WVPB To Host Second Be My Neighbor Day!

[CHARLESTON, WV] – West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is excited to announce the second Be My Neighbor Day! on Sept. 26, 2026 at City Center at Slack Plaza, Charleston, WV from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Be My Neighbor Day! is a free outdoor event that acts as a single welcoming space for families to gather and receive information and resources about a variety of services in the community. Building on the values and themes of PBS KIDS show, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, this event promotes being a caring neighbor. WVPB will be partnering with over twenty-five local organizations to bring the community together to support others and share resources for families and children.

Join WVPB for the opportunity to put being a caring neighbor into practice with community service, as we put together sensory care kits for Exceptional Possibilities of West Virginia. These kits will be distributed to children with disabilities across West Virginia. 

Some of our other activity highlights will include Children’s Yoga, a Reptile Show with Wildlife and Discovery Center of WV, and live music with Jeremy Short.

Activities for the day include:

• Meet & Greet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat
• Group activities for children
• Community Service
• Live music with Jeremy Short
• Reptile Show with Wildlife and Discovery Center of WV
• Children’s Yoga with ChildLaw Services Inc.
• Storytime
• Kindness rocks
• Exploration of community resources
• Cooking demonstration with Health Right
• Facepainting
• Kona Ice

Find more information about this event at wvpublic.org/bemyneighborday

About West Virginia Public Broadcasting:

The mission of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is to educate, inform, and inspire people by telling West Virginia’s story. WVPB is an indispensable resource for education, news and public affairs, emergency services and economic development. Learn more at wvpublic.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Amanda Rogers
Marketing Manager
304-556-4911
arogers@wvpublic.org