{"id":526119,"date":"2025-09-17T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/?p=526119"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:21:59","slug":"get-a-free-workout-at-the-plaza-at-mason-square-in-arlington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/things-to-do\/2025\/09\/17\/get-a-free-workout-at-the-plaza-at-mason-square-in-arlington\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a Free Workout at The Plaza at Mason Square in Arlington"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/family\/education\/2025\/09\/08\/gmus-fall-for-the-book-festival-returns-next-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">George Mason University<\/a>\u2019s Plaza at Mason Square offers weekly special events and programming open to the university community, as well as the larger Arlington neighborhood. The classes nourish both mind and body, whether you\u2019re up for a K-Pop dance workshop or meeting fellow pet parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outdoors classes run through November 1 and are free to attend.  Registration is not required, and they are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Before you head to class, you <a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/plaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can check the website<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ping-pong-power-hours\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/event\/ping-pong-power-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ping Pong Power Hours<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mondays, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>De-stress and set aside some time on the plaza to play some table tennis. Singles and doubles are welcome, as are guests who just want to come watch the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plaza-pup-social\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/event\/plaza-pup-social\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plaza Pup Social<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tuesdays, 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dog owners are welcome Tuesday evenings for a weekly social with their canines. Pup cups will be available, and pet parents are welcome to mingle and form a better sense of community, all while sharing stories about their pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outdoor-yoga-with-mind-the-mat\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/event\/yoga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outdoor Yoga with Mind the Mat<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to University Life Mason Square administrative assistant Janoah Syers, yoga with local studio Mind the Mat is The Plaza at Mason Square\u2019s most popular event. Offered every Wednesday evening, the class uses energetic movement through yoga poses. Guests should bring their own yoga mat and all levels are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pilates-with-mind-the-mat\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/event\/pilates-with-mind-the-mat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pilates with Mind the Mat<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This custom HAWT (Having A Wonderful Time) Pilates class uses moves and music through guided movements. Interested participants should bring their own yoga mat, towel and water bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chess-with-silver-knights-chess-academy\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/event\/chess-with-silver-knights-chess-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fridays, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise your mind with a game of chess with <a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/family\/2025\/08\/28\/the-silver-knight-chess-academy-sparks-kids-interest-for-the-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Knights Chess Academy<\/a> on Friday afternoons. Learn new strategies and meet new people at this weekly event where all chess levels and ages are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dance-with-born-2-dance-studio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/event\/dance-with-born-2-dance-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dance with Born 2 Dance Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn some new weekend dance moves at this class with Born 2 Dance Studio that meets Saturday afternoons. Beginners and pros are welcome, and bringing a water bottle is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New This Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-k-pop-with-wj-dance-studio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/event\/k-pop-with-wj-dance-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>K-Pop with WJ Dance Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The newest event at the plaza is all about the world of K-Pop. Learn beginner-friendly choreography set to K-Pop tunes with WJ Dance Studio. 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