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UID:5624-1770373800-1770377400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Winter Insects
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-winter-insects-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T150000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Zine on the River
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and make a Connecticut River zine! Zines are small booklets usually made from a single piece of paper. Share your message about the Connecticut River or keep it as a unique nature journal. For teens and adults\, and children with a solid grasp of scissors. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-zine-on-the-river/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
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CREATED:20260109T215049Z
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SUMMARY:Montague Public Libraries Presents: Valentine Card-Making
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate love by making a card for someone you care about. Children of all ages and their caregivers. Free.  Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-public-libraries-presents-valentine-card-making/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Who Do You Love?  Valentines for Wildlife investigation station
DESCRIPTION: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 in honor of your favorite animal.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/who-do-you-love-valentines-for-wildlife-investigation-station/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Self-Guided
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Porcupines
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-porcupines-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20251226T184936Z
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Rabbits
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-rabbits-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20260109T224909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T224909Z
UID:5841-1771669800-1771675200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally – Watershed Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from tile\, pebbles\, marbles and glue\, inspired by nature in wintertime. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-watershed-mosaics/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T113000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - When Will It Be Spring?
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-when-will-it-be-spring-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T162406Z
UID:5872-1772879400-1772884800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally – Paper Quilting Migrations
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from fabric\, paper\, needle and thread\, inspired by the spring bird migrations. Or\, keep it simple with quilting using paper only. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult and adept with a needle). All art materials provided but feel welcome to use your own. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-paper-quilting-migrations/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20251226T185752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T185752Z
UID:5635-1773397800-1773401400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Salamanders
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-salamanders-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20251226T185938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T185938Z
UID:5637-1773993600-1774026000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Beavers
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-beavers-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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CREATED:20260221T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T151618Z
UID:5876-1774702800-1774710000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Postponed to a later date: Montague Public Libraries Presents: Favorite Storybook Character Day
DESCRIPTION:Our apologies. This event is postponed to a later date.  \n  \nWhether 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 art inspired by classic and contemporary storybook characters. Costumes are highly encouraged but not required. This is a fun\, family-friendly event perfect for book lovers of all ages! Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-public-libraries-presents-favorite-storybook-character-day/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T113000
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CREATED:20260322T154338Z
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UID:5900-1775817000-1775820600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Chipmunks
DESCRIPTION: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\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-chipmunks-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20260322T154845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T155200Z
UID:5902-1776421800-1776425400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Osprey *
DESCRIPTION: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\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Special “Flight Path” Programs \nLook for the asterisk! Those bird programs are a special collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center\, thanks to a Flight Path Grant from Star Net Libraries. For more information visit www.starnetlibraries.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-osprey-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20260322T173131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T173131Z
UID:5919-1776470400-1777247999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing: Earth Week Investigation Station and Indoor StoryWalk® — One Earth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the welcome desk during school vacation week for activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts\, crafts\, and activities to honor the Earth\, our shared home. Includes the indoor StoryWalk® — One Earth by Eileen Spinelli\, which is an invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-earth-week-investigation-station-and-indoor-storywalk-one-earth-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Self-Guided
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20260322T173505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T173513Z
UID:5922-1776594600-1776600000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally – Bird Zines *
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Design a zine to celebrate ongoing bird migrations. Learn how to make an 8 or 16-page booklet from a single piece of paper\, finding out how birds migrate along the way. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions. \n* Special “Flight Path” Programs \nLook for the asterisk! Those bird programs are a special collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center\, thanks to a Flight Path Grant from Star Net Libraries. For more information visit www.starnetlibraries.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-bird-zines/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151548
CREATED:20260322T174213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T174330Z
UID:5926-1776780000-1776787200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Flight Path Program: Montague Public Libraries Presents Window Decals for Bird Safety *
DESCRIPTION:Design your own window decals\, inspired by local and migratory birds\, and apply them to windows to reduce bird collisions. For all ages. Meet at the Carnegie Library at 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls. Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries as part of Flight Path bird programming all month long. \n* Special “Flight Path” Programs \nLook for the asterisk! Those bird programs are a special collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center\, thanks to a Flight Path Grant from Star Net Libraries. For more information visit www.starnetlibraries.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/flight-path-program-montague-public-libraries-presents-window-decals-for-birds/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library\, 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T113000
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CREATED:20260322T155551Z
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UID:5904-1777026600-1777030200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Who Lives in a Tree?
DESCRIPTION: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\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-who-lives-in-a-tree-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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