Events

Join us for a conversation with Marie Beam, CEO of the Discovery Museum in Acton, MA, and early childhood educator Jana Boddy, to talk about risky play in homes and learning spaces, what Fred Rogers said about play that involves some risk, and how adults can manage our own discomfort so children can benefit.

Join the Fred Rogers Institute and Dr. Dana Suskind, author of the upcoming book "Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity, & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI" for a conversation about centering human connection and relationships as we rapidly enter into the AI era.

Join us at the Fred Rogers Institute for a day full of family-friendly fun and meaningful memories! Enjoy hands-on activities like puppet making, explore the Fred Rogers Institute Exhibit, and treat yourself to one of Latrobe's famous banana splits. This event is free and all are welcome. No registration is required.

In the summer of 2026, the Fred Rogers Institute is pleased to convene its fourth annual Work of Fred Rogers Conference. This conference will be practice-focused and practice-informed. This year's conference will feature exciting new sessions from educators and other child-serving professionals.