All Day Exclusive Deals
Bookstore Discount
Johnson Center, 1st Floor
Get your Mason pride on with a 20% discount on all Mason Gear and branded products at the Bookstore! Just flash your Mason ID in-store to enjoy this exclusive offer.
Mason Dining Discount
Southside, Ike's, The Globe or The Spot
Enjoy a Mason Dining Discount at Southside, Ike's, The Globe, or The Spot! When you dine with shopMason/Mason Dining, children 12 and under can enjoy a free meal with the purchase of a qualifying adult meal.
Junior Patriot Scavenger Hunt - all ages
Various Locations
The Mason Staff Senate is excited to offer a Junior Patriot Scavenger Hunt for families! Pick up your passport card at the Merten Lawn during the Palooza between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. and collect your first stamp as you spend the day adventuring together across campus in search for more hidden stamps. Collect five stamps and submit your completed passport to be entered into a prize for some Mason swag!
9 – 10 a.m.
Junior Patriot Palooza - all ages
Merten Lawn
Get ready for a morning filled with creativity at our Human Resources event! Bring along your favorite white, cotton shirt or socks to immerse yourself in the colorful world of tie-dyeing. Then, let your imagination run wild as you explore mini ceramic pot and kindness rock painting. Be sure to join in on the fun of creating your very own stuffed animals—we've got a limited number waiting just for you! But wait, there's more—grab your Kindness Bingo card and start capturing acts of kindness throughout the day for a chance to win fantastic prizes at our 'Kindness Captured' station. And don't miss out on the excitement of our Mason Pom Pom giveaways!
10 – 11 a.m.
Reading Circles - ages 0-5
Fenwick Library, Reading Room 2001
Immerse your little ones in the magical world of storytelling at our Reading Circles! Join us at Fenwick Library, Reading Room 2001, where we'll provide delectable treats and beverages to enhance the experience. Plus, don't miss your chance to win one of three fabulous book prizes in our exciting raffle!
Get Active with Athletics: Soccer Clinic - ages 5-18
George Mason Field House
Enhance your soccer skills during a 45-minute soccer skills clinic hosted by the men's and women's soccer programs.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Junior Patriot Pitch - ages 6-18
Johnson Center Room 333, Meeting Room D
The Costello College of Business is hosting “Junior Patriot Pitch” for kids of all ages.
Have you ever seen “Shark Tank”? Junior Patriot Pitch is “Shark Tank” for Junior Patriots where aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages will work in teams with Costello College of Business faculty mentors to create an idea for a product. Teams will then “pitch” their product to a panel of faculty judges and compete for College of Business prizes.
The activity will take approximately 90 minutes, with plenty of breaks. Aspiring entrepreneurs will work on their inventions and create a short presentation with the assistance of College of Business faculty mentors (approximately 30-45 minutes). Each group will give their “pitch” (i.e., presentation) to the panel of faculty judges (15-20 minutes) in a friendly competition for cool prizes.
A reception for aspiring entrepreneurs, their parents, and College of Business faculty mentors will follow. We hope your Junior Patriot can join us for this exciting event!
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Creating Harmony with Contemporary Student Services - ages 0 -10
The HUB, Room 1012 & 1014
Drop in at your convenience during this session to craft and decorate your very own harmonica while discovering how you can offer ongoing support to our incredible student parents and caregivers.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Coloring and Craft Activity - ages 0 -10
Fenwick Library, Room 1014 A & B
Dive into a captivating exhibition showcasing a diverse selection of children and young adult books and media, all ready to be explored and borrowed. Get creative with coloring and activity sheets galore in Fenwick 1014 A&B, and indulge in delicious food and refreshing beverages as you delve into the literary wonders. Plus, don't miss your opportunity to win big in our raffle, with three fabulous book prizes up for grabs!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Picnic on the Lawn - all ages
Merten Lawn
Bring your own picnic and join fellow Mason parents and guardians on the Merten Lawn for engaging conversation and casual play. Hosted by the Military Spouse and Partners Employee Resource Group, it's a perfect opportunity to connect with others in the Mason community.
Literacy Engagement Action Project - ages 0-10
Johnson Center table
Stop by to receive elementary grade learner focused literacy materials to support teachers, families, and students.
First Responder Fun: Touch-a-Truck Extravaganza - all ages
Roads near Merten Hall
Join Mason Police and the local Fire Department to touch, explore, and learn about the police cars, fire trucks, and emergency vehicles. Meet first responders and discover the roles that they play in the safety of our community.
Kindness Captured. (Kindness Day for Spring into Well-Being) - all ages
Northern Neck
Join the “Kindness Captured” station to snap Polaroid selfies, with your friends, colleagues, or Junior Patriots and hang tags of kindness on our kindness tree, symbolizing the focus on care, compassion, and well-being within our university community. Watch as the tree blossoms with acts of kindness and inspiration. Junior Patriots can also collect Kindness Bingo prizes.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Decorate the George and Pictures with the Patriot - all ages
Wilkens Plaza Statue
Share your Mason pride! Decorate the George Mason Statue, take a picture with the Patriot, pick a Mason Pom Pom, and chalk the plaza!
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Greenhouse & Gardens Program's Wellness Walk Tour - all ages
Foragers' Forest
Join Doni at the Foragers' Forest site for a brief and casual tour to learn about this incredible project to restore native plantings while growing food for the community. You can stop by just for this tour or walk with the group to all our tour sites for the afternoon.
1 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Greenhouse & Gardens Program's Wellness Walk Tour - all ages
Innovation Food Forest
Join Doni at the Innovation Food Forest site for a brief and casual tour to learn about this 10-year-old permaculture designed site that restores ecological health while growing food for the community. You can stop by just for this tour or walk with the group to all of our tour sites for the afternoon.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fun, Tents, and S'mores - all ages
Skyline Fitness Center
Learn how to set up a tent with Mason Recreation. Then enjoy some s'mores and games.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Exploring Karakuri: A Journey in Mechanical Paper Animation and Imagination - all ages
MIX Exchange, Horizon Hall
Join Professor Prawat from Computer Game Design and students from the professor's Honors College class on imaginative design, for an engaging hands-on session as we delve into the traditional Japanese art form of Karakuri - better known as toy mechanical paper automatons. At this station you can explore the magical world of Karakuri, to better understand the blending of whimsical storytelling with imagineering.
Corner Pocket and Ice Cream - all ages
The HUB, Corner Pocket
Join Student Centers and University Life for a sweet ice cream treat and a fun afternoon of billiards, table tennis, air hockey, arcade games, virtual reality, and more in the Corner Pocket game room located at The Hub.
1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Greenhouse & Gardens Program's Wellness Walk Tour - all ages
Green Studio
Join Doni at the Green Studio site for a brief and casual tour to learn about this School of Art Garden that provides a type of art studio for students to express their art through living materials and outdoor space. You can stop by just for this tour or walk with the group to all our tour sites for the afternoon.
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Greenhouse & Gardens Program's Wellness Walk Tour - all ages
Potomac Heights Garden
Join Doni at the Potomac Heights Garden for a brief tour and a seed sowing activity! Be ready to get your hands dirty, prep a garden bed and sow seeds to grow food for the community. You can stop by just for this activity or walk with the group to all of our tour sites for the afternoon.
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Discovering George Mason: A Guided Tour for Junior Patriots - all ages
Mason Statue > Fenwick Library
Enjoy a campus walking tour led by the Admissions Office. The tour will start at the Mason Statue and end at Fenwick Library.
Computer Game Design and the Virginia Serious Game Institute - ages 10-18
Art & Design, Room 2002
What does it take to create a Computer Game? Join us and find out about the classes offered in our program to help you decide if this is your passion.
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Greenhouse & Gardens Program's Wellness Walk Tour - all ages
Presidents Park Greenhouse
Join Doni at the Presidents Park Greenhouse for a look inside to learn about growing food indoors without soil. We'll taste leafy greens, petting the fish, and picking through worms from our indoor worm composting bins. Bring home a free microgreen grow kit to start growing food in your own kitchen! You can stop by just for this tour or walk with the group before this for all our tour sites for the afternoon.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Lawn Games - all ages
Merten Lawn
Join us for a range of lawn games (corn hole, yard Jenga, Viking chess, ladder ball, etc.) as we embrace the importance of play and physical activity, as well as socialization and fair play, to our mental well-being and senses of community belonging. Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Alliance (Employee Resource Group).
First Responder Fun: Touch-a-Truck Extravaganza - all ages
Roads near Merten Hall
Join Mason Police and the local Fire Department to touch, explore, and learn about the police cars, fire trucks, and emergency vehicles. Meet first responders and discover the roles that they play in the safety of our community.
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
How to Change a Flat Tire - ages 11-18
RAC Front Parking Lot
In this session, you will learn exactly what to do if you find yourself dealing with a flat tire! Join Mason Recreation to learn the basics steps of the tire changing process, and you even can change a tire yourself.
