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:
- Creating hygiene kits for in-need families in North Idaho communities
- 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:
- Nimiipuut language learning
- Healthy food plate development
- Block play
- Medimon video game play
- Water filtration
Meet & Greet with 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. Woof!
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.
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.
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.
Which community organizations are participating?
This year we have 16 (SO FAR) organizations at the event including:
- Clearwater Regional Early Learning Collaborative
- Disability Action Center NW
- Fostering Idaho
- 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?
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How can I get Be My Neighbor Day to come to our town?
Please contact our education team for more information.
Have additional questions? Contact our Education team HERE.
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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.