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SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain\, you can find our activities inside the center instead. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-13/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T163000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Planned Industrial Community Walk
DESCRIPTION:What makes this mill village unique? Get an introduction to downtown Turners Falls as we walk its historic streets and answer why the village was designed this way. Meet outside the main entrance for a 1.5-mile walk over flat\, paved terrain. For ages 8 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-planned-industrial-community-walk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000
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SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks-11/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
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UID:5269-1757584800-1757588400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.  
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks-10/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000
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CREATED:20250803T202951Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Investigation Station — From Fiber into Yarn
DESCRIPTION:Spinning fiber into yarn was once a skill that everyone needed to get by. Whether you spun for yourself or were among the one-in-five Bay Staters who spun fiber for work\, everyone recognized a spindle. Stop by our table outside the center for five minutes or longer and learn about fiber arts along the Connecticut River. All ages. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-investigation-station-from-fiber-into-yarn/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
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CREATED:20250720T212247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T212247Z
UID:5241-1756549800-1756558800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain\, you can find our activities inside the center instead. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-11/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T103000
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CREATED:20250720T212021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T212021Z
UID:5239-1755945000-1755954000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain\, you can find our activities inside the center instead. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-10/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T163000
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CREATED:20250720T210646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T210646Z
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SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-20/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250720T203519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T203519Z
UID:5221-1755165600-1755169200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-18/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250720T203031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T203136Z
UID:5218-1754560800-1754564400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-17/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250720T201701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T201701Z
UID:5210-1754092800-1754265599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor StoryWalk® at Unity Park — Mosbas and the Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:For thousands of years people have gathered at the Great Falls to tell stories. Enjoy a self-guided StoryWalk\,® Mosbas and the Magic Flute by Western Abenaki author Jesse Bruchac\, at the Pocumtuck Homelands Festival at Unity Park on First Street along the river’s edge. Find out how Mosbas is changed forever when he finds the power of a magic flute too much to control! For all ages. \n* The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/outdoor-storywalk-at-unity-park-mosbas-and-the-magic-flute/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Story Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250720T190724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T190815Z
UID:5191-1754006400-1759276799@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Exhibit: The Towns of Franklin County— by the Springfield Photographic Society
DESCRIPTION:Find out what makes our Franklin County communities so special through the eyes of avid photographers! This exhibit features a photograph of each of the communities in Franklin County by members of the Springfield Photographic Society. Founded in 1937\, the club is made up of enthusiasts from photographic novices to professionals who have in common a love of their craft. Among their recent field trips were stops in Franklin County\, where members took photos together and learned from one another. To learn more visit: www.springfield-ps.com.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-the-towns-of-franklin-county-by-the-springfield-photographic-society/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250622T210022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T210022Z
UID:5143-1753956000-1753959600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-53/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250622T205620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T205726Z
UID:5141-1753351200-1753354800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-52/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250622T212636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T212636Z
UID:5163-1752933600-1752940800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Artist Talk and Reception: Ways of My Ancestors — We Are Still Here  
DESCRIPTION:Starting at 2 p.m. Native American photographer Scott Strong Hawk Foster presents a talk about his exhibit\, Ways of My Ancestors—We Are Still Here\, which captures his travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. Come early to see the photography and stay for the talk and refreshments. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-artist-talk-and-reception-ways-of-my-ancestors-we-are-still-here/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250622T204714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T204714Z
UID:5139-1752746400-1752750000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-51/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250619T213816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T213555Z
UID:5124-1752328800-1752334200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:DINO TRAIL WEEK: *  Art Naturally: Gel Printing Trace Fossils
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and pre-history through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create an art piece inspired by the valley’s fossilized dinosaur footprints using paint\, paper and gel\, with instruction and techniques. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 2:00 p.m. for complete instructions \n* Dino Trail Week: \nDino Trail Week is a celebratory week of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from all of 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. Learn more at: dinotrail.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-art-naturally-gel-printing-trace-fossils/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Culture,Dino Trail Week,Geology,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250622T204226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T204226Z
UID:5135-1751536800-1751540400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-49/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250622T202251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T203040Z
UID:5127-1751500800-1753833599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Exhibit: Ways of My Ancestors — We Are Still Here
DESCRIPTION:Scott Strong Hawk Foster is a Native American photographer whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc\, Mohegan\, and Cherokee lineage. His exhibit captures travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. While attending powwows\, cultural events\, workshops\, and Indigenous practices that span millennia\, Scott’s passion highlights the rich\, resilient\, diverse cultures and history of the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. Scott’s tagline\, Capture the Moment…Share the Experience ©\, expresses his philosophy that life is filled with unique and fleeting moments that must be captured and imprinted or they could be lost forever.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-ways-of-my-ancestors-we-are-still-here/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250524T144652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T144652Z
UID:5110-1751207400-1751214600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically-minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-18/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/french-breton-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250524T143334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T143334Z
UID:5105-1751104800-1751112000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Pride Hike: Canalside Stonewall Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pride and 56 years since Stonewall by hiking along the Canalside Rail Trail! Be in community with nature and each other as we walk and talk beside a historic canal. This hike is a 2.6-mile round trip hike on a flat\, paved trail. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. For ages 10 and up. Meet outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/pride-hike-canalside-stonewall-stroll/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250524T142442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T142442Z
UID:5103-1750932000-1750935600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:We’re beating the heat by moving Nice & Easy Walks to Thursdays at 10 a.m. during the summer months of June\, July\, and August. Join us for an easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-48/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250523T214532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T214532Z
UID:5075-1750514400-1750521600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit Reception: Dam Culture 1995—2025: Skateboarding in Montague\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Meet exhibit creator Jeremy Latch and enjoy a photographic and video still exhibit of skateboarding in Montague. Light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/exhibit-reception-dam-culture-1995-2025-skateboarding-in-montague-ma/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250523T211649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T142109Z
UID:5062-1749841200-1749848400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse presents: Off-the-Cuff Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Off-the-Cuff Trio features Dave LeBlanc\, Larry LeBlanc & Craig Manning as they perform bluegrass\, folk\, cajun\, zydeco\, swing jazz\, rock\, country\, old time and Brazilian choro. “Our music will reflect some or all of these interests\, as we pick out our favorite songs and instrumentals and play them for you…off the cuff!” Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Great Falls Discovery Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250523T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T193528Z
UID:5051-1749819600-1749823200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-47/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250523T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T194208Z
UID:5053-1749229200-1749240000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Migratory Fish on 3rd Street
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 3rd Street for RiverCulture’s First Friday event and learn all about migratory fish at our investigation station. During the event 3rd Street\, from Avenue A to the Brick House\, is open to pedestrians only.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-migratory-fish-on-3rd-street/
LOCATION:Third Street – Downtown Turners Falls\, 24 - 42 Third Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Music,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250523T193126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T193126Z
UID:5049-1749214800-1749218400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-46/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250412T210821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T192734Z
UID:4962-1748649600-1751241599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing Great Hall Exhibit — Dam Culture 1995-2025: Skateboarding in Montague\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Latch presents a photographic and video still exhibit of skateboarding in Montague\, MA. Dam Culture reveals 30 years of images of people skateboarding in our town’s public spaces and includes recently digitized footage of the 1990’s and 2000’s. The exhibit contains a record of lost spaces: no longer present landscapes and structures. It is a witness to the ongoing changing architecture of Montague. For all ages. Reception on June 21 2 – 4 p.m. in the Great Hall. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-dam-culture-1995-2025-skateboarding-in-montague-ma/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250412T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T185529Z
UID:4933-1748610000-1748613600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-45/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T112035
CREATED:20250412T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T185602Z
UID:4930-1748005200-1748008800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-16/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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