Be My Neighbor Day 2026

March 20, 2026

Celebrate the Month of the Military Child with KPBS

KPBS is excited to host the fourth annual Be My Neighbor Day, a free outdoor event for young children and families. This free event will take place on Saturday, April 18th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KPBS on the San Diego State University Campus! Open to military connected and civilian families.  RSVP is required. 

RSVP HERE

This year, we’re celebrating service and what it means to be a community helper, just like Daniel Tiger! Join us to learn how even a small act of service can bring a lot of joy and make a very big difference. 

At Be My Neighbor Day, you can:

• Purple Up and celebrate the Month of the Military Child with our community neighbors who lead efforts to serve others each and every day.
• Enjoy hands-on activities and crafts for the whole family! Pay it forward, one small act of kindness at a time.
• Visit the GI Film Festival San Diego Military Family Pavilion, featuring resource booths and fun activities designed to build a sense of community and belonging for local military families.
• Enjoy story times, live music, and entertainment.
• And of course, visit with PBS KIDS’ beloved friends, Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat! 

All attendees will receive a KPBS KIDS giveaway, as well as resources on how to serve as a community helper and caring neighbor.

Be My Neighbor Day is supported by PNC Grow Up Great®, Fred Rogers Productions, the Frieda Berlinski Foundation and KPBS.

Many thanks to our community supporters and partners: America’s Finest Charter School, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, Bright Event Rentals, Children First Collective San Diego, First 5 San Diego, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, The Super Dentists, YMCA Childcare Resource Service, Armed Services YMCA San Diego, Blue Star Families, Canine Companions, Children’s Museum of Discovery, City of San Diego Parks and Recreation, Hands On San Diego, I Love A Clean San Diego, MAAC Community Charter School, Operation Homefront, Resounding Joy, San Diego County Library, San Diego Family Magazine, San Diego Humane Society, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego Public Library, San Diego Youth Services, SAY San Diego Military Family Resource Center, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD, TELEMYND, Words Alive, Wounded Warrior Project and other military related support organizations.