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
2024 Tacoma Moon Festival
Saturday, September 14
1-7pm WA
Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma
Stop by the KBTC Education booth for fun activities!
Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins
Tuesday, October 29
5-8pm
Virtual Event
This is your chance to paint like the myth, the legend… Bob Ross!
Register Now
Past Events
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!
Behind the Scenes with Washington Grown
March 9, 2024
Go behind the scenes with KBTC and Washington Grown producer Ian Loe to learn more about filming the show abroad, how other countries are embracing Washington products, and our state’s critical role in addressing global food insecurity.
