Be My Neighbor Day is Saturday, August 1,
from 10am to 2pm at Lapwai High School

Be My Neighbor Day is a family-friendly event promoting early childhood education, health, safety, and values highlighted on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Children and parents alike will learn the importance of community-focused kindness and sharing by giving back to the community in which we live. 
 

Enjoy games, hands-on activities, and booths from our partners, and don't forget to gather the whole family together for pictures taken with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, the stars of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

Families will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun, hands-on activities throughout the event, including:

• A sensory bin/table
• Story times throughout the day
• Plinko!
• Hands-on crafts such as:
  • Daniel Tiger/Katerina Kittycat mask making
  • Creating oobleck/slime
  • Crafting paper butterflies
  • Button making
  • Painting
• Science, technology, engineering, math, health, and literary activities such as:
  • Nimiipuu language learning
  • Healthy food plate development
  • Block play
  • Medimon video game play
  • Water filtration
     

Additionally, in honor of Fred Rogers and his quest to find the helpers, we will be including a community project at Be My Neighbor Day. Families will be encouraged to put together backpacks with everyday necessities for their neighbors in need.

Meet & Greet with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat!
 

• 10am - 11am: Photo + Visits with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat
• 11am - 11:20am: Storytime!
• 11:30am - 12:30pm: Photo + Visits with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat
• 12:30pm - 12:50pm: Storytime!
• 1pm - 2pm: Final appearance of Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat

What is Be My Neighbor Day? 

By My Neighbor Day is a community event organized by local PBS stations, inspired by the values of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. These free, family-friendly events encourage kindness, community building, and learning about being a caring neighbor through activities such as meeting PBS KIDS characters, interacting with community helpers, and participating in service-oriented projects.  

When and where is Be My Neighbor Day?

For 2026, Be My Neighbor Day will be held in Lapwai, Idaho, on August 1 from 10am to 2pm at the Lapwai High School Gymnasium (500 Willow Avenue).

Who is Be My Neighbor Day for? 

This event is geared toward families and community members, especially for kids in early childhood (ages 2-8).

Is this event free? Do I need to register to attend?

This event is free and open to the public, no registration required! 

How do I opt out of my children being photographed/videotaped? 

Please visit the IdahoPTV booth for a special wristband that lets our team know who not to film. 

How will event photos be used? 

Photos and footage of the event may be used in promotion of future Be My Neighbor Day events, or general IdahoPTV events on broadcast and our social media channels. 

Where can I park? 

Street parking or any available high school parking lots. Please see the map above.

Are service animals permitted? 

Yes, recognized service animals are permitted. 

Is the venue accessible for wheelchairs and strollers? 

Absolutely! 

What activities will be available? 

Each organization's booth will have their own activity or craft, in addition to a meet and greet with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat. See the full list of activities above!

Can I bring my own food and drink?

Yes, but all food must be eaten outside of the gym, per venue rules. 

Which community organizations are participating? 

This year we will have 20 organizations at the event including: 

• Clearwater Regional Early Learning Collaborative
• Disability Action Center NW
• Dworshak State Park (Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation)
• Fostering Idaho
• IDAEYC
• Idaho Food Bank
• Idaho STARS Child Care Resource Center
• Idaho STEM Ecosystem
• Idaho Workforce Development Council
• Nez Perce TERO/TYAP Program
• Nez Perce Tribe Air Quality Program
• Nez Perce Tribe Biocontrol Department
• Nez Perce Tribe Child Support Program
• Public Health - Idaho North Central District
• University of Idaho (Medimon Developers)
• University of Idaho 4-H
• University of Idaho College of Engineering
• University of Idaho Extension - Nez Perce Tribe Reservation
• Upriver Youth Leadership Council 
• Willow Center for Children's Grief
   

Click to view a round up of the organizations and links to their websites HERE.

How can I learn more about upcoming IdahoPTV education events? 

A great way to stay in the know about upcoming education events from IdahoPTV is to sign up for our Education eNewsletter. 

How can I get Be My Neighbor Day to come to our town? 

Please contact our education team for more information. 

Where can I find a restroom? 

There will be signs posted around the gymnasium directing folks to the bathrooms, but you can always ask one of our friendly team members at the IdahoPTV booth. 

What safety measures are in place? 

There will be Nez Perce tribal police presence at the event.

Will there be a first aid booth on-site?

There will be first aid kits and basic supplies, such as band-aids and ice packs.

Will the event happen if it rains? 

Yes! This year's event will be held in the Lapwai High School gymnasium, so rain or shine, the event will go on.

Have additional questions? Contact our Education team HERE.

Stay in the know about IdahoPTV Education events in your communities by signing up for our Monthly Newsletter.

We know that not everyone will be able to attend in person, but that won't stop the festivities! With these resources from PBS KIDS, you and your family can still connect and take part in the spirit of Be My Neighbor Day from home, school, or wherever your day takes you. How do you celebrate neighborly kindness?

Resources for Parents & Caregivers 

Visit PBS.org/Parents/shows/daniel to find hands-on activities, recipes, and games inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Families can explore activities like a Gratitude Jar or Daniel Tiger Puppets, try recipes like Mom Tiger’s Strawberry Banana Ice Pops, and play parent-approved educational games like “Neighbor Day.”
 

A big part of Be My Neighbor Day is finding simple ways to give back to the neighborhoods we live in. Here are a few child-friendly ways to celebrate kindness and community from home:

Create kindness from home: Make thank-you cards, cheerful drawings, sidewalk chalk messages, or kindness rocks to brighten someone’s day.

Share with others: Choose gently used books, toys, or pantry items to donate to a local organization, food bank, or neighbor in need.

Care for your community: Pick up litter with a grown-up, plant flowers, leave a kind note for a neighbor, or check in on someone by phone or video.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or educator, these resources can help you share the message of Mister Rogers and Daniel Tiger with the next generation: kindness, caring, and being a good neighbor.

For Adults & Kids at Heart 

Take a moment to revisit the lessons of Mister Rogers by watching classic episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood YouTube Channel [HERE].

Have IdahoPTV Passport? You can stream Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like. Hosted by Michael Keaton, this special celebrates the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the pioneering children’s series that helped generations of children feel seen, valued, and understood. 

The program features memories and reflections from Michael Keaton, Judd Apatow, Joyce DiDonato, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Kratt, John Lithgow, Yo-Yo Ma, and Nicholas Ma. Please note: IdahoPTV Passport is a member benefit available to IdahoPTV donors. 

Additional PBS programming, including select episodes and clips, are available to stream for free on the PBS app.

Learn more about the PBS app HERE!

Have a story about celebrating neighborly kindness? 

Share with us how you spent Be My Neighbor Day at idahoptv.educate@idahoptv.org

In honor of Idaho Public Television’s 60th year in operation, IdahoPTV's Education team hosted the state’s first Be My Neighbor Day event in Rupert, Idaho, on Saturday, September 27, 2025 to an estimated 325 kids ages 2-8 and their families.

“Every person there made the kids feel welcomed and celebrated. It was a fun, engaging day filled with learning and friendship,” says Terri B., who brought her two grandchildren.

The event included an Idaho Public Television service project for the community, with attendees assembling 250 hygiene kits donated to the Magic Valley Humanitarian Center. The kits contain soap, a washcloth, shampoo, a comb, tissue, and toothpaste, plus toothbrushes donated by Delta Dental.

Throughout the day, families lined up to meet and take pictures with characters Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat from the popular PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

“We had so much fun and my 3-year-old niece just loved meeting Daniel Tiger," says Steph R., a Rupert parent. “I hope you bring more events like this to our area.”

Local partners hosted their own science, math, and art activity booths in Historic Rupert Square, including DeMary Memorial Library, Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, Idaho STEM Ecosystem, Rupert Boys and Girls Club, United Way of South Central Idaho, Minidoka Memorial Hospital, SPARK Afterschool, Burley Public Library, Herrett Center for Arts and Science, Minidoka National Historic Site, and Idaho National Laboratory.

2025 Neighbor Day Impact

• 12 community partners--non-profit organizations and businesses
• 325+ visitors
• 250 hygiene kits created and delivered to the Magic Valley Humanitarian Center.

Be My Neighbor Day is made possible with funding from Fred Rogers Productions.