The plaza in front of George Mason University’s Virginia Square campus has a refreshed look and a fresh set of events for spring.
Mason Square Plaza was redesigned to “better support a range of activities and increase engagement.” The open space has an assortment of new amenities including an art cart, ping pong tables, mini golf, chess, and a few other activities.
The plaza will be officially unveiled on “Mason Square Day,” a grand opening celebration for the newly revamped space on Thursday, March 28 from 3-6 p.m. The event will include live music, outdoor activities and light refreshments. Attendees are asked to register online before the event.
The plaza is also hosting recurring events for students, staff, local community members and anyone who strolls onto the plaza. The spring events, below, run through Friday, May 17.
- Video Game Social: Game lovers can play Nintendo games on the plaza every Monday from 12-1 p.m. Controllers and games are provided at the plaza.
- Game Night: Board game lovers will gather every Monday from 5-6 p.m. to play Uno, PingPong, trivia and other board games.
- Innovation Station: Creative problem-solving activities will occur every Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m.
- Outdoor Workout classes: SPENGA will lead a one-hour class of 30-minute High Intensity Interval Training followed by a 30-minute stretch and strength pose every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m.
- Anti-Procrastination Cafe: A work-friendly space that encourages productivity with time-management techniques provided every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5 p.m.
- Spring Markets: Find handmade items, art, and other artifacts at the Mason Square market every third Wednesday of the month, starting tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Story time on the Plaza: Every Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m.
- Lunches on the Lawn: Guest moderators will lead discussions on academic and professional challenges while enjoying lunch every Wednesday from 12:15-1 p.m.
- Outdoor Yoga: Every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. Attendants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
- Tiny Stage: Acoustic music performances by local artists every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Pilates on the Plaza: Bring a mat for pilates classes every Thursday from 6-7 p.m.
- Zumba Power Hour: Cardio dance exercise classes every Friday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.