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May 18, 2026

Mister Rogers Family Days to Offer Variety of Children’s Programming During First Week of June

Latrobe will host Mister Rogers Family Days during the first week of June, offering everything from story time events and classical music to a character meet-n-great and a scavenger hunt.

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Mister Rogers Days, which runs from June 1 to 6, celebrates the life, legacy, and hometown of Fred Rogers, the host of the beloved TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

The week’s highlight is its Saturday festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 6. It will include an acoustic performance by Keith Willochell, a children’s arts and crafts activity at Artemis Supports, a climbing wall and obstacle course, Daniel Tiger storybook walk, a scavenger hunt, an exotic reptile show, a free children’s books giveaway, and other activities.

Other highlights during the week include:

  • Community open house at the Fred Rogers Institute (Monday, June 1)
  • Take the Plunge: Dive Into Reading Story Time at Rogers-McFeely Pool (Tuesday, June 2)
  • A Beautiful Night in the Neighborhood: Latrobe Shop Hop & Night Market (Wednesday, June 3)
  • Sounds of the Neighborhood: A Classical Tribute Featuring the Pianos of Fred and Joanne Rogers (Wednesday, June 3)
  • Children’s Craft “Bloom of Blessing & Wish Tree” (Thursday, June 4)
  • Latrobe Art Center’s Annual Open Show (Thursday, June 4)
  • WQED Cartoon Academy Performance and Illustration Workshop by Cartoonist Joe Wos (Friday, June 5)

For more information, visit the Mister Rogers Family Days website.

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