Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Hall Reception + Fundraiser: Visions of the Connecticut River Valley
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA1:30 p.m. Puppet parade starts at Peskeompskut Park 2:00—4:00 p.m., Reception in Great Hall Join musicians, artists, and puppeteers in a celebration of the nature of the Connecticut River watershed. The fun begins at1:30 p.m. at Peskeompskut Park where MuZen…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA6/30 Turtles For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Call the…
Art Naturally Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MADiscover nature through story, poetry, and art in the Great Falls Discovery Center's series of FREE Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction, and techniques, participants will create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home.…
16th Annual Free Family Fishing Day
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAThe Great Falls Discovery Center annual Family Fishing Day is Sunday June 4, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center, including fly tying and a guest fish or two on display…
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Farley String Band
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin us spring, summer, and fall for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series in the Great Hall featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional folk music, “old time” and Celtic fiddle tunes from the Farley String Band. Refreshments…
Raised Beds for Growing Vegetables
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAIn partnership with Montague Public Libraries, Franklin County Master Gardeners presents a workshop on raised beds for growing your veggies.
Art Naturally Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MADiscover nature through story, poetry, and art in the Great Falls Discovery Center's series of FREE Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction, and techniques, participants will create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home.…
Fields & Forests: What do bees need?
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKick-off Pollinator Week with Great Falls Discovery Center! Make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn, fleece, pre-felt shapes, and soapy water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes in the ground? Will they build…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA6/30 Turtles For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Call the…
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Ragged Blue
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional bluegrass-based music with a touch of Celtic, swing, and country with Ragged Blue. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, all in support of educational…
The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAThe Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering. Enjoy a presentation by Christine DeLucia, author of Memory Lands. Free admission and all are welcome. For more information about the event visit nolumbekaproject.org. Meet in the Great Hall. DATE:…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Bears
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAFor ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great…
Easy Walk – Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring…
Go Green on Black Friday
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAForget shopping— connect with nature and local history! Join the Great Falls Discovery Center for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Chipmunks
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MALearn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about chipmunks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…
Winter Solstice Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MACelebrate the change in season with the Great Falls Discovery Center on an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles long on a level, paved surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up.…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Deer
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MALearn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about deer and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…
School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptations Investigation Statio
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAVisit the Great Falls Discovery Center during its open hours and learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations! Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through touchable artifacts (pelts, replica…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Ducks
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MALearn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about ducks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…
First Day Hike
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASave the Date! First Day Hike with Great Falls Discovery Center Get the 2023 New Year started off on the right foot! Enjoy a leisurely staff-guided 3-mile stroll on the Canalside Rail Trail, a gentle, level route. Be prepared for…