All Day Exclusive Deals
Bookstore Discount
Johnson Center, 1st Floor
Get your Mason pride on with a 20% discount on all George 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.
Manhattan Pizza Dining Discount
Merten Hall, First Level
Enjoy a Manhattan Pizza dining discount! To celebrate our Junior Patriots, Manhattan Pizza is offering $5 off a large pizza or 20% off your entire order. Grab lunch and join us on Merten Lawn for our afternoon picnic and lawn games from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Junior Patriot Palooza - all ages
Merten Lawn
Get ready for a morning filled with fun, creativity, and community at our Human Resources event! You won't want to miss our Taylor Swift-inspired "Make Your Own Bracelet" station, where you can craft a personalized piece and exchange it with others for a little extra sparkle.
You can also get creative and spread positivity at our "Painting Kindness Rocks" station, where every stroke adds color to kindness.
Or, you can design your own popsicle picture frame, the perfect spot to hold a photo of your Junior Patriot! Plus, grab a new George Mason-logoed pennant to show your school spirit. It's a great way to connect, create, and have fun with fellow Patriots—see you there!
Jam with the Green Machine - all ages
Merten Lawn
Join us as we rock out with the famous George Mason University Green Machine Pep Band—feel the energy and excitement as they get the crowd pumped up! It's the perfect way to celebrate the "Take Your Junior Patriot to Work" event and create lasting memories with your family.
Junior Patriot Scavenger Hunt - all ages
Various Locations
The George Mason Staff Senate is excited to offer a Junior Patriot Scavenger Hunt for families! Pick up your passport card at 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 of more hidden stamps. Collect five stamps and submit your completed passport to the Staff Senate to be entered to win a prize of George Mason swag!
Blender Bike - all ages
Merten Lawn
Start your day off with a ride on the Sodexo Blender Bike and make your own fresh fruit smoothie. You'll also have the chance to speak with a George Mason dietician to learn more about healthy eating!
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Employee Wellness Benefits with CommonHealth - all ages
Merten Lawn
CommonHealth, the wellness benefit for state employees, offers a range of opportunities including special rates on WeightWatchers, fitness center discounts, and more. Stop by to learn more about the wellness benefits available to state employees.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Emergency Management Experience - ages 6 - 18 years
Police and Safety Headquarters, Room 230
Join the Risk, Safety, and Resilience - Emergency Management and Fire Safety team in the Emergency Operations Center for a tour of the tools we use to respond to emergency situations on campus or in the region. A great experience for those interested in the emergency management field.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Brain Break: Creative and Mindful Play - all ages
George's, Johnson Center 3rd Floor
Join us for a fun-filled time of blowing bubbles, coloring, playdough, kids' yoga, and creating your very own self-care kit! Healthy snacks will be provided!
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Reading Circles - ages infant - 5 years
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!
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Stuffed Animal Wellness Clinic: Bring Your Stuffie for a Check-Up - all ages
Police and Safety Headquarters, 2nd Floor
Bring your favorite toy or stuffed animal for a health check-up from the Risk, Safety, and Resilience's Employee Health & Well-Being team. A full check-up, plus any band-aids or extra hugs needed, will be completed along with a health report card for your child to take home to remember their appointment by. Please bring your own stuffed animal.
Junior Patriot Pitch - ages 6 -18 years
Johnson Center, Room TBD
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!
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Coloring and Craft Activity - ages infant -10 years
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.
Playtime for Connection and Well-Being - all ages
Merten Lawn
Engage in playtime with facilitators from Playful Campus to explore how coming together in play allows us to try new things, connect with others, and engage in a feeling of flow.
Piece by Piece: Spreading Kindness - all ages
Merten Lawn
Join the Mason Chooses Kindness team for a fun and creative activity as part of Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day! You and your Junior Patriot can design and color your own blank jigsaw puzzles with uplifting messages and artwork, spreading kindness to ourselves, others, and the world, one piece at a time. This hands-on session is a great way to inspire positivity, spark creativity, and remind everyone that even small acts of kindness fit together to make a big impact. Come be a part of something special—because kindness is the missing piece we all need!
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Leaf a Life You Love - all ages (drop-in sessions from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Johnson Center, South Plaza
Want to eat more leafy greens, but don’t know where to start? Stop by the Greenhouse & Gardens Program’s seasonal cooking event booth to taste and learn about delicious salad greens and microgreens grown on-campus. Win prizes for guessing which green is which through our taste test. Do you like spicy flavors? You’ll be able to identify the purple mustard really quickly! Do you like lemon sour tastes? The French sorrel leaves are so tasty! Prizes include take-home grow kits, houseplants, seeds, and produce. Learn more about getting involved in the hydroponic greenhouse and organic gardens on-campus. Anyone can volunteer by registering on the University Sustainability webpage.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Get Active with Athletics: Soccer Clinic - all ages
George Mason Field House
Enhance your soccer skills during a soccer skills clinic hosted by the men's and women's soccer programs.
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Literacy Engagement Action Project - ages infant - 10 years
Merten Lawn
Stop by to receive pre-k and elementary grade learner-focused literacy materials to support teachers, families, and students.
Finding Harmony - ages infant - 10 years
The HUB, Room 1012
Contemporary Student Services helps parenting students and caregivers year-round to find harmony with their competing roles and responsibilities. We are excited to welcome parenting faculty and staff and their children to see our family-friendly lounge space and make popsicle stick harmonicas with us.
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fire Safety and EHS Experience - all ages
Police and Safety Headquarters, 2nd Floor
Visit three stations hosted by the Risk, Safety, and Resilience team to learn all about fire safety and environmental health and safety! Learn to use a fire extinguisher and discover ways we keep your grown-ups safe while working at George Mason University with hands-on activities.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
I Want to Spend Time Outdoors, Now What? - all ages
Outside of Skyline Fitness Center
Interested in spending time outdoors, but not sure where to start? No worries! We will teach you everything you need to know. In this session you will learn how to put up a tent and make s'mores!
Picnic on the Lawn - all ages
Merten Lawn
Bring your own picnic and join fellow George 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 George Mason community.
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, socialization, and fair play for our mental well-being and senses of community belonging. Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Alliance (Employee Resource Group).
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
First Responder Fun: Touch-a-Truck Extravaganza - all ages
Road between Merten Hall and the Rappahannock Parking Garage
Join George Mason Police and the local Fire Department to touch, explore, and learn about police cars, fire trucks, and emergency vehicles. Meet first responders and discover the roles they play in the safety of our community.
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Discovering George Mason: A Guided Tour for Junior Patriots - all ages
George Mason Statue > Fenwick Library
Enjoy a campus walking tour led by the Admissions Office. The tour will start at the George Mason Statue and end at Fenwick Library.
Computer Game Design and the Virginia Serious Game Institute - ages 11 - 18 years
Art & Design Building, 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.
