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…
Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
Winter Solstice Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MACelebrate the change in season. Join the Great Falls Discovery Center for an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a paved & level surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up.…
Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
Go Green on Black Friday Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAForget shopping—let’s connect with nature and local history! Join 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…
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 in the Great Hall. Meet guest presenter Mashpee Wampanoag artist Robert Peters in celebration of his fabulous “Peskeompskut” painting, recently purchased by the Town of Montague. Raffle drawing of items…
Printing with Edible Plants: An Intergenerational Activity
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 27 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM All ages are invited to print up to one hour and design a personal Veggie Mandala on fabric with vegetable parts or medicinal weeds. The resulting flag is yours to take home.…
Art Naturally Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 27 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in this series of FREE Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques help you create an art piece inspired by the natural…
Art Demonstration: Nature Printing with Vegetables
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 20 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Great Falls Discovery Center Leonore Alaniz demonstrates a technique that makes visible the anatomy of plant parts in the Great Hall. She covers them with printing ink and presses them onto…
Great Hall Art Reception: Let Food Be Your Medicine
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 13 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join artist Leonore Alaniz in the Great Hall for a reception in celebration of the exhibit, Let Food Be Your Medicine, including medicinal treats. All programs are free and open to the…
Art Naturally Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, June 25, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in Great Falls Discovery Center's series of FREE Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques help you create an art piece…
Great Hall Art Reception: Watershed Moments — Meet the Artist
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, April 2 @ 1:00 — 3:00 PM Come meet the artist Joanne Belair and enjoy light refreshments. Joanne Belair’s work focuses on the local watershed near the Great Fall Discovery Center in Turner Falls, MA. Paintings include studies of…
Great Hall Art Exhibit: Watershed Moments
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAOngoing: April 2 — April 29 Joanne Belair’s work focuses on our local watershed near the Great Fall Discovery Center in Turner Falls, MA. Paintings include studies of the Connecticut River and tributaries as well as sights along the river walkways.…
Who do you love? Valentines for Wildlife
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASunday, February 13 @ 12:00 — 4:00 p.m. Welcome Desk at the Great Falls Discrovery Center For all ages, honor your favorite animal and stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up Valentine-making supplies to give Valentines to the ones…
Who’s Been Here? A Tracking Adventure
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, February 12 @ 1:00 — 1:30 p.m. Join DCR staff for a tracking adventure to find out who has been outside in the snow at the Discovery Center. Investigate the mysterious signs that wildlife leave behind. Enjoy an indoor…
Musica Franklin Community Concert
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, January 15th @ 3:00 — 4:00 p.m. Musica Franklin presents a community concert, including guest artists. This event is free.
Great Hall Exhibit Reception: The Northfield Chateau – Remembered, Revisited
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASunday, January 9th @ 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. —> (Sunday, January 16th, snow date) Get an introduction to the Northfield Chateau and meet the artist Jack Nelson. Light refreshments may be provided, depending on current Covid guidance. Jack Nelson presents an architecturally…
STORY WALK® Series: From Apple Trees to Cider, Please!
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAOctober 22 through November 10—From Apple Trees to Cider, Please! by Felicia Sanzari Cherneskey. For young readers ages 4-8, and everyone who loves the fall harvest season. Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a…