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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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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.

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Past Events

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.

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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!

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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.

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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!  

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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! 

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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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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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Summer Block Party

Saturday, August 10

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.