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SUMMARY:Ongoing: Outdoor StoryWalk® — Honk! Honk!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air\, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided Story Walk® featuring Honk! Honk! by Mick Manning. For ages 4–8 and everyone who wished they could fly! \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-outdoor-storywalk-honk-honk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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SUMMARY:Ongoing – Indoor StoryWalk® – Change is in the Air
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy our indoor StoryWalk\, Change is in the Air by Rebecca Donnelly\, about the hidden discoveries of Eunice Newton Foote\, the first climate scientist. For ages 6 and up and everyone who loves science. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-indoor-storywalk-change-is-in-the-air/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Self-Guided,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - River Otters
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-river-otters-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
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SUMMARY:Montague Community Fair at Unity Park
DESCRIPTION:Discover us at Unity Park (at 56 First Street)! Celebrate “Good Neighbor Day” with an afternoon of free family activities and learn about local community organizations. Join DCR staff at the fair to learn all about our animal neighbors at our activity table with crafting. The fair has light refreshments\, music\, and fun activities for all ages\, in collaboration with Montague Public Libraries.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-community-fair-at-unity-park/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Fox
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n10/2: Fox\n10/9: Leaves\n10/16: Squirrels\n10/23: Night Animals\n10/30: Bats
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-fox/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Outdoor StoryWalk® — Mole Music
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air\, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided Story Walk® featuring Mole Music by David McPhail\, about the power of music to bring peace. For ages 4–7 and everyone who loves moles playing violins! \n  \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-outdoor-storywalk-mole-music-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Music,Story Walk
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Leaves
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n10/9: Leaves\n10/16: Squirrels\n10/23: Night Animals\n10/30: Bats
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-leaves-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Walk
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Squirrels
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n10/16: Squirrels\n10/23: Night Animals\n10/30: Bats
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-squirrels-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Night Animals
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n10/23: Night Animals\n10/30: Bats
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-night-animals-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260912T171443Z
CREATED:20260912T171443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T171443Z
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bats
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bats-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T173000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Costume and Bat Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Become an animal and show off your wildlife-themed Halloween costume! Enjoy a treat at the welcome desk and at our investigation station\, learn all about the many ways that bats are the best! Stop by the Center after the annual Turners Falls Rag Shag Parade which begins at 5:00 pm at Peskeompskut Park on Avenue A and then ends at the 2nd Street parking lot nearby. The parade is sponsored by the Montague Parks and Recreation Department. All ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/wildlife-costume-and-bat-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Music,Science
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