BIGS-ONLY INFORMATION

Welcome to our resource center for Bigs! This is your place to learn about upcoming events, find local discounts, and explore other resources designed to help you help others. Whether you’re a community-based Big or part of our on-site programs, thank you for making an impact on youth in Northern Nevada.

The Learning Exchange

The Learning Exchange is the online learning platform for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Network. You can register for learning opportunities, learn about BBBS programs, explore special topics, collaborate with your peers, and more.

Bigs Activity Calendar

Looking for something to do with your Little? Organizing an event or want to share a local activity that you think other Bigs and Littles would enjoy together? Stay engaged with our Bigs Activity Calendar.

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Activity Ideas For Bigs

A Big who is committed to spending quality time with their Little can have a lasting positive impact on their life–bolstering their self-confidence, allowing them to feel supported, and have fun. Here, we offer a selection of activities to jumpstart this journey of creating meaningful memories.

Play board games
Go bowling
1. *Carson Lanes
2. High Sierra Lanes (Click here to visit Kids Bowl Free and register
  for
  your Little to receive free bowling this spring and summer!)
3. GSR Bowling Center
Learn a magic trick
Go miniature golfing or to the driving range
Learn bike safety and repair
1. Kiwanis Bike Project
Watch a sports game at the high school your Little will attend
Attend a UNR or TMCC sports game

Visit local farmers’ markets, parades, or festivals
Volunteer together with a local charity
1. Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Write to the President and ask for a photo (You’ll probably receive one!)
Use a map to learn about where friends and family live, where you have or would like to travel, and
where current events are occurring
Learn to count to 10 in a foreign language
Write a letter to your Congressional representative(s) regarding an issue important to both of you
Look around an antiques store and compare things of the past with things of the present
Visit a local historic location
1. Nevada State Historic Preservation Office Historic Resources Map
Learn safety skills like using a fire extinguisher or performing CPR

Watch a theater, dance, or music performance
1. UNR Theatre and Dance schedule
2. TMCC Performing Arts schedule
Take a class or workshop together
1. The Playful Potter
Visit a museum
1. Nevada Museum of Art

LOCAL DISCOUNTS FOR MATCHES

Arts and Crafts Recreation Other

Playful Potter

With free studio fees, Bigs and Littles can jump right into the fun of creating together. Sit side by side, choose your pottery, and bring your ideas to life with every brushstroke. You’ll leave not just with a finished piece, but with a memory you made together.

To Redeem: Mention Big Brothers Big Sisters at front desk.

Discovery Museum

Matches get in for free, making it easy to explore and play together. Bigs and Littles can dive into hands-on exhibits, build, experiment, and discover side by side. It’s a fun, interactive way to spark curiosity and make memories together.

To Redeem: Mention Big Brothers Big Sisters at checkout.

National Auto Museum

Littles get in free while Bigs pay for themselves, making it easy to plan a fun day together. Walk through time exploring classic cars, interactive exhibits, and the stories behind them. It’s a chance for Bigs and Littles to learn and explore.

To Redeem: Mention Big Brothers Big Sisters at checkout.

Fly High Adventure Parks

Buy one hour, get one free means double the time to jump, play, and have fun together. Bigs and Littles can bounce side by side, try new tricks, and keep the energy going longer.

To Redeem: Stop by the BBBSN office during open hours to pick up a pass.

Mesa Rim Climbing Center

With free passes, Bigs and Littles can jump into bouldering and climbing together. Work through routes side by side, problem-solve each move, and celebrate every climb. It’s all about building confidence, having fun, and growing together on the wall.

To Redeem: Mention Big Brothers Big Sisters at checkout.

Orange Theory Fitness

Try it together with a free class for Matches (14+). Bigs and Littles can jump into a coached workout, move through cardio and strength intervals side by side, and motivate each other every step of the way.

To Redeem: Mention Big Brothers Big Sisters when calling to book a class.

Hammer & Nails – Caughlin Ranch Location

Location: 4792 Caughlin Pkwy suite 205, Reno, NV 89519

Bigs and Littles receive premium haircuts and pedicures for free, making self-care something you can enjoy together. Sit back, relax, and leave feeling refreshed and confident side by side.

To Redeem: Call and mention Big Brothers Big Sisters when booking.

MF International

Enjoy a delicious meal together while giving back—get 10% off your order and 10% goes right back to BBBSNN. Bigs and Littles can sit down, share great food, and connect over a meal that makes an impact.

To Redeem: Use code BBBS or mention Big Brothers Big Sisters at checkout.

White Rabbit Theater and Lounge

Get $10 off each ticket and experience a mesmerizing blend of illusion, dance, and aerial acrobatics. It’s a 21st-century magic show that will leave both Bigs and Littles spellbound! The best part, $5 from every ticket goes directly back to support BBBSNN.

To Redeem: Use code BBBS10 when purchasing tickets online.

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