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Mister Rogers Family Day 2019

  • 816 Ligonier Street Latrobe, PA, 15650 United States (map)

"Won't You Be Our Neighbor?" In downtown Latrobe--the "original" Neighborhood of beloved children's television personality Mister Rogers--come for a FREE day of activities for children and families to celebrate his life and legacy.

Children's activities, live entertainment, food, a trivia stroll, and more in downtown Latrobe will make this a fun-filled day for the entire family!

Announced details so far:

  • Children's activities: story time, crafts, and puppets with Adams Memorial Library and WQED

  • Arts and crafts with Latrobe Art Center

  • Face painters and balloons

  • Silk screen printing with Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center for the first 300 kids!

  • Bouncy house, obstacle course, and climbing wall by Latrobe-GLSD Parks And Recreation

  • Performances by Laurel Valley Academy of Dance, Fred Adams, Same Moon, and Stage Right (with an appearance by The Little Mermaid, Princess Ariel herself!), and more!

  • Demonstrations by Ground Zero Pittsburgh’s Lil Brutes and Petrillo's Karate Campus

  • Appearances by Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

  • Pony Rides by Susie's Pony Rides (noon - 2 p.m. only)

  • Hay Rides by Misty Haven Carriage ($5 per person)

  • Fred Rogers Trivia Stroll at eight participating local merchants: Chicora’s Boutique, Eclectique, Graydog Comics and Toys, LLC., Latrobe Art Center, The Medicine Shoppe, Paper Heart Affairs, Rose Style Shoppe, and Terri's Gourmet Sweet Treats

  • A film featuring photos of Latrobe in the 1950s throughout the day by Latrobe Area Historical Society

  • Fred Rogers memorabilia provided by The Fred Rogers Center

  • Saint Vincent College's very own Mister Rogers' Neighborhood-inspired trolley!

  • Collector's Car Show featuring antique, classic, and modern vehicles

  • And more!

No admission charge.

Free street & lot parking Saturdays in downtown Latrobe

 Entertainment Schedule
(Performances at Corner of Main & Ligonier Streets)

Time                     Performers

10:30 – 11:30              Fred Adams

11:00 – 11:15                Ground Zero Pittsburgh

11:15 – Noon               Stage Right

Noon – 12:30             Ellie Oldfield

12:30 – 1:00                Laurel Valley Academy of Dance

1:00 – 1:30                  Westmoreland Choral Society

1:30 – 2:00                  TGZ Cheer Booster Organization

2:00 – 2:30                  Petrillio’s Karate Campus

2:30 – 3:00                   Kynzie Webb

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