"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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