Saturday, October 4, 2025
Be among the first to see PBS Kids’ new animated series “Weather Hunters,” which follows Lily Hunter, an eight-year-old weather wiz and her curious family as they explore the fascinating world of weather.
Al Roker, who voices the show’s dad and TV meteorologist Al Hunter, will kick off a day of all-ages activities and “Weather Hunters” screenings by introducing the episodes and leading a Q and A session for the first two screenings, at 11 am and 12:15 pm. The show's creative team will introduce the final two screenings at 2 and 3 pm and lead the Q and A.
The “Weather Hunters” creative team includes:
Enjoy hands-on activities, family board games, and more throughout the day. “Weather Hunters” wiz Lily Hunter will also make an appearance for photos with visitors.
Screenings feature the following episodes:
“Weather Hunters: The Leaf Painter”: Jumping in leaves with her family prompts Lily to wonder how and why leaves change color in the fall. When her brother Benny mentions seeing a “Leaf Painter” who paints the autumn leaves, Lily and sister Corky believe he thinks that’s how the leaves change color, and Lily sets out to disprove it. At the State Park, Lily investigates and discovers that leaves don’t actually change color at all– their color is always there, just covered up by green chlorophyll which dissipates in the fall. She also discovers that the Leaf Painter is real: it's A.H. Bingham, a local landscape artist who paints pictures of autumn leaves, not the leaves themselves.
“Weather Hunters: Finding Cumulus”: When the Hunters go on a picnic at the state park, they discover a stowaway: a friendly puppy. However, the dog soon starts behaving strangely, and Lily notices other animals in the park are, too: fish are jumping out of the pond, and butterflies are hiding in crevices. Lily investigates and discovers that all the animals are reacting to an impending rainstorm, though it’s still miles away, because they’re able to sense the storm in ways that humans can’t. Meanwhile, the Hunters fall in love with the adorable pup and want to keep him but must try to find his rightful owner first. When they learn he’s a foster dog looking for his forever home, the Hunters eagerly welcome their new pet, naming him Cumulus, after the cloud he resembles.
About “Weather Hunters”
Created by America’s beloved weathercaster Al Roker, “Weather Hunters” follows Lily Hunter, an eight-year-old weather wiz and her curious family as they explore the fascinating world of weather – everything from familiar rain, snow, and fog to more extreme weather, like hurricanes. Through exciting adventures, humor, and kid-relatable, STEM-based themes and activities, “Weather Hunters” showcases the wonder and science of weather in ways that are fun, accessible, and engaging for all learners.
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