Events

June

Jun
1
Monday, Jun 1 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Fred Rogers Institute Open House: A Mister Rogers Family Days Event

Fred M. Rogers Center Building, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650
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.
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Jun
3
Wednesday, Jun 3 2026 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sounds of the Neighborhood

Fred M. Rogers Center Building, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd, Latrobe, PA 15650
We are excited to welcome you to the Fred Rogers Institute for a free evening of piano music honoring the legacy of Fred and Joanne Rogers. Enjoy delightful performances on their own pianos by Gloria Cook and Cynthia Lawing, accomplished pianists from Fred and Joanne's alma mater, Rollins College.
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July

Jul
8
Wednesday, Jul 8 2026 - Thursday, Jul 9 2026

The Work of Fred Rogers: A Cross-Context Conference on Fred's Legacy in Action Today

Fred M. Rogers Center Building, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650
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.
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Jul
16
Thursday, Jul 16 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Symposium Series: AI in the Early Years: Centering Connection and Care in a New Age

Zoom
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.
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Visit the Fred Rogers Exhibit

Located at our office at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, the Exhibit displays special memorabilia and history about Fred’s life and work. 

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