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.

  • Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Juggler Meadow String Band

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

    Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local band, Juggler Meadow String Band. They rock and Groove! Roll with Soul! Twang and Bang! 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 […]

    sliding scale donation
  • A French/Breton Jam Session

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

      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. […]

    Free
  • A Holiday Music Session

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

    Join us for a soothing respite during the busy holiday time. Come listen to Danse Café — a trio of musicians, featuring guitar, clarinet, and fiddle — who play traditional European and American holiday music. This is an informal gathering of three musically minded friends to celebrate the lovely music of the holidays. The event […]

    Free
  • A French/Breton Jam Session

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

    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 […]

    Free
  • A French / Breton Jam Session

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

    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.

    Free
  • A French / Breton Jam Session

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

    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

    Free
  • All Cooped Up! A Musical Performance

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

    The Franklin County Musicians Cooperative (COOP) features solo artists, established duos, and small group performers who perform an unpredictable mix of folk, rock, country, Celtic, jazz and swing. Suggested donations. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall. Sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center and COOP. Sliding scale suggested donations.

    sliding scale donation
  • A French / Breton Jam Session

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

    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

    Free
  • Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: The Uncles with special guest Eveline MacDougall

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

    Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. The Uncles with special guest Eveline MacDougall perform a delightful mix of Folk, Rock, Country, and Jazz with several stringed instruments and four voices.  Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, in support of educational programming at the Center. Meet […]

    sliding scale donation
  • A French / Breton Jam Session

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

    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. Meet in the Great […]

    Free
  • Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Lara Herscovitch & The Highway Philosophers

    Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center's concert series featuring local talent. Lara Herscovitch & The Highway Philosophers offer a rich tapestry of songs with themes that will stay with you. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations, in support of educational programming at the Center. All ages.

  • Nice and Easy Walk

    Easy-paced, 1- to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for older adults, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: there is no walk […]