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.

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  • Art Naturally Series – Natural Inks

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

    Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction, and techniques create an art piece inspired by the natural […]

    Free

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Moose

    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 who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free

  • Tea Rex party with Dinoman

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

    Get ready for humongous, inflatable dinosaurs! The Montague Public Libraries invite you to a “Tea Rex” Party with special guest Dinoman! How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is […]

    Free

  • Traditional Chinese Papercutting – Children ages 5-12 and Families

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

    Winter is coming! Squirrels and chipmunks are busy collecting acorns and hiding them. What birds migrate or stay? How do fish survive the winter? The Montague Public Libraries invite you […]

    Free

  • Traditional Chinese Papercutting – Teens and Adults

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

    Winter is coming! Squirrels and chipmunks are busy collecting acorns and hiding them. What birds migrate or stay? How do fish survive the winter? The Montague Public Libraries invite you […]

    Free

  • StoryWalk® Series – Thanks to the Animals

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

    Enjoy a story, and fresh air! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk®  featuring the children’s picture books. Follow the path to book pages posted along […]

    Free

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Bears

    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 who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free

  • Great Hall Exhibit: Junior Duck Stamps

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

    See the top Massachusetts youth entries for the 2023 Junior Duck Stamp competition! This state-wide art contest by students from Kindergarten to High School heightens awareness of the importance of […]

    Free

  • It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls … for the Birds!

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

    Meet in the Great Hall. Craft bird feeders for our winter friends as part of It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls —a town-wide RiverCulture event on December 8. Which […]

    Free

  • Orienteering with Zeke

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

    Join Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá to learn how to use a map and compass together to stay safe in the woods! Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Dress for the […]

    Free

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Chipmunks

    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 who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities […]

    Free