. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701!

Aug. 26 - Cancer Screening
The Rays will offer free prostate cancer screenings for men on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field. More »

Aug. 27 - Andy Sonnanstine Appearance
Rays pitcher Andy Sonnanstine will participate in a pep rally and motivational event to get kids excited about math at Osceola Middle School at 10:00 a.m.

Aug. 28 - Matt Garza Appearance
Matt Garza will appear at the Hess Fine Art/Old Northeast Jewelers located at 1131 4th Street North in St. Petersburg from noon to 1 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Matt and receive an autograph.

Aug. 29 - James Shields Appearance
Rays pitcher James Shields will meet customers and sign autographs at Sweetbay Supermarket at 2525 North Dale Mabry, Tampa, at at 10 a.m.

Aug. 30 - Cuesta-Rey Charity Event
Don't miss the fun! Eat, drink, smoke great cigars and meet the Rays players after the Rays/Orioles game on Aug. 30, at the Cuesta-Rey Cigar Bar. Proceeds benefit the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, which provides educational and financial support to communities in the Dominican Republic. More »

Sept. 5 - Rays Watch Party at Pete and Shorty's Tavern
Join fellow Rays fans at Pete and Shorty's Tavern, 2820 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater, 33759, as the Rays host a Watch Party during the Rays-Blue Jays at 7:07 p.m.

Sept. 8 - Rays Watch Party at Mugs and Jugs
Come out to Mugs and Jugs, 1250 S. Missouri Ave., Clearwater, 33756, for a Watch Party when the Rays play the AL East rival Red Sox. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Sept. 9 - Rays Watch Party at Clearwater Smokey Bones
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Clearwater Smokey Bones. Come out and watch the Rays take on the Red Sox at 7:05 p.m.

Sept. 10 - Rays Watch Party at Lakeland Smokey Bones
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Lakeland Smokey Bones. Come out and watch the Rays-Red Sox game at 7:05 p.m.

Sept. 12 - Rays Watch Party at Grille 121
Come on out to Grille 121 located in Baywalk on Friday, Sept. 12, and watch the Rays take on the New York Yankees for a Rays Watch Party. Enjoy great food with drink specials throughout the game and starting at 6:30 p.m. with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. See you at Grille 121 located at 121 Second Ave. North, St. Petersburg, 33701.

Sept. 13 - Rays Watch Party at Midtown Sundries
Join fellow fans at Midtown Sundries, 200 1st Ave. South, St. Pete, 33701, as the Rays host a Watch Party during the Rays-Yankees game at 1:05 p.m.

Sept. 23 - Rays Watch Party at Clearwater Smokey Bones
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Clearwater Smokey Bones. Come out and watch the Rays take on the Orioles at 5:05 p.m.

Sept. 25 - All Children's Hospital Visit
Twenty-eight Rays Minor Leaguers, including 2008 No. 1 draft pick Tim Beckham, will visit approximately 150 kids who are currently receiving treatment at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. They will hand out goodie bags, sign autographs and take pictures with the young patients.

Sept. 25 - Rays Watch Party at Brandon Smokey Bones
The Rays are hosting a Watch Party at the Brandon Smokey Bones. Come out and watch the Rays-Tigers game at 1:05 p.m.

Sept. 28 - Greet the Rays at St. Pete/Clearwater Airport
Greet the AL East Division champions as they arrive home from Detroit. Their plane is scheduled to arrive at 8 p.m. More ».

Sept. 29 - Postseason Rally
To celebrate their first trip to the postseason, the Rays will host a rally on Monday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. at Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg. The event is free and open to the public. More »

Sept. 30 - Party in the Park
The Rays continue to celebrate their first trip to the postseason on Tuesday, Sept. 30, when the Rays will host another free event, Party in the Park, at Tampa's Lykes Gaslight Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More »

Oct. 31 - Rays' fans celebrate at rally
Rays fans turned out Friday in St. Petersburg to celebrate the team's American League championship and World Series performance. More »

Nov. 11 - Rays foundation awards nonprofits
The Rays Baseball Foundation awarded a total of $150,000 to three local nonprofit organizations through the club's All-Star Grant during Tuesday's event at the Batters' Eye Restaurant. More »

Nov. 19 - Rays serve Thanksgiving dinners
A nice turnout greeted the Rays on Wednesday night when they served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to the families at the newly opened Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg. More »

Dec. 5 - Azalea Little League Field Dedication
As part of the Rays Baseball Foundation field renovation program, the team and officials from Azalea Little League will hold a dedication ceremony culminating a three-month renovation project. More »