KPBS Kids Events are back! Visit San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum to meet Curious George, Daniel Tiger, Peg + Cat, and other special guests as we explore the world around us through science, math, and literacy.
The KPBS Kids Event series consists of special storytimes, a visit by a costumed character and/or interactive presentation, and hands-on activities that connect to a KPBS Kids program educational theme.
Hands-on activity seating is first-come, first-served. As events tend to fill up quickly, please arrive early to secure your spot.
Costume characters are selected for specific events given availability. Access to the meet-and-greet portion of the event may be restricted based on attendance.
Price of KPBS Kids Events is included in Museum admission. For Museum admission pricing, please visit our Admission & Pricing page.
*Note: Costume character meet-and-greets are subject to availability*
2022 Event Schedule
January 15- Curious George
February 27- World Thinking Day
March 2- Hats Off To Reading Day
April 8- Super Why
May 13- Peg + Cat
June 11- Daniel Tiger*
June 12- Daniel Tiger*
August 19- Ready Jet Go
September 16- Dino Train
*This is a ticketed event. Pre-registration is required.
Meet the Characters:
- Daniel Tiger
- Educational Theme: Social Emotional Development
- It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood to visit Daniel Tiger! Get ready to sing, dance and practice your social skills through a costume character meet-and-greet, storytime, and special interactive activities.
- World Thinking Day
- Educational Theme: People & Cultures
- Explore different world cultures through performances and activities throughout the Museum, in partnership with Girl Scouts of San Diego.
- Hats Off to Reading Day
- Educational Theme: Literacy
- Celebrate Hats Off to Reading Day at the Museum with a visit by a costume character, a special storytime, book giveaways, and special activities throughout the Museum.
- Curious George
- Educational Theme: Garden
- Practice your green thumb with Curious George and The Man With The Yellow Hat. Learn about where food comes from through storytimes and hands-on activities.
- Cat in the Hat
- Educational Theme: Arts & Crafts
- Explore your creative side with Cat in the Hat! Get ready to paint and use your imagination with art activities and a special storytime.
- Nature Cat
- Educational Theme: Garden
- It's time for outdoor adventure with Nature Cat! We'll explore the natural world with craft activities and a special storytime.
- Dino Train
- Educational Theme: Science
- Take a trip back in time. Discover the age of the dinosaurs and the amazing creatures who lived with them through storytimes and hands-on activities.
- Peg + Cat
- Educational Theme: Math
- Visit Peg + Cat at the Museum and become a problem solver through teamwork and math. Enjoy a costume character meet-and-greet, storytimes, art activities, and hands-on activities.
This project is a partnership between KPBS and the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.
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