Saturday, August 1, 9am-3pm
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.
sunday, may 31, 2026, 10am - 3pm
Visit MPT's blue tent at the JCC Block Party - enjoy food and craft vendors, entertainment, and activities for the whole family!
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:30am - 4pm
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.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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!
Discover how MPT is engaging communities around this phenomenal season of Finding Your Roots — and explore events happening near you.
friday, may 29, 2026, 7pm
Enjoy a FREE screening followed by a cooking demo with Rocco's Market & Deli in Hampstead, MD. Small bites will be served.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7pm
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
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
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 19th at 7pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us for a four-part beginner-to-intermediate genealogy workshop designed to help strengthen your research skills.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10am-4pm
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
Join us at MPT for a screening, discussion, & community resource fair surrounding this new PBS documentary!
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 @ 6:30PM
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
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.
March - April 2025
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Maryland Genealogical Society and MPT have partnered to offer a two-hour virtual webinar on African-American genealogical research.
now through December 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us for a FREE in-person screening of the newest Masterpiece program The Marlow Murder Club.
September-October 2024
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
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 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
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
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
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.
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
Learn about all the exciting events and engagement activities we have planned surrounding the new PBS series GOSPEL.
NOW THROUGH JUNE 2024
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
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
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.
