The Bowie Baysox will combine the holidays with the upcoming baseball season during the Baysox Holiday Open House, which will be held Thursday and Friday at Prince George's Stadium.

According to the team, there will be plenty of activities at the open house, which is free to the public. Children will be able to design arts and crafts and be photographed with Santa Claus and Louie, the Baysox mascot.

"We are excited to have our fans, especially the young ones, out at the ballpark during the holidays to visit with Santa and Louie," said Brandan Kaiser, Baysox director of marketing, in a news release from the team.

Regardless of the weather, the event will be held on the concourse level of the stadium. It will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The Baysox will offer free hot chocolate and cookies, and Christmas music will be played throughout the stadium.

At the team store, you'll be able to pick up discounted merchandise and ticket packages for the 2009 season. I don't know about anyone else, but tickets and cheap apparel seems like a great gift idea to this baseball blogger.

For more information about the event, go to the Baysox Web site or call the team at (301) 805-6000.