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Events
Find Vermont Public at the following local events.
Jan. 31 | Vermont Public Kids Day at ECHO with Buddy from Dinosaur Train
Purchase tickets online or in person when arriving at ECHO.
Please RSVP here for the sensory-friendly hour at 9 a.m.:
https://echovermont.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/sensory-mascot-hour
Bring the family to ECHO for the Dinosaur Safari Exhibit and stay for Vermont Public Kids Day! We’ll have fun crafts and activities, a Dinosaur Train read along, a chance to win a special prize pack and bring your camera for an opportunity to take photos with Buddy from Dinosaur Train!
To learn about upcoming events, check out our Events page, and follow us on Facebook. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message.
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
But Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. Join us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Spotify, or visit our website.
Be curious and learn together while enjoying out 1-minute But Why Bites videos or full length podcast episodes. Here is a handy list to all of our available guides by category.
Featured suggestions
Latest But Why Bite - What's in sugar that makes it sweet?
If you have a sweet tooth, you might find it difficult to stop snacking on something sugary once you start. In fact, our bodies might be biologically set up to desire that sugar based on evolution and some forces outside our control that happened a long time ago! So... it's NOT my fault I want to keep eating ice cream? Great!
Latest podcast
NEW show! WEATHER HUNTERS available now
A new animated STEM series for viewers ages 5-8 from Al Roker, Emmy-winning weatherman and host from TODAY. The new show is designed to support kids’ learning about Earth science and meteorology through adventure and comedy to cultivate their awareness, curiosity, and caring about how weather and climate impact individuals, communities, and our global society. The series centers on Lily Hunter, voiced by Tandi Fomukong, an intrepid and observant 8-year-old weather detective who shares her investigations with her family and friends, including dad Al Hunter, voiced by Roker; mom Dot Hunter, voiced by Holly Robinson Peete; sister Corky, voiced by Kapri Ladd; brother Benny, voiced by Lorenzo Ross; and neighbor Ms. Joyce, voiced by Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Classical for Families
Vermont Public Classical invites families to enjoy classical music curated for young listeners. These thematic one-hour playlists use Spotify to inspire a new generation of classical music listeners. Enjoy compositions with titles inspired by the seasons, listen to world music, or behold music that captures an array of relatable emotions. Choose your own family adventure!
Mister Chris and Friends
When the work on the farm is done, now it’s time to have some fun! Mister Chris has finished his farm chores, and now he’s ready for an adventure full of music and friends. You’ll meet lots of interesting friends along the way, and even attend a barn concert. Watch now
This Emmy winning, joyful kids music series from Vermont Public encourages learning, exploration, and fun for the entire family! Filmed in Vermont.

