| Date/Time |
City/PBS Station |
Event |
Location |
Contact info/Web site |
April 18 10-2 | San Antonio, TX KLRN | Part of "Kids Day in the Park" event. Activities will include appearances and photo opportunities with Maya and Miguel, craft activities, story time and games, Library card sign-up, and Leer da Poder materials. | San Pedro Park, San Antonio | Maricella Borroel 210-270-9000 http://klrn.org |
April 18 Noon – 10 p.m. | West Palm Beach, FL WXEL | Fiesta Latina This family event celebrates the diverse heritage of Hispanics from many backgrounds. It connects all people of all heritages through music, food, education, and entertainment. The LOVE of Reading Exhibit - is an area devoted to educating our community about the importance of reading. | American-German Club 5111 Lantana Rd. Lake Worth, FL | Kelly Rowland 561-789-3513 Kelly_sbidea@yahoo.com |
April 18 10-2 | Wilson, NC UNC-TV | "Kids on the Lawn" Celebrate the Week of The Young Child with airbrush face painting, Jelly Bean the Clown’s balloon tricks and magic show, free giveaways, and food. There will also be guest star appearances from Maya & Miguel and Clifford The Big Red Dog, along with other local celebrities. | Wilson County Public Library 249 W. Nash St. Wilson, NC | Mary J. Artis 252-206-4235 |
April 25 10-2 | Austin, TX KLRU | Día de los Niños /Día de los Libros This event will include performances by children’s dance and musical groups, hands-on educational activities, free books, snacks, and the opportunity to meet Maya and Miguel and Clifford the Big Red Dog. | St. John’s Community Center 7500 Blessing Ave., Austin, TX | Elva Garza 512-462-1033 Elva.garza@ci.austin.tx.us http://main.org/ninos |
April 26 noon-4 | Denver, CO KRMA Rocky Mountain PBS | El Día de los Niños Festivities for the whole family include a visit from Maya and Miguel, folk dancers, singers, and food. | The Denver Public Library, Denver Art Museum, Colorado Historical Museum, and the Byers-Evans House. 13th St between Lincoln Ave and Bannock St. | Carol Edwards Denver Public Library 720-865-1307 cedwards@denverlibrary.org |
April 26, 10-3 | Indianapolis, IN WFYI | Celebrate El Día de los Niños/Children's Day with this free day at The Children's Museum. Event includes a visit from Maya and Miguel. | The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, Indiana | Jamie Harding jamieh@childrensmuseum.org 317-704-3521 http://www.childrensmuseum .org/ calendar/index.htm |
April 30 9-1 | Phoenix, AZ KAET-TV | Event includes a visit from Maya and Miguel. Part of the "El Día de los Niños Festival" celebration. | Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Street, Phoenix, AZ | Carmela Ramirez Carmela.ramirez@phoenix.gov 602-261-8055 |
May 1 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. | Milwaukee MPTV | El Día de los Niños/Children's Day Activities: Visit with Maya & Miguel, join in making a mural, create your own Milagros, decorate your crown, enjoy a story, (other fun activities), and a take-home bag for each participating child. Free event for children ages 4-8. Reservations are required. | Milwaukee Public Television 1036 N. 8th. Street Milwaukee, WI | Call 414-297-7514 to reserve for one of the following sessions: Morning: 10-11 a.m. Afternoon: 1-2 p.m. Note: Due to limited space, a school requesting reservations will be limited to bringing no more than 30 children to the event. For more info, contact: Darlyne Haertelin 414-297-7518 haertled@matc.edu |
May 2 11-3 | Chandler, AZ KAET-TV | This event includes free health screenings, cooking demos and healthy living information, and entertainment. The Library will offer tours, crafts, robotics demos, Maya & Miguel, and much more! There will also be drawings on the hour for a variety of prizes including bikes, toys, and grocery store gift certificates. | Downtown Library Courtyard, 100 E. Commonwealth | Deidre Mears 480-782-2788 Deidre.Mears@chandleraz.gov |
May 2 Noon - 4 | Charleston, IL WEIU | Part of "A Festival of the Arts" event. Activities include a meet and greet with Maya and Miguel, giveaway bags, face painting, and other crafts. | Eastern Illinois University (Campus Quad) 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL | Jeni Huckstep 217-581-7912 jlhuckstep@eiu.edu Website: www.weiu.net |
May 2 Noon-2 | Pittsburgh, PA WQED | Cinco de Mayo and El Día de los Niños Celebration for Children Activities will include a meet and greet with Maya & Miguel, activity tables with "Create-a-Book," "Masks," and "Crown" activities, fun giveaways, and more. | The PBS Kids Backyard play-area at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills in Tarentum, PA | Maria Pisano 412-622-1459 mpisano@wqed.org |