Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day

Daniel Tiger
Hello everyone,

Please join Daniel Tiger, Katerina Kittycat and KERA for a very special Be My Neighbor Day!

Saturday, October 13, from 10am – 1pm

Dallas Heritage Village
1515 S. Harwood St.
Dallas, TX 75215
(Map)

Admission is FREE — donations accepted, including new or gently used shoes as part of our Mister Rogers Neighborhood Shoe Drive, for donation to Soles4Souls. View the full list of donation items accepted.

» Children and parents alike will learn the importance of community-focused kindness and sharing by taking part in a variety of service projects benefiting local nonprofits.

» Families will also be able to explore Dallas Heritage Village, enjoy a performance by the Laughter League, participate in hands-on activities in the KERA Kids Zone, meet new friends and take photos with Daniel and Katerina!

COSTUME CHARACTER APPEARANCES

• Katerina Kittycat – 10am, 11am & 12pm
• Daniel Tiger – 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm

Watch Daniel Tiger in Many Ways to be a Good Neighbor:


» We will also be collecting items for our North Texas neighbors and families around the world who need it the most. Check below for a full list of donation items needed. All of the items collected at the Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day event will be donated to families in need across North Texas.

We thank you for being a caring neighbor! Can’t wait to see you at the event.

SERVICE PROJECTS

• Creating get well cards for pediatric patients in the hospital
• Assembling toiletry and craft kits for North Texas neighbors

DONATIONS

Be My Neighbor Day is free and open to all. However, families are encouraged to bring the following items to donate:

• New and gently used shoes for children and adults (more information below)
• Gloves
• Scarves
• Hats
• Socks

 

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Shoe Drive

Daniel Tiger and Mister Rogers have a lot in common. So as part of our yearlong 50th anniversary celebration of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and our upcoming Daniel Tiger Be My Neighbor Day, we’re collecting your new and gently-worn children’s, men’s and women’s shoes and donating them to Soles4Souls. We’ll also take new socks!

Bring the shoes and socks to be donated to the Be My Neighbor Day on October 13 at at Dallas Heritage Village.

Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world.

Learn more about the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood here.

SPONSOR/PARTNERS

Powered by PNC Grow Up Great in partnership with Dallas Heritage Village, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Oncor and Fred Rogers Productions:

 

BENEFICIARIES

Donations and proceeds from this event benefit:

• Vogel Alcove

• Family Gateway

• Soles4Souls

 

 

Questions? Contact KERA’s Community Engagement Department: 214-740-9335 or engage@kera.org.