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Here are five ideas from PBS Parents to make this the best Thanksgiving yet!

Our fun personality quiz is here to show you the kind of fan you might be today, with programming recommendations to help you find your new favorite shows on the PBS app!

Take an adventure across Iowa's scenic byways to visit some delicious restaurants.

Our military documentaries provide in-depth, compelling stories that explore the history, achievements and experiences of Iowan service members.

Do you remember these less well known PBS gems made for children over the decades?

Gargoyles, grotesques and gnomes are all featured in central Iowa architecture.

What if, lurking in the shadows, there's someone... or something... watching? Today we're searching for Bigfoot in Iowa.

Let’s go back in time to Van Meter, Iowa in 1903. You look up and see something looking back at you from the top of a building. But what is that? You’ve never seen anything like it before. This is the story of the Van Meter Visitor.

If you’re looking for some nostalgic costume inspiration, check out our ideas for fans of all ages.

Did you use your imagination as a child to travel to far-off places, learning about destinations from Carmen Sandiego or those featured in books in Reading Rainbow? Let us take you near and far as an adult with our culture and travel programs. 

Do you remember a childhood spent pretending to be Julia Child with your Easy-Bake Oven or swinging a toy hammer like Bob Vila? If you're looking for home and how-to inspiration as an adult, PBS is still here for you.

We bet your childhood had a lot of music, from Sesame Street to Reading Rainbow, and maybe you even learned to draw with The Secret City. If you've still got music in your soul and an appreciation for the arts overall, we've got great programs to entice you today.