October 28, 2026, 7pm

German Genealogy: From U.S. Clues to German Research

Learn about the most promising sources for identifying your ancestor's German town of origin and how to find German church and civil records online.

October 22, 2026, 9am-6PM

Power of Age

Join MPT and Baltimore County Department of Aging at the Power of Age Expo with entertainment, resources, health screenings and exhibitors, and more. 

TuesDAY, OCTOer 13, 7pm

Christianity at a Crossroads Screening & Conversation

A preview of the upcoming documentary, Christianity at a Crossroads, and an interactive conversation with the filmmaker and individuals from the program.

October 12, 2026, 5:30PM

Crime and Punishment Screening & Discussion

Join regional leaders and MPT in learning from our past to envision a better future and understanding of what true justice can and should look like in America.

October 8, 2026, 2026 8PM-9PM

Beyond the Page with Rick Steves

Join Rick as he shares stories from his incredible career -- including his historic 1978 backpacking trip on the legendary Hippie Trail, a trek from Istanbul to Kathmandu. 

The American Revolution

MPT is hosting a myriad of screenings and engagement events tied to Ken Burns' latest series. 

bi-weekly, September 9 - October 21, 2026, 7-9pm

Genealogy Workshop - Finding Your Roots: Death is Only the Beginning

Join us for a beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop designed to help you find, analyze, and correlate the many records created before, during, and after death.

Saturday, August 1, 9am-3pm

Watch + Play Kids Day

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event at Maryland Public Television, celebrating America's Awesome Kids! Bring the entire family for a day of fun, crafts, and activities featuring some of your favorite PBS Kids programs.

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:30am - 4pm

Ride the Rails in Western Maryland

Enjoy a beautiful ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad including a chef-prepared lunch and a layover in Frostburg. Guests will also have an opportunity to chat with Robert Van Camp, creator and producer of the series Great Scenic Railway Journeys.

JANUARY - JUNE 2026

Indie Lens Pop-Up w/ MPT

Enjoy free screenings and activities tied to another line-up of poignant documentaries from independent filmmakers in the PBS system. Virtual and in-person events all season!

sunday, may 31, 2026, 10am - 3pm

JCC Block Party

Visit MPT's blue tent at the JCC Block Party - enjoy food and craft vendors, entertainment, and activities for the whole family!

friday, may 29, 2026, 7pm

Indie Lens Pop-Up w/ MPT: The Grocery List Show

Enjoy a FREE screening followed by a cooking demo with Rocco's Market & Deli in Hampstead, MD. Small bites will be served.

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grantchester Final Season Screening

Join us for an in person screening of Grantchester at the MPT studio! We will show the first episode of Grantchester's 11th and final season. Don't miss this sneak peek! 

Finding Your Roots Season 12 Activities

Discover how MPT is engaging communities around this phenomenal season of Finding Your Roots — and explore events happening near you.

May 1-8 

MPT Online Auction

On behalf of Maryland Public Television (MPT), the MPT Foundation, Inc.* holds an online fundraising auction each year to raise needed funds that support the programming, broadcasting, and community outreach activities of MPT. We partner with dozens of Maryland-based businesses, artists, and creatives who donate their merchandise or services for auction.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7pm

Virtual Screening and Discussion: Independent Lens: The Tallest Dwarf

Join us for a virtual screening + discussion of Independent Lens’ The Tallest Dwarf on Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm. This event will feature a community-driven conversation in partnership with Little People of America.

Saturday, April 25, 9am-3pm

Finding Your Roots: Semiquincentennial Storytelling

Join us at MPT for a special day-long, in-person workshop that bridges the gap between family archives and powerful storytelling.

March 1 - April 15, 2026

MPT Raffle

The MPT Foundation invites you to enter drawings to win multiple prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize. This year's raffle features a total of 55 prizes, some drawn as early bird prizes.

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7pm

Sneak Peek Screening of The Forsytes

The series chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian era stockbroking family, whose generations find themselves torn between tradition and self-sacrifice versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 7-9pm

Finding Your Roots: Irish Genealogy

Whether you've just discovered you have an Irish immigrant ancestor or are ready to research in Ireland, this two-hour genealogy session will provide lots of helpful guidance.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8pm

Virtual Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

Enjoy a virtual wine tasting experience with world traveler Rick Steves! Sip wine from the comfort of your living room while Rick and a sommelier share their knowledge and passion of European Wines.

bi-weekly January 20 - March 3, 2026, 7-9pm

Finding Your Roots: Military Ancestors

Join us for a beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop designed to help you research the military service of your ancestors.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7-9pm

Finding Your Roots: Eastern European Jewish Ancestors

The Maryland Genealogical Society and Maryland Public Television have partnered to offer a special two-hour webinar focused on Ashkenazic Jewish genealogical research.

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8am-2pm

MPT Flea Market & Bazaar

The MPT Flea Market & Bazaar is BACK! This event, located on the MPT campus, brings together more than 1,500 community members and dozens of vendors.

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:30pm

A Conversation with Jacques Pépin

Join us for a national, virtual event honoring chef and culinary personality, Jacques Pépin!  Plus, receive a copy of his latest cookbook.

Thursday, October 29, 2025 from 9am-6pm

Power of Age Expo

Visit MPT and the Maryland Center for Media Literacy and Education at the Power of Age Expo at the Timonium Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 29 from 9am-6pm.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 @ 6pm

Empower your Legacy: Estate Planning Made Simple

Join us for a free estate planning webinar featuring attorney Elsa W. Smith to take the first step towards creating your legacy and peace of mind.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 7 pm

An Evening with America's Test Kitchen with Hosts Julia Collin Davison & Bridget Lancaster

Join Julia and Bridget for an insider's look into how the Test Kitchen works - from recipe development to product and ingredient testing to the science behind cooking. 

October 4-5, 2025

Chesapeake Collectibles Season 13 Taping Weekend

We invite you to bring your unique, antique, and collectible treasures to the two-day Season 13 taping of Chesapeake Collectibles at MPT this October.

Saturday, October 4, 2025 9AM-11AM

Be My Neighbor Day!

Maryland Public Television (MPT), in partnership with PNC Bank and its early childhood education initiative, Grow Up Great, proudly presents Be My Neighbor Day - a joyful, family-focused celebration that brings kindness, learning, and community to life through the beloved PBS Kids character Daniel Tiger and friends. 

Bi-weekly, September 10 - October 22, 2025, 7-9pm

Finding Your Roots: Back to Basics

Join us for a four-part beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop designed to help strengthen your research skills.

Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10am-4pm

Caregiving Expo

August is National Wellness Month. Join us for a day of connection, education, and self-care at our Caregiving Expo.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025 AT 6PM

Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's

Join us at MPT for a screening, discussion, & community resource fair surrounding this new PBS documentary!

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 @ 6:30PM

Desserts & Destinations -- 2026 MPT Travel Club Preview

Join the MPT Travel Club and Boscov’s Travel for an informative and immersive presentation on the 2026 travel opportunities.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7pm

Virtual Preview Screening of Miss Austen

Join MPT for an exclusive first look at this new MASTERPIECE series! Based on Gill Hornby’s acclaimed third novel of the same name, Miss Austen centres on the lives and loves of Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra.

Genealogy Workshops - ICYMI

Want to learn more about your family history, but don't know where to start? You can now see all of our past Genealogy Workshops on demand. Click the link below to find a workshop that's right for you.

March - April 2025

Genealogy Workshop - Spring 2025 Series

Join MPT and MGS for another virtual four-part workshop series focusing on organizing your genealogical research.

various dates through June 2025

Indie Lens Pop-Up

Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together—virtually and in-person—for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Find out about this season's films and events.

March 1 - April 11, 2025

MPT Raffle

The MPT Foundation invites you to enter drawings to win multiple prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize. This year's raffle features a total of 55 prizes, some drawn as early bird prizes.

APRIL 9, 2025 AT 7PM

Sneak Preview Screening of Antiques Roadshow - Maryland Zoo, Hour 1

Join us to preview Hour 1 of Antiques Roadshow's visit to the Maryland Zoo and find Lewis M. Rutherford lunar photographs, a Patek Philippe & Tiffany pocket watch, and Lynne Drexler oil paintings.

Saturday, April 5, 10am-2pm

Watch + Play Kids Day: Carl the Collector

Join us at Maryland Public Television for a fun-filled day as we celebrate the newest PBS Kids show Carl the Collector!

Friday, March 28 at 7pm

WE WANT THE FUNK! Indie Lens Pop-up Screening & Concert

Join us at MPT in Owings Mills, MD for a FREE preview screening of WE WANT THE FUNK!, described as a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music. After the screening, enjoy a funky live performance from Joe Keyes & The Late Bloomer Band!

FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 19, 2025

America Made With Love - Interactive Adventure

Join the America Made with Love Goosechase, a unique scavenger hunt inspired by PBS’s Emmy Award-winning series. Complete exciting missions, earn points, and explore America’s rich culture for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

Wednesday, March 26 at 3:30pm

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 Screening + Discussion

Join Maryland Public Television at Coppin State University for a light reception, screening, and discussion of "American Coup: Wilmington 1898".

Thursday, March 20 at 12pm - VIRTUAL

Home Court: Indie Lens Pop-up Virtual Lunch & Learn

Join MPT for a free one-hour preview of this powerful film that is part of our Indie Lens Popup screening series. Bring your lunch and learn more about Ashley as she strives to become her own person and leave a legacy behind.

MARCH 10, 2025 AT 7PM

Empowering a Nation of Student Civic Leaders

Explore the critical role of civic education in today's society. Participants will watch parts of Citizen Nation and engage with expert panelists about how civic learning strengthens democracy.  

Tuesday, February, 11, 2025 at 8pm

Wine Tasting with Rick Steves

Join renowned world traveler Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine with our virtual Wine Tasting on Tuesday, February 11 from 8-10pm.

February 5, 2025 at 7pm 

African American Genealogy Workshop: Finding the Last Enslaver

The Maryland Genealogical Society and MPT have partnered to offer a two-hour virtual webinar on African-American genealogical research.

now through December 2024

American Masters: Renegades

Learn more about the program Renegades which showcases the lives and contributions of little-known historical figures with disabilities. Plus, join us for a FREE screening and discussion.

Saturday, November 9, 8am-2pm, MPT Studios

MPT Flea Market & Bazaar

The MPT Flea Market & Bazaar is BACK! This event, located on the MPT campus, brings together more than 1,000 community members and dozens of vendors and crafters to sell, mix, mingle, and shop. 

October 30, 9am-6pm, Timonium Fairgrounds

Power of Age Expo

The Baltimore County Department of Aging's extravaganza showcases the latest in information, resources, products and services. Stop by the MPT table in the south hall.

October 5 and 6, 2024

Chesapeake Collectibles

Be a part of the season 12 taping of Chesapeake Collectibles.  Registered guests can select from a variety of timeslots to get their items evaluated and maybe have the chance to be on MPT!

Tuesday, October 29 at 8pm

Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins

Spend an evening creating your very own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction from Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross Certified Instructor and host of "The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross."

Saturday, October 19 at 7pm

Deconstructing the Beatles

Scott Freiman, host and creator of the public television series Deconstructing The Beatles joins us live in studio to uncover little-known facts about The Beatles' 11th studio album Abbey Road.

Thursday, October 10, 7pm

The Marlow Murder Club Screening Event

Join us for a FREE in-person screening of the newest Masterpiece program The Marlow Murder Club.

September-October 2024

Genealogy Workshop - Fall 2024 Series

Join MPT and MGS for another virtual four-part workshop series focusing on the online resources individuals can search to find more information on their ancestors.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Antiques Roadshow Taping Event

Join MPT at for an all-day appraisal event as part of the series’ 29th production tour! For a limited time, you can guarantee admittance to the taping event and even join us for an exclusive pre-event on June 17 with Antiques Roadshow producers and appraisers.

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7pm

Grantchester Season 9 - Preview Event

Grantchester fans, join us for an in-person preview of the beloved Mystery! series. Watch the full first episode of season 9 before it airs.

NOW through May 21, 2024

Wild Hope Events & Activities

MPT hosts a series of engagement events and activities for you to attend! These events are free thanks to a grant in collaboration with The WNET Group and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios.

April-May 2024

Genealogy Workshop - Spring Series

Join MPT & MGS for another four-part workshop series focused on the online resources individuals can search to find more information about their ancestors.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024

Chesapeake Bay Summit

Join us at Maryland Public Television for a live taping! Host Frank Sesno and some of the world’s foremost experts on the Chesapeake Bay explore and dissect the complexities of improving bay water quality and reversing the decline of its living resources.

Gospel Storytellers LIVE 

Recorded Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7pm. Join Maryland Public Television and WTMD for an evening with The Legendary Ingramettes. Learn about their music which has spanned six decades. 

NOW THROUGH APRIL 5

GOSPEL Events and Activities

Learn about all the exciting events and engagement activities we have planned surrounding the new PBS series GOSPEL.

NOW THROUGH JUNE 2024

Indie Lens Pop-up Screenings

MPT's Indie Lens Pop-Up series aims to spark enlightening conversations that shed light on social issues affecting communities around the United States. 

JANUARY 27, 2024 at 9:30AM

Lyla in the Loop Sneak Peek

Catch a full episode of this funny and engaging new animated series for kids, teaching creative and strategic problem-solving and critical thinking skills!

November 4, 2023, 8am-2pm, MPT Studios

MPT Flea Market & Bazaar

The MPT Flea Market & Bazaar is BACK! This event, located on the MPT campus, brings together more than 1,000 community members and dozens of vendors and crafters to sell, mix, mingle, and shop.