WPSU and Centre Region Parks and Recreation are teaming up to bring you family Movies in the Park! Bring your blanket, chairs and snacks to Tudek Park in State College to watch Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Daniel Visits a New Neighborhood! Continue »
Friday, September 13 at Dusk (~7:30 p.m.)
Join us for a screening of the WPSU original documentary "Speaking Grief" followed by a panel discussion hosted by the creator of "Speaking Grief" and "Learning Grief," Lindsey Whissel Fenton. Continue »
Wednesday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m.
Join us at the State Theatre on Sunday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. for Pinkalicious & Peterrific: A Pinkerton Family Vacation. This event is free but registration is appreciated. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. Continue »
Sunday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m.
The WPSU Education Ambassador cohort is an exciting opportunity to join educators across the region through enriching professional development, peer-to-peer connection, and ongoing support from your local PBS and NPR public media station. Apply by September 13. Continue »
Thursday, October 10, from 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a screening of LEONARDO DA VINCI, the latest documentary film from Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about the importance of arts education and include art demonstrations. Continue »
Thursday, November 7, at 5:30 p.m.
With support from Weis Markets, WPSU will host a series of screenings on a series of diverse topics. Each screening will be followed by a panel discussion with experts in the field. A complimentary reception will follow each screening. Continue »
Hosts Matt and Dustin of Local Historia take viewers on adventures through Pennsylvania history. Continue »
Ma’aM performs a mix of country and rock & roll they call “country junk.” Continue »
Tuesday May 28 is World Hunger Day and WPSU will be hosting a FREE screening of the film The Hungriest State. The 4-part film series examines food insecurity in Mississippi, highlighting different perceptions, causes, impacts, and solutions to one of the critical issues facing the Magnolia State. Continue »
Tuesday, May 28, from 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Community Response This book made me think about what it would mean to go back to my childhood home and community- a place so changed that it is almost unrecognizable to me now. And I think about how much I have changed since I last spent time in that neighborhood as well. I imagine my […] Continue »
Thank you to every student who submitted their poem for the 2024 Poetry Writing Contest. Hear the winners read their poems. Continue »
Explore science content created by WPSU and PBS to discover more about the world around you! There are resources for all ages covering topics of life science, physical science, earth and space science, environmental literacy and sustainability, technology and engineering, and career connections. Continue »
Blast off with WPSU as you explore videos, activities, and resources that spark discovery and curiosity. Resources include videos from our Space Day event featuring interviews with experts in the aeronautics field. Additional activities will engage your students and provide fun for the whole family as you discover more about space, including star gazing and […] Continue »
Parent Tips What to Expect of an Eclipse WXXI How to Watch the Solar Eclipse With Your Kids PBS Kids Solar Eclipse Tips WXXI Ready Jet Go! Tips WXXI Ready Jet Go! Resources WXXI Video Resources How to Safely View an Eclipse (Pinhole Viewer) Ohio Learns 360 What is a Total Lunar Eclipse? Ready Jet […] Continue »
What is a Solar Eclipse? What is a Solar Eclipse? Ready Jet Go! Solar Eclipses NASA Planetary Sciences Total Solar Eclipse Animation NOVA The Eclipse Nature Cat The Sun: Solar Eclipse Science Trek Observe Shadows with a Solar System Mobile Ready Jet Go! How Can You View a Solar Eclipse? Viewing the Eclipse Ready Jet […] Continue »
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, April 6, from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
WPSU’s fall PBS KIDS event is back! Make plans to attend Eventapalooza on Saturday, October 21, at the Outreach Building in Innovation Park, State College. This free indoor and outdoor family event will offer make and take crafts and games for kids ages 3 through 10. Pick up free take-home bags and capture photos of your kids posing with PBS KIDS standees. Continue »
Saturday, October 21, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Share your poetry with WPSU for our first-ever Poetry Writing Contest! We are excited to read poetry from students across Central PA in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Continue »
You are cordially invited to the inaugural gathering of the Patrick Smith Circle of the WPSU Keystone Society. Please join us on Wednesday, November 16 for breakfast and a presentation by WPSU leadership. Continue »
In each episode, we ask scholars to reflect on ideas in their work in ways that expand and enrich questions of current concern. Continue »
Tina Williams Brewer talks bout the inspiration and design of her quilt “Say It With Iron.” Continue »
Tina Williams Brewer talks about the inspiration and design of her quilt “Divine Plan.” Continue »
Learn a little more about the amazing artists featured in the film. Continue »
Find a great museum, folk festival, or other folk art organization in your area. Continue »
Satchel Mantz shows you how to make your own strawberry jelly and peanut butter to create the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Continue »
Satchel demonstrates the proper way to Julienne cut an onion. Continue »
A stable cutting board is a safe cutting board. Continue »
Ribeye Steak with Vegetable Medley, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Brown Butter Purée Continue »
Satchel shows you how to take a rusty old cast iron pan and give it new life. Continue »
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Braised Lentils and Baked Multi-Color Carrots Continue »
Satchel demonstrates the best ways to chop and dice onions. Continue »
Watch our short training video for tips on story selection, camera settings, video composition, time logging, and more. Continue »
Brief sampling of the some of the best clips from the Our Town series. Continue »
Owner Jim Lipuma talks about the history of the Moonlite All American Drive-In Movie Theatre. Continue »
Theresa McConnell shares her father’s local art collection. Continue »
Karen Brantner talks about the Lincoln Highway and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor. Continue »
Cindy Carnesalli talks about the mural painted on the VFW building in downtown Johnsonburg. Continue »
Cole Cullen shares stories of mountain biking in Cooper’s Gap new Lewistown. Continue »
Jeff Hughes gives us a bird’s eye view of Lewistown using a drone. Continue »
Catherine Smith talks about Chicory Lane Farm near Spring Mills. Continue »
Volunteer Tim Stecko talks about the Millheim Pool and Soldier’s and Sailor’s Memorial Park. Continue »
Lynn Farber talks about the S W Smith Memorial Library. Continue »
Michael Alfieri shares the history of the Smethport Bucktails. Continue »
Owner Judy Pletcher tells the history of Rockwood Mill Shoppes and Opera House. Continue »
John Beard talks about business and industry in Warren. Continue »
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