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

Check out a local farm or garden like Holland Ridge Farms or Gardens for Sculpture

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!

Make a model of your favorite building out of popsicle sticks and glue

Create crossword puzzles about yourselves and take turns completing them

Make a time capsule

Check out an online museum exhibit like the virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Jenkinson’s Aquarium: Half price entry for Little

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

Morristown Game Vault: Free entry for Littles

Museum of Early Trades and Crafts: Free entry for Bigs, $1 for 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.