Library time! Check your local library for events and activities or just explore the books together

Nature walk, find a local park or trail and discover nature in bloom

Find the freshest smoothie in your town

Visit or volunteer with a local animal shelter

Rainy Day? Make it a game day! Find a favorite board game or try a new one together

Learn a new recipe using seasonal produce or make one of your favorites

Have a “Good Deed Day” – see how many good deeds you and your Little can do in one day!

Create crossword puzzles about yourselves and take turns completing them

Take a trip to the orchard, ’tis the season for apple picking!
Grab a blanket and have a picnic in the park or on the beach
Fly a kite
Create a temporary masterpiece with sidewalk chalk art
Hike a trail at your local park
Create a scavenger hunt!

Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop (Englewood): 20% Family & Friends Discount for Bigs & Littles 

Jenkinson’s Aquarium (Point Pleasant): Half price entry for Little

John F. Peto Museum (Island Heights): Free admission for Bigs & Littles 

A Time to Kiln (Red Bank): Half off studio time for Bigs & Littles

Morristown Game Vault (Morristown): Free entry for Littles

Museum of Early Trades and Crafts (Madison): Free entry for Bigs & Littles

Sweet Tease Tea Room (Belmar): Discount on the entire experience 

Wish Upon A Jar (Point Pleasant): 10% discount for Bigs & Littles 

Bigs must show a ‘Bigs ID Card’ and be present with your Little to receive these discounts.

Local businesses interested in partnering with us can send an email to myurkanin@mentornj.org for more details! 

C.A.R.E.S. Events

Bigs keep an eye on your email inbox for updates on future CARES Events including cooking classes, sporting events, live music, fishing trips, food festivals, etc.