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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Eagles
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-eagles-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 - Coyotes
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-coyotes-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:Dino Trail Week* – Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION: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 welcome. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult.  Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Dino Trail Week \nAn asterix identifies Dino Trail Week programs\, part of a celebratory week in July of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website dinotrail.org to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-kidleidoscope-story-hour-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Dino Trail Week,Geology,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
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SUMMARY:Dino Trail Week* – Find us at the Great Greenfield DinoFest!
DESCRIPTION:In Greenfield\, join Piti Theatre\, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and Great Falls Discovery Center staff for interactive exhibits\, activities\, fossils and a chance to make up a dino story with Story Wizards: Dino Drama. Location: on the lawn in front of the 2nd Congregational Church on the Common. For All ages. \n * Dino Trail Week \nAn asterix identifies Dino Trail Week programs\, part of a celebratory week in July of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website dinotrail.org to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-find-us-at-the-great-greenfield-dinofest/
LOCATION:Greenfield Common\, 16 Court Square\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Dino Trail Week,Geology,Nature,Science
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SUMMARY:Constitution Banner Program
DESCRIPTION:Help us create a “We the People” banner together inspired by the United States Constitution. Pick out core statements\, phrases or meaningful words from\nour Constitution and place them on the banner. You are also invited to place your handprint on the banner (non- toxic washable paints). Come learn about the Constitution\, how our government was structured\, and enjoy a fun and creative afternoon with our community. Prizes for young folks who show up with the Preamble to the Constitution memorized! Sponsored by Indivisible Montague. For all ages\, meet in the courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/constitution-banner-program/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,History
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UID:6208-1784457000-1784462400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Dino Trail Week* – Art Naturally: Make Your Own Jurassic Dinosaur Habitat Diorama and Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover dinosaur pre-history through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free art programs. Create a Jurassic habitat diorama for your own dinosaur\, with instruction and techniques or make your own Jurassic inspired collage. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. in the Great Hall for complete instructions. \n* Dino Trail Week \nAn asterix identifies Dino Trail Week programs\, part of a celebratory week in July of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website dinotrail.org to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-art-naturally-make-your-own-jurassic-dinosaur-habitat-diorama-and-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Dino Trail Week,Nature
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bees & Flowers
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bees-flowers-3/
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:Drop-in and Chill-out Activities: Sploot! How Animals Keep Their Cool
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside the Center for drop-in family-friendly activities and crafts all about how animals keep cool\, including a story about splooting squirrels. What can we learn from animals during the heat of summer? What’s your plan to keep cool? Come on in and chill out and make your own Flat Squirrely to take on cool adventures and consider painting a scene with acorn cap ink. For ages 4 and up including youth and adults.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/drop-in-and-chill-out-activities-sploot-how-animals-keep-their-cool/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Dragonflies
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-dragonflies-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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