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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

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Summer Block Party

Saturday, August 10

11am-2pm

901 Wood Ave, Sumner WA

Look for the KBTC Education booth for fun crafts!  

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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!  

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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!  

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2024 Tacoma Moon Festival

Saturday, September 14

1-7pm WA

Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma

Stop by the KBTC Education booth for fun activities!  

Past Events

KBTC KIDS at Tacoma Ocean Fest

June 29, 2024

Look for the KBTC KIDS booth for fun crafts! Make a Molly of Denali wooden bracelet or a no-waste, 3-D salmon. 

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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.  

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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! 

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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.

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French Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your wine journey, you do not want to miss this fun event with KBTC and our very own world traveler, Rick Steves.

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Fiesta de La Familia

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Join KBTC and special guest, Alma from Alma's Way, at the City of Lakewood's Fiesta de la Familia Street Fair from noon to 7pm at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. 

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Tacoma Moon Festival

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Join KBTC for the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation’s annual Tacoma Moon Festival at the Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park. This family-friendly celebration introduces the Asian traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival and brings people together for a welcoming, fun, cultural experience featuring performances, crafts, and other activities. More info at facebook.com/tacomamoonfestival.

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Storming Caesars Palace Screening and Discussion

Thursday, March 16, 2022

Join us for a virtual screening and discussion of the new Independent Lens documentary Storming Caesars Palace, which reveals how Vegas activist Ruby Duncan's grassroots movement of moms fought for basic income guarantee. Presented in partnership with Meaningful Movies Tacoma.