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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.

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  • Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke – Canalside Rail Trail in East Deerfield

    Canalside Rail Trail East Deerfield end McClelland Farm Road - 42.57310199486327, -72.5754147484542, Deerfield, MA, United States

    Sign up for a one-hour program at either: 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. Many […]

    Free

  • Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke – Migratory Way

    Migratory Way at intersection of G and 15th Streets Migratory Way, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Sign up for a one-hour program at either: 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. Many […]

    Free

  • Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke – Barton Cove

    Barton Cove Day Use Area Barton Cove Road, Gill, MA, United States

    Sign up for a one-hour program at either: 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 4:00 p.m. Many […]

    Free

  • Falls Fest Update – Indoor activities only

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

    Update: Outdoor activities for this year's Falls Fest have been postponed to next autumn. However, we'll still have indoor crafting activities at the Discovery Center at the Welcome Desk. Other […]

    Free

  • Tea Rex party with Dinoman

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

    Get ready for humongous, inflatable dinosaurs! The Montague Public Libraries invite you to a “Tea Rex” Party with special guest Dinoman! How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • Orienteering with Zeke

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

    Join Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá to learn how to use a map and compass together to stay safe in the woods! Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Dress for the […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Insects

    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 in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]

    Free