15th Annual Mother-Son Dodgeball and Ice Cream Social at Sycamore Park

The 15th annual Mother and Son Dodgeball Tournament and Ice Cream Social returns to Sycamore Park Community Center at 1051 Sycamore St. in Farmington, with $8 tickets that must be purchased in advance and include the dodgeball tournament, an ice cream sundae bar and a commemorative photo. Organizers and promotional posts list two possible dates: the Sycamore Park Community Center’s Instagram caption and a local news notice put the event on March 7, while the Farmington Parks and Recreation calendar lists it on Saturday, March 2; families should confirm the date directly with Sycamore Park at (505) 566-2480.

Time and basic logistics are consistent across sources: the tournament is scheduled to run in the mid-morning, with city information listing the event from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the news notice saying the program will begin shortly after 10 a.m. and run until noon. The event is open to participants ages 5 and up, and the parks calendar and news notice both stress advance ticket purchase through the city’s online registration system under “Special Trips & Events.”

On the court, organizers plan to use softskin dodgeballs and divide participants into teams for bracket play, mixing older and younger players evenly on each team and culminating in a best-of-three matchup featuring moms versus sons. The city news release language described the event as a family activity that “gives moms and sons the chance to spend quality time together, build memories and get active,” and noted a playful theme for the morning.

There is a theme discrepancy between sources: the city news release text circulating in local coverage calls this year’s theme dinosaur, adding “a prehistoric twist to the fun,” while the Farmington Parks and Recreation calendar lists the theme as Ninja Turtles. The calendar copy reads: “This is an event for mothers and sons to build memories that will last a lifetime. This year’s theme is Ninja Turtles. Tickets are $8 per person, which includes dodgeball, ice cream, and a picture to cherish for years to come.”

Organizers emphasize the event’s popularity. Gina Intoppa, Farmington Integrated Marketing & Communications manager, said, “We have several mother-son teams that participate annually, and it has been great to see them grow over the years.” Intoppa added, “The event generally sells out, though we have accommodated some last-minute players over the last couple of years.” Vonna Victor, recreation programs supervisor at Sycamore Park Community Center, called it “one of those events families circle on their calendars every year” and said, “It’s a chance for moms and sons to laugh, play, and spend time together in a way that becomes a special tradition for many families in our community.”

Tickets are $8 per person and must be purchased in advance through the city’s recreation registration portal under Special Trips & Events or by calling Sycamore Park Community Center at (505) 566-2480. Given the mixed listings for date and theme, callers should confirm whether the tournament will follow the dinosaur motif promoted in the news notice and social media or the Ninja Turtles theme shown on the parks calendar before planning costumes or travel.