World Kitchen
Costa Rica
Join host Tamra Fatemi-Badi as she Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow Karla Miranda to the World Kitchen. Karla will share a very traditional Costa Rican meal called Pinto Gallo. Continue »
Sunday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Upcoming Events
PBS KIDS Family Game Night
Join WPSU for an evening of fun as we create and play a brand-new board game, Lyla’s Adventure Cube! Feel free to bring along your own board game to play as well! Children and their families are invited to join us for this FREE event. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Continue »
Thursday, January 23, from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Poetry Writing Workshop for Grades K – 5
Find your writing inspiration with this FREE virtual poetry writing workshop led by Jessica Ram from the Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts at Bucknell University. Continue »
Wednesday, January 29, from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
33rd Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner & Auction
WPSU proudly presents our signature event, celebrating the 60th anniversary of public media at Penn State. This year’s dinner will be held at the iconic and newly renovated Nittany Lion Inn, offering an evening of culinary excellence and community engagement. Leading this year’s immersive epicurean journey is Executive Chef Mirko Loeffler of the Nittany Lion Inn. Continue »
Saturday, February 8, from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Poetry Writing Workshop for Grades 6 – 12
Find your writing inspiration with this FREE virtual poetry writing workshop led by Jessica Ram from the Stadler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts at Bucknell University. Join fellow student poets from across central PA and enjoy an evening of guided prompts and writing support. This session is designed for students in 6th through 12th grade. Continue »
Wednesday, February 12, from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Galentine’s Day Fundraiser and Screening Event
Join us for a SWEET day with your friends this Galentine’s Day for a cupcake decorating workshop with Heather Luse from Delectable Delights. Following the cupcake decorating join us for a reception of delectable chocolates, coffee, and tea, and then enjoy a screening of Keystone Stories: Sweets. Continue »
Thursday, February 13, from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
2025 WPSU Poetry Writing Contest
Share your poetry with WPSU for our annual Poetry Writing Contest! We are excited to read poetry from students across Central PA in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Continue »
Submit your entry by Friday, February 28
2025 Multicultural Children’s Festival
Bring your family to the WPSU and State College Area School District Multicultural Children’s Festival and discover the world and diverse cultures through art, music, and hands-on crafts for kids of all ages. Get a taste of local flavors made by food trucks and vendors from a wide variety of cultures. Continue »
Saturday, March 22, from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
‘Art Happens Here’ FREE Screening Event
WPSU invites you to a FREE screening of Art Happens Here. Join actor John Lithgow as he goes back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. Immersing himself with teachers and students, he explores four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. Continue »
Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m.
‘Shelter Me’ FREE Screening Event
WPSU invites you to a free screening event featuring the Emmy® Award-winning series, Shelter Me. Shelter Me tells inspiring stories about the bond between humans and animals and brings attention to important social issues via our relationship with them. Continue »
Tuesday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Tour the UK with WPSU
Join WPSU – October 1-11, 2025 – as we travel to London, Cornwall, and more on our first group travel. We'll see the landscapes and homes featured in some our your favorite Masterpiece programs, including Poldark and Downton Abbey. Continue »
Wednesday, October 1 – Saturday, October 11
Film Screening for Classrooms
WPSU is offering a film screening of the documentary, “Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life,” along with classroom resources to support your students in discussing difficult topics and creating solutions for peace. Continue »
WPSU Reads: The Bear
WPSU is continuing the WPSU Reads initiative with "The Bear" by Andrew Krivák. The goal of this initiative is to engage the community in deeper appreciation and understanding of human's relation within the natural world. WPSU is partnering with community organizations and leaders by providing free copies of the book, hosting writing workshops, engaging in discussions, and amplifying existing opportunities occurring throughout the region.Continue »
Event Highlights
2024 WPSU Poetry Writing Contest Winners
Thank you to every student who submitted their poem for the 2024 Poetry Writing Contest. Join us in celebrating the top three poems selected from each grade band, and hear the winners read their poems. Continue »
2023 Poetry Contest Winners
Join us in celebrating the top three poems selected from each grade band for the 2023 Poetry Writing Contest! Thank you to every student who submitted their poem for the 2023 Poetry Writing Contest. Continue »
Eventapalooza 2022
WPSU hosted its annual Eventapalooza family event on Saturday, October 15, 2022. More than 600 people came to the event to spend family time at the activity tables. Continue »
Storytelling Workshop
This event has already taken place. Click through for photo archive. Continue »
2022 Multicultural Children’s Festival
An estimated 800 people attended the first annual WPSU Multicultural Children's festival at WPSU Studios in Innovation Park, on Saturday April 22. Continue »
Black Maternal Health and Medical Equity
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, WPSU hosted an online discussion about Black maternal health and medical equity and the documentary Voices: A Childbirth Crisis. Continue »
WPSU Sesame Street 50 Years and Counting Event
WPSU Penn State welcomed more than 1,200 Sesame Street fans of all ages to the Outreach Building to celebrate Sesame Street 50 Years and Counting with walk-around Cookie Monster. Thank you to @Aetna Better Health. Continue »
PBS KIDS Day at DelGrosso’s Park
We could not have asked for a better day for our annual WPSU Kids’ Day at DelGrosso’s Park on Saturday, June 22, 2019! The weather was absolutely PERFECT, which was reflected in the 475 visitors who came out to participate in all of our activities. Continue »
Jet Propulsion Vists Schlow Library
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, Jet Propulsion from Ready Jet Go! visited the Schlow Library for a day of fun family activities! Thank you to our Jet Propulsion character meet and greet business supporter The Rotary Club of State College. Continue »
Finding Your Roots Screening at the State Theatre
Thanks for joining us for the Finding Your Roots screening event. We hope you enjoyed the night! Click continue to view photos from the event. Continue »
2019 Conn Dinner Highlights
This year we had Diane Kochilas as our host chef for the 27th Annual Connoisseur’s Dinner at the Nittany Lion Inn! Thanks again to everyone who attended and for your support for public media. Continue »
2019 Cooking Demo
Thank you to everyone who attended the Cooking Demo hosted by Chef Diane Kochilas! We hope you enjoyed the experience and had a good time! Continue »
Let’s Go Luna! Event Highlights
Thanks for joining us for the Let's Go Luna! Screening Event! We hope you enjoyed learning about all the different cultures around the world! Continue »
Eventapalooza 2018
Did you solve the mystery? Did you find Cat? Thanks for joining us at Eventapalooza! We hope you had a lot of fun with the whole family! Click continue to view photos from the event. Continue »
The Cat in the Hat at Altoona Curve
Hope you had great fun meeting the Cat in the Hat at Altoona Curve on August 4, 2018! Find photos from the event on flickr! To be notified of all WPSU events, character appearances, and news subscribe to WPSU Connect. Continue »
Bubbles Visits Schlow Centre Region Library
Bubbles visited Schlow Centre Region Library to meet with the community on Friday, July 27. Thanks to everyone who came to visit! Continue »
Bubbles visits East Penns Valley Library
WPSU and Bubbles visited East Penns Valley Library on Thursday, July 26. Thanks for having us! And thanks to everyone who came down to meet with Bubbles. Continue »
Katerina Kittycat Visits People’s Choice Festival
Thanks for visiting Katerina Kittycat at the WPSU tent! We hope you enjoyed all the activities and imagination stations! Continue »
Nature Cat Visits Huntingdon Library
WPSU and Nature Cat visited Huntingdon County Library Saturday, June 30. Thanks for having us! And thanks to everyone who came down to meet with Nature Cat. Continue »
Nature Cat at the State Theatre
Thanks to everyone who visited Nature Cat during the PBS KIDS Summer of Adventure screening at the State Theatre! Join WPSU for more screenings end of July. Continue »
WPSU Kids Day at DelGrosso’s Highlights
WPSU Penn State and Daniel Tiger had a great day visiting with guests at DelGrossos’s Park on Saturday, July 23. View photos from the event. Continue »
Daniel Tiger at Altoona Curve
On Sunday, April 22, Daniel Tiger visited Altoona Curve to meet with the neighborhood! Visit our Flickr gallery to view photos from the event. Continue »
WPSU Tour with OLLI from Penn State
On Wednesday, April 4 2018, OLLI from Penn State visited WPSU for a tour. Thanks OLLI, for making the time to engage with us! Continue »
Science-U @Home at Mount Nittany Middle School
On Wednesday, March 28 2018, WPSU and Penn State Science came together to exhibit the lemon battery experiment as seen on science-u.org! Thanks to everyone who came to visit. Continue »
Mister Rogers’ 50th Anniversary with Mr. McFeely
On Saturday, March 24 2018, WPSU partnered with the American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte to celebrate Mister Rogers’ 50th Anniversary with a stamp release dedication with Mr. McFeely! We had visitors come from out of state to celebrate with us. Continue »
2018 Connoisseur’s Dinner and Auction Highlights
This year we had Nick Stellino as our host chef for our Carnevale de Venezia themed dinner! Thanks again to everyone who attended and for your support for public media. Continue »
2018 Cooking Demo
Thank you to everyone who attended the Cooking Demo hosted by Chef Nick Stellino! We hope you enjoyed the experience and had a good time! Continue »
2018 Cooking Class
We hope everyone enjoyed the Cooking Class with Chef Grace Pilato this year! Thank you for your kind support. Continue »
Super Why! at Bryce Jordan Center
Super Why! and WPSU visited Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, January 27, during the Penn State’s Men’s Basketball game. We had a lot of fun! Continue »
Super Why! at Altoona Area Public Library
Super Why! and WPSU visited Altoona Area Public Library on Friday, January 26! Thank you to everyone who came down to visit! Continue »
“Pennsylvania Folklore: Woven Together” Screening at The State Theatre
WPSU hosted a screening of "Pennsylvania Folklore: Woven Together" at The State Theatre on Tuesday, December 19. Slovenian bobbin lacemaker, Alexandria Marguccio showcased some of her beautiful work and talked to the public about her passion for the art. Continue »
The Traveling Wall at Penn State: Retrospective
On October 4, 2017, WPSU brought The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall–an 80% replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.–to Centre County, Pennsylvania. Continue »
Eventapalooza 2017 Highlights
More than 900 people visited WPSU studios for our annual open house event on October 22, 2017. Click here to view photos from the event. Continue »
The Vietnam War Traveling Tribute Wall Closing Ceremony
Watch the Closing Ceremony of the Vietnam War Traveling Tribute Wall in Innovation Park, Penn State. Continue »
The Vietnam War Traveling Tribute Wall Opening Ceremony
Watch the Opening Ceremony of the Vietnam War Traveling Tribute Wall in Innovation Park, Penn State. Continue »
Rockhill Trolley Museum Visit Highlights
WPSU and Daniel Tiger visited Rockhill Trolley Museum again this year! Daniel had lots of fun with everyone who visited! Visit our Flickr page to view photos from the event. Continue »
WPSU Kids’ Day at Delgrosso’s Park
WPSU and Ready Jet Go had some out-of-this-world fun on Saturday, June 16, 2017 for WPSU Kids’ Day at DelGrosso’s Park. Visit our Flickr page to view photos from the event. Continue »
