Latrobe Welcomes Visitors to its 6th Annual Mister Rogers Family Days Event
Beginning Monday, June 6th and running through Saturday, June 11th, Latrobe welcomes visitors and guests of all ages for the 6th annual Mister Rogers Family Days event throughout the downtown area with free parking all week.
Returning this year as a week-long event, Mister Rogers Family Days offers a variety of both new and familiar, fun-filled, family-friendly activities and entertainment celebrating the life and legacy of Fred Rogers.
The event kicks off with a variety of week-long activities including a Daniel Tiger Storybook Walk and Mister Rogers Quotation Quest with participating Latrobe merchants and organizations, a Selfie Garden located in downtown’s James H. Rogers Park with the statue of Mister Rogers and in the Parklet at Main and Ligonier St., Fred Rogers exhibits at Latrobe Art Center and the Latrobe Area Historical Society, and an assortment of sidewalk fun throughout the downtown area. In addition, unique, single-day activities include Latrobe Farmers’ market and outdoor story time at Legion Keener Park on Tuesday, June 7th; downtown Latrobe’s monthly Shop Hop Night on Wednesday, June 8thfeaturing live entertainment by Derek Woods; Donkey Hodie crafts at Latrobe Art Center and a children’s book giveaway at the GLLV Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on Thursday, June 9th; and a special showing of the award-winning film “Saving Amelia” at WCCC-Latrobe on Friday evening, June 10th.
The event’s big finale occurs on Saturday, June 11th with an assortment of family fun including the long awaited return of Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, a visit by the Neighborhood Trolley, a downtown Latrobe scavenger hunt, a collectors’ car show, family magic shows at Adams Memorial Library, pony rides, hay rides, barrel train rides, face painters, an inflatable obstacle course, food vendors, live entertainment, and more.
“We are so excited for this year’s Mister Rogers Family Days and are looking forward to celebrating the life and legacy of Latrobe’s favorite neighbor during this special week,” says Latrobe Art Center’s Executive Director Michael Tusay. “Merging last year’s week-long format with previous years’ activities and traditions, this year’s event is sure to be bigger and better than ever!”
Pre-registration is required for the event’s free story time activity on Tuesday as well as Friday’s free movie night and Saturday’s family magic shows. Participants can pre-register for activities and view the full schedule of events online by visiting the event’s new website at misterrogersfamilyday.org or by calling the Latrobe Art Center at 724.537.7011 during regular operating hours. Event resources including printable activity worksheets and city maps can also be found by visiting misterrogersfamilyday.org or the Mister Rogers Family Day’s Facebook page.
Mister Rogers Family Days is made possible by the efforts of the following partnering businesses and organizations: Adams Memorial Library, American Red Cross, Blended & Brewed, Blue Sky Sign Co., Carmines Pizza & Pasta, City of Latrobe, Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, Eclectique, EWCTC, GLLV Chamber of Commerce, Graydog Comics & Toys, Greater Latrobe Parks & Recreation, Greater Latrobe Senior High School, Green Goddess, Headspace Media, Latrobe Area Historical Society, Latrobe Art Center, Latrobe Farmers' Market, Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, Mangata Massage & Holistic Practices, Rachelle's 15650, Ricolita's Café, Rose Style Shoppe, Scotty G's Pizzeria, Terri's Gourmet Sweet Treats, The Medicine Shoppe, The Paper Heart Social Goods & Event Studios, The Tears Foundation, WCCC-Latrobe, WQED, and 512 Coffee & Ice Cream.