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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
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T154338Z
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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:20260322T155200Z
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:20260322T173131Z
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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:20260322T173513Z
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
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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
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T144945Z
CREATED:20260425T211923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T144945Z
UID:6020-1778236200-1778239800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Fish
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-fish-4/
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:20260612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T145837Z
CREATED:20260517T145837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T145837Z
UID:6116-1781260200-1781263800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Turtles
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-turtles-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150756Z
CREATED:20260517T150756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T150756Z
UID:6118-1781865000-1781868600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Hummingbirds
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-hummingbirds/
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:20260626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151544Z
CREATED:20260517T151544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T151544Z
UID:6120-1782469800-1782473400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Spiders
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-spiders-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:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T215544Z
CREATED:20260522T215544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T215544Z
UID:6141-1782642600-1782648000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Fields & Forests — What Do Bees Need?
DESCRIPTION: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 in the ground\, in a nest made of mud or leaves? Learn how important native bees are\, especially for growing food. For ages 4 & up\, including teens and adults! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Designed for families. All are welcome! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-fields-forests-what-do-bees-need/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T185456Z
CREATED:20260620T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T185456Z
UID:6180-1783074600-1783078200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T185806Z
CREATED:20260620T185806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T185806Z
UID:6183-1783679400-1783683000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T203627Z
CREATED:20260620T192443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T203627Z
UID:6185-1784284200-1784287800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T204535Z
CREATED:20260620T204535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T204535Z
UID:6199-1784368800-1784376000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T205153Z
CREATED:20260620T205153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T205153Z
UID:6204-1784379600-1784386800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T210006Z
CREATED:20260620T210006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T210006Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T192815Z
CREATED:20260620T192815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T192815Z
UID:6187-1784889000-1784892600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T123000
DTSTAMP:20260620T211029Z
CREATED:20260620T211029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T211029Z
UID:6216-1785061800-1785069000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T193025Z
CREATED:20260620T193025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T193025Z
UID:6189-1785493800-1785497400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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