New WQPT PBS Documentary

Discover the origins of the Amana Colonies, featuring stories from descendants and exploring their rich, faith-based communal heritage.
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Celebrate Day of the Dead

Celebrate Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)‚ ia a vibrant celebration honoring loved ones with altars, marigolds, and offerings, blending life and death.
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NEW PBS KIDS Series

Coming in November, Carl the Collector is PBS KIDS’ first series centering on an Autistic main character.
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Ideas for Halloween

Find lots of simple costume ideas, DIY decorations, pumpkin carving templates, crafts, recipes, and more to do together with your child!
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Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month

Explore our curated selection of documentaries and programs to help celebrate the diversity of Hispanic and Latina/e/o/x cultures.
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Learn to Paint like Bob Ross

Join us and celebrate Bob Ross’ birthday by creating your own masterpiece with happy clouds and classic landscapes. (Perfect for all skill levels.)
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Screening & Panel Discussion

Join us on Thursday, September 12, for a screening and panel on suicide prevention, featuring stories of young people facing depression. Attend in-person or online.
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Adventure Awaits

Join us and host Terry Wilson for a trip of a lifetime, as we journey to beautiful Italy in October 2025.
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It's Coming!

Get ready for one of the Quad Cities' biggest family events, where PBS KIDS characters come to life! Join us on Saturday, October 19
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Special Screening

Join Tri States Public Radio for a FREE public screening of 'More Than Monopoly: The story of Lizzie Magie' on September 7.
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Yes, there's more Grantchester!

MASTERPIECE has commissioned a 10th season of Grantchester. Stars Robson Green and Rishi Nair return, with other beloved cast members.
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Vital Technology Upgrade

We’re excited to announce the arrival of our new Master Control rack! This essential equipment serves as the heart of our television operations.
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Terry Wilson Recognized

Terry Wilson, Director of Marketing & Development for WQPT PBS, has been chosen as the recipient of the WIU-QC Core Values Award for Social Responsibility.
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Celebrate Pride

June is Pride Month! Celebrate the vibrant history and contributions of the LGBTQIA community with documentaries and films you can watch on WQPT PBS. Explore now

Summer of Adventure

Join us summer as we visit libraries and events throughout the region. Featuring a variety of awesome activities kids and families will surely enjoy. Where learning and fun come together—that's WQPT PBS! Explore our events

Birdies for Charity

The John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program kicked off its annual drive to help raise donations for more Quad City regional charities, including WQPT PBS. Register online

More Than Monopoly

This new WQPT PBS documentary celebrates Macomb, Illinois native, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Magie—inventor of The Landlord's Game, the little-known precursor to Monopoly. Read more

Being Bilingual Rocks! Concert

Join us for this FREE family concert on Saturday, May 18. It's a celebration of love, acceptance and diversity. You'll have a great time. Everyone is invited to sing and dance! Read more

We're Looking for Students

High school seniors and college students get hands-on experience in the fields of event planning, education, marketing—while having lots of fun through our WQPT PBS Ambassador Program.

Autism Acceptance Month

Media has the power to positively shape children’s understanding and views about autism. PBS KIDS offers many options to expose children to people that look and act differently from themselves. Read more

Ready to Learn Conference

Educators, caregivers and others are invited to explore diverse topics in the theory and practice of multilingual education for students from early childhood to adults. Explore now

Celebrate Women's History

This March, we salute women who have changed our lives with featurettes, programs and documentaries about and by women, their achievements, their artistry, and their struggles.
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Telling the story of Wharton Field House

We’re telling the story of Moline's iconic Wharton Field House, and you can help with your stories, memorabilia and support.
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Black History Month

Explore the richness and complexity of the Black experience with a variety of streaming content, programs and documentaries.
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Save the Date!

Join us on Friday, April 26 at the Old Oaks Winery in Milan for a fabulous dinner, entertainment and silent auction. Pre-sale tickets available now. Learn more

Work It Out Wombats! Podcasts

Join your favorite Wombats on eight super fun podcast playdates! The Work It Out Wombats! Podcast invites YOU, the listener, to join Zadie, Zeke and Malik as they take off on adventures! Learn more

Quad City Gospel Celebration

Join us for the Quad City Gospel Celebration, a night filled with uplifting music and powerful performances on Tuesday, January 23 at the Adler Theatre in Davenport. Learn more

All Creatures Great & Small New Season

Your return to the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales for drama, hijinks, love, friendship, and heart-warming humor is imminent! PLUS, join us for a FREE Screening event on Thursday, January 4. Learn more

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help Black Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage. Explore now

WQPT PBS is now on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV’s subscribers now have access to inspiring and educational content from WQPT PBS like The Cities, Let’s Explore with Mr. Scott, along with PBS favorites including PBS NewsHour, Masterpiece, and WQPT PBS KIDS channel.
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

After centuries of encroachment, warfare and neglect, Native Americans remain a vital force in the life and culture of America. Explore now

WQPT PBS Receives Emmy® Award

WQPT PBS was honored at the 2023 Mid-America Emmy Awards, taking home a prestigious Emmy in the Historical Documentary category for our locally written and produced documentary, Snapshots: Your Dutch Friend.
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