Austin PBS has a new home, and the entire community is invited to check out their space at a family-friendly daytime open house! The new Austin PBS headquarters, known as the Austin Media Center, is located on the Austin Community College Highland Campus. This unique space will serve as a creative hub for Central Texans. It features state-of-the-art studios and a soundstage that will house live broadcasts, film screenings and community forums inspired by PBS content.

Mark your calendars for a great lineup of entertainment on Community Day — the Austin Media Center’s Grand Opening on August 27 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.! Here’s just a snapshot of the family fun that awaits:

— PBS Kids Character Meet and Greet & Be My Neighbor Postcard Station
Your kiddos can snap a picture with PBS Kids characters Daniel Tiger, Katerina Kittycat, Princess Presto, Nature Cat and Buddy the Dinosaur. Between character appearances, sit down to decorate and send cards to friends and family at the Be My Neighbor Day Postcard Station powered by PNC Grow up Great®. (Character meet & greets are on a first come, first serve basis.)

  • Daniel Tiger, 10:30 a.m.
  • Katerina Kittycat, 12 p.m.
  • Princess Presto, 1:30 p.m.
  • Nature Cat, 3 p.m.
  • Buddy the Dinosaur, 4 p.m.

— Storytime Sessions
Enjoy five family-friendly storytime readings led by local authors, musicians, and celebrities:

  • Buddy the Dinosaur, 11 a.m.
    Book: Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug by Jonathan Stutzman; Reader: Host of The Daytripper, Chet Garner
  • Princess Presto, 12 p.m.
    Book: Diary Of An Ice Princess: The Big Freeze by Christina Soontornvat; Reader: Author, Christina Soontornvat
  • Nature Cat, 2 p.m.
    Book: Donde las maravillas crecen by Xelena Gonzalez; Reader: Austin PBS CEO, Luis Patiño
  • Katerina Kittycat, 3 p.m.
    Book: Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady; Reader: Musician, Riders Against the Storm, Chaka
  • Daniel Tiger, 4 p.m.
    Book: Everybody in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter; Reader: Author, Anne Wynter

— Pfluger Keller Community Soundstage
Be part of the first ever audience at the new Pfluger Keller Community Soundstage. Experience an interview with Evan Smith at 10:30 a.m., join an exciting storytime with the LBJ Library and Daniel Tiger at 3 p.m., and a Broadway musical performance from Zilker Theatre Productions at 4:30 p.m..

— Hands-on activities all day
Join our Do512 Family team with the LBJ Library at a puppet-making station, visit the set of Central Texas Gardner to build your own wildflower packet, experience green-screen technology, step inside a real soundbooth, enjoy family-friendly movement on the Austin Kiddie Limits Family Lawn, and more.

— Live music on the outdoor stage
Outside of the Austin Media Center, you can expect street party vibes, as they close down Wilhelmina Delco Drive for live music and food trucks. Don’t miss live performances by:

  • DJ Chorizo Funk, 11:30 a.m.
  • School of Rock, 2 p.m.
  • Special Guest, 3 p.m.
  • Briscoe, 4 p.m.
  • Darkbird, 5 p.m.

Keep up with more programming information to come at austinpbs.org/austinmediacenter.