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.

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 to try Chinese papercutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li. Learn the history of the art and basic techniques. Choose your favorite template, from the many animals […]

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 to try Chinese papercutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li. Learn the history of the art and basic techniques. Choose your favorite template, from the many animals […]

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, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.

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 preserving wetland habitats and the delights of wildlife. While you’re here, visit our duck investigation station in the Great Hall. Make your own duck stamp!

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 birds show up at your feeder? What do they eat? Bird feeder making continues on Saturday, 10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. For all ages. Free!  

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 are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.

Free

Gingerbread Houses

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

Montague Public Libraries presents Gingerbread Houses! Decorate a deliciously festive house using frosting, graham crackers, and various candies. Designed for children and their caregivers. Free! For more information, call 413-863-3214. Meet in the Great Hall.

Free

Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Deer

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 are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.

Free

School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptations Investigation Station

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

During open hours come learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations. Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through touchable artifacts (pelts, replica skulls, and replica tracks), habitat diorama scavenger hunts, and a Bingo game at the Welcome Desk. For ages 4 and up.

Free

Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Ducks

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 are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.

Free

“Let’s Play Library” Bluey Party

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

Join us for crafts and activities related to the popular character, Bluey! Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Ages 3-10+. Meet in the Great Hall.

Free