KBTC Events
KBTC hosts events throughout the year just for you! Join us for exclusive sneak-peek screenings, town hall discussions, family activity & engagement events, and more. Or, stop by and say hello when we celebrate community at local festivals & celebrations. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Upcoming Events
Screening & Dance Party:
Independent Lens | WE WANT THE FUNK!
Saturday, April 26 @ 7:30pm
Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.
Community Event:
P.A.L Playdate with Look, Listen + Learn TV
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Join KBTC for a fun-filled afternoon of activities while learning more about Look Listen and Learn, a new show for families debuting on KBTC in May.
Community Event:
Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair
Thursday, May 29, 2025
A free community event that welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, service providers, teachers, employers, and other interested community members.
Past Events
Screening:
Independent Lens | Free For All: The Public Library
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4pm
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library
A new documentary film from Independent Lens about the revolutionary women who helped create the public library system.
Screening:
Independent Lens | Free For All: The Public Library
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6pm
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch
A new documentary film from Independent Lens about the revolutionary women who helped create the public library system.
Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5pm PST
Virtual Event
Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of wine education.
SOWA Bridge Conference
November 4 & 5
KBTC and KSPS will be partnering to introduce the Learn and Grow Together Family Learning workshops series. This training is designed for educators, facilitators and community leaders who are looking for a proven model to foster family engagement and early childhood development. Participants will get to try the curriculum out in this fun, hands-on presentation and leave the session with resources and knowledge to implement immediately. Presented in English and Spanish.
More info
WAEYC Conference
October 10-12
KSPS PBS and KBTC PBS are excited to introduce a training workshop featuring the "Learn & Grow Together" Family and Community Learning program at WAEYC's annual conference. This training is designed for educators, facilitators, and community leaders who are committed to fostering family engagement and early childhood development. Presented in Arabic with supporting resources in Arabic and English. STARS hours available.
2024 Tacoma Moon Festival
Saturday, September 14
1-7pm WA
Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma
Stop by the KBTC Education booth for fun activities!
Meet & Greet with Alma from the PBS KIDS show Alma's Way
Sunday, September 8
10:30am-noon
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Meet Alma, snap some photos, and enjoy some special activities!
Fiesta de la Familia
Saturday, September 7
12-6pm
Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood WA
Look for the KBTC Education booth for fun crafts and meet Alma from the PBS KIDS show Alma's Way!
9th Annual Hilltop Street Fair
Saturday, August 24
11am-7pm
9th-11th Street & Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Tacoma WA
Stop by the KBTC Education booth for fun activities!
Summer Block Party
Saturday, August 10
State of the Salmon: A Screening and Discussion with Northwest Now
June 27, 2024
Join Tom Layson, host of KBTC's Northwest Now, for a screening of his Emmy-nominated program Breaking the Barriers, followed by a panel discussion about the latest efforts towards salmon restoration in our region. Presented in partnership with Foss Waterway Seaport and Tacoma OceanFest.
Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Bash
June 1, 2024
Celebrate 60 years of Doctor Who with KBTC! Enjoy games, activities, food, refreshments, and prizes! Bring the whole family!
