Events

The Great Falls Discovery Center hosts community programs and events, rotating art exhibits in our Great Hall and a Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

  • Ongoing – Indoor StoryWalks®- Tracks in the Snow

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife through stories. For ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. At the end of the […]

    Free
  • Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    For all ages, stop by our Welcome Desk to make Valentines to give to the ones you love, keep for yourself, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist — all […]

    Free
  • Ongoing – Indoor StoryWalks® – Rabbit’s Snow Dance

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife through stories. For ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. At the end of the […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Porcupines

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Building a Blizzard: Snowflakes in the Great Hall!

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Get inspired by the story of Vermont’s Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley and his obsession with snowflakes. In this drop-in program make your own unique snowflake art. Keep it simple making paper […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Winter Birds

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Author Reading with Astrid Sheckels

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    All ages. Local author, Astrid Sheckels, reads Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery. Look for animals from the story with a Map of Mystery scavenger hunt! Sponsored by the […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Beavers

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    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, […]

    Free
  • Ongoing – Indoor Story Walk® 999 Tadpoles

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Explore the lives of our favorite mud season amphibians. For ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne […]

    Free
  • First Friday: Big Night for Beginners

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Every First Friday of the Month, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. On a mild, rainy night in early Spring, thousands of frogs, toads, and salamanders […]

    Free
  • Ongoing: Indoor StoryWalk®-The Salamander Room

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Explore the lives of our favorite mud season amphibians. For ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. 3/12—3/30: The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – When Will it Be Spring?

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    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, […]

    Free