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.

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Turtles

    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, Chill Out Indoor StoryWalks® – Fatima’s Great Outdoors

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

    StoryWalk®: Fatima’s Great Outdoors, by Ambreen Tariq Come on inside and Chill Out with DCR! You can find “COOL” activities for kids and families inside, including indoor StoryWalk® all summer […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Hummingbirds

    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
  • Montague Public Libraries Presents: Favorite Storybook Character Day

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

    Whether you want to channel your inner hero, K-Pop singer, or a beloved blue heeler pup, we can’t wait to see your favorite stories come to life. Take home themed […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Spiders

    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
  • Art Naturally: Fields & Forests — What Do Bees Need?

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

    In honor of Pollinator Week, make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn, fleece, pre-felt shapes and water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes […]

    Free
  • Outdoor Story Walk® — Bowwow Powwow

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

    Enjoy a story, fresh air, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Bowwow Powwow by Brenda Child. For ages 3–7 and anyone who loves […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Eagles

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

    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. […]

    Free
  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Coyotes

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

    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. […]

    Free
  • Dino Trail Week* – Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Dinosaurs

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

    Learn about giant creatures from the past that roamed the Connecticut River Valley. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends […]

    Free